Course - Language Proficiency 1 - TYSK1003
Language Proficiency 1
About
About the course
Course content
In this course students develop their proficiency in written and spoken German. Students must regularly produce texts or other works in German (for example translations, blog posts or videos).
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
The candidate
- has knowledge of German culture and society
- has knowledge of different types of texts and forms of expressions
- has basic knowledge of the German sentence structure
PROFICIENCY
The candidate
- can understand and communicate in German both in writing and orally at level B1
- can participate in conversations on known topics
- can use available resources (such as dictionaries, textbooks, reference works) to express themselves clearly and understandably
- can read, understand and discuss different types of German texts
GENERAL COMPETENCE
The candidate
- can reflect on central differences between Norwegian and German language and culture
Learning methods and activities
A combination of lectures and group sessions including practical training in the use of German language.
Compulsory assignments:
- 80 % mandatory attendance
- 4-6 presentations/assignments (exact requirements given at the start of the semester)
Approved obligatory assignment is valid for 2 semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following semester).
Compulsory assignments
- 80 % mandatory attendance
- 4-6 presentations/assignments
Further on evaluation
Assessment:
- School exam for 4 hours that counts for 50% of the final grade. The students may bring a German-German dictionary (e.g. Duden, Wahrig or Langenscheidt).
- Oral examination for 20 minutes that counts as 50% of the final grade.
Both parts of the exam will be graded, but only the final grade will be listed on official diplomas and transcripts of records from NTNU. Both the written 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.
Recommended previous knowledge
German from Norwegian "videregående skole" (Upper secondary school) with a grade 4 or better, or knowledge of German equivalent to level A2 or better according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages, is required. The course is taught exclusively in German.
Course materials
The reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Subject areas
- German
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Oral exam
To 2025-12-19 Time 09:00 Duration 20 minutes