Course content

The course is suitable for students who want to read and write academic texts in German at an advanced level (B2 / C1). We will read and analyse different types of text and focus on stylistic variation and conventions related to the various text types. The course aims to make the students aware of and critical to lingual choices in different contexts and contribute to the promotion of language proficiency in German at an advanced level.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate

-has advanced knowledge of both written and oral German language use (level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages)

Proficiency:

The candidate

-can comprehend and communicate sufficiently (equivalent to level BA2/B1 C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

-can read and understand formal and informal texts

-can write coherent texts and discuss various issues

-can participate in spontaneous conversations on various topics, discuss and express their own opinion

Learning methods and activities

Teaching (lectures, seminars, written and oral exercises, presentations and group work).

Compulsory assignment:

- 2 written assignments in German

- 1 oral presentation in German

Approved compulsory activity is valid for two terms (term approval is also granted for the subsequent term).

Compulsory assignments

• 2 written assignments
• 1 oral presentation

Recommended previous knowledge

TYSK1305 or previous knowledge of German equivalent to the level B1 according to The Common European Framework for Languages.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

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