Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The students will
- understand slow and clear speech related to course topics
- are able to communicate orally and in writing in simple everyday situations, such as introductions, telling about oneself and reacting e.g. in dining situations
- are able to use the most frequent basic structures

CEFR level A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Virtual teaching on Zoom, independent study and learning assignments.
Oral exercises in pairs and teams, exercises on pronunciation, texts, listening, vocabulary and grammar.

Timing and attendance

According to the schedule in TimeEdit. Evening classes.

Learning material and recommended literature

Netzwerk neu A1, Kursbuch (chapters 1-4)
Writers: Stefanie Dengler, Paul Rusch, Helen Schmitz, Tanja Sieber
Publisher: Ernst Klett Sprachen, Stuttgart
ISBN 978-3-12-607156-7

Available also as a digital book:
https://www.klett-sprachen.de/netzwerk-neu-a1/t-1/NP00860715601?anchor=title-editions-linkboxes

Alternative completion methods

The course can be completed independently. In addition to the written exam and approved learning assignments, a mandatory oral exam.

Exam retakes

Written exam to be held in EXAM. Oral exam.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

3 ECTS = approx. 80 hours of study
- classes approx. 21 hours
- independent study, learning assignments and exam approx. 60 hours

Contents

Situations
- introducing oneself and giving personal information
- telling about one's occupation and hobbies
- moving around the city
- groceries and dining
- weekdays and months

Grammar
- verb conjugation in present tense
- personal pronouns
- numbers
- use of articles
- accusative
- word order in the main clause

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

no previous studies

Assessment criteria

- written exam: 0 to 5
- oral exam or grade based on continuous assessment*: pass / fail (*precondition for continuous assessment: active participation in 75 percent of the classes)
- approved assignments

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives in the course.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent manner.