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TYSK1305 - Language Proficiency 2

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
Term:  Autumn

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral exam 50/100 20 minutes E
Home examination 50/100 4 hours

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades
Term:  Spring

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 50/100 4 hours F
Oral exam 50/100 20 minutes E

Course content

The competence the students have acquired in their first semester of German studies is further developed in this course. Written and oral proficiency in German is practiced and further developed through exercises in proficiency. These exercises are related to different types of texts and cultural expressions found in contemporary German culture. The students are expected to submit written work, such as written work in German or translations from Norwegian to German.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate

- has knowledge of different types of text and forms of expression from the German speaking community

- has knowledge of central aspects of German phrase structure

- has knowledge of the content, form and function of German literary and cultural forms of expression and is able to place these within a historical and cultural context

PROFICIENCY

The candidate

- is able to understand and communicate in both written and oral German at B2 level

- is able to use relevant dictionaries, reference books and grammars

- is able to read, understand and discuss different types of German texts

- is able to write a coherent German text

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate

- is conscious of differences between Norwegian and German language and culture and is able to broaden this knowledge independently

- is able to reflect on linguistic differences between Norwegian and German and make use of this in both oral and written German

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, group sessions, practical work with assignments and translations, oral presentations. Compulsory assignments:

- 80% mandatory attendance for those students who do not take part in the language course in Kiel in January (see below)

- 1 oral presentation (approx. 10 minutes)

- 3 written assignments

For the teacher-training students, at least one of the obligatory assignments will have a more didactic focus.

Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester). As part of this course, the students will get the opportunity to go to Kiel for a 4-week long language course at The German-Norwegian study centre in Kiel in January. For more information about the course in Kiel, please contact the department.

Compulsory assignments

  • 1 Oral presentation (approx. 10 min.)
  • 3 written assignments
  • 80% mandatory attendance
  • 1 oral presentation (approx 10 minutes)
  • 3 written assignments

Further on evaluation

Assessments are oral and school exams:

- School exam 4 hours. The students may bring a German-German dictionary (e.g. Duden, Wahrig or Langenscheidt).

- Oral examination, approximately 20 minutes

The written school exam counts as 50% and the oral examination counts as 50% of the final grade. Both parts of the exam are graded, but only the final grade will be listed on official diplomas and transcripts of records from NTNU. Both the written school exam and the oral examination must receive the grade E or better in order for the student to receive a passing grade. If a student fails one or both parts of the exam, they must retake both parts of the exam. If a student resits a passed exam, they must retake both parts of the exam. The exam must be answered in German.

Course materials

The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TYSK1302 7.5 AUTUMN 2008
TYSK1303 7.5 AUTUMN 2008
TYSK1304 7.5 AUTUMN 2008
HFTYSK114 7.5 AUTUMN 2008
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: German

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • German
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 50/100

Release
2023-10-09

Submission
2023-10-09


09:00


13:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Oral exam 50/100 E INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 50/100 F 2024-05-07 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 15
Spring ORD Oral exam 50/100 E
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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