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German B2.1

Objectives

To work at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
(Independent User)
a) Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract
topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation
b) Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction
with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
c) Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint
on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
d) Can understand news programmes and current affairs reports.

General characterization

Code

711101082

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Maria Celeste de Sousa Machado

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

German

Prerequisites

Available soon

Bibliography

Klotz, V.; Merkelbach, M.(2018). Fokus Deutsch. Erfolgreich in Alltag und Beruf. B2 Kurs- und Übungsbuch. 2. Aufl. Berlin: Cornelsen
Buscha, A.; Szita, S.; Raven, S. (2013). C Grammatik. Übungsgrammatik Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Leipzig: Schubert
Wahrig-Burfeind, Dr. R.(2008). Wahrig Großwörterbuch Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Gütersloh/München: Wissen Media, und Berlin: Cornelsen
Jin, F.; Voß, U. (2017). Grammatik aktiv. Üben, Hören, Sprechen. B2/C1. Deutsch als Fremdsprache B2-C1. Berlin: Cornelsen.
Luscher, R. (2020). Landeskunde Deutschland. Politik - Wirtschaft - Kultur. Deutsch als Fremdsprache B2 - C2. München: Verlag für Deutsch 

Teaching method

Practical Lessons: 100%The teaching method used is communication  in order to interact and stimulate a more autonomous learning. An intercultural approach which wakes up  the student’s consciousness for a better cultural understanding. Doing tasks which train linguistic and extra linguistic skills. 

Evaluation method

Método de avaliação - The evaluation method used is continuous assessment ( including tests, assessment, participation in class).(100%)

Subject matter

Vocabulary and special information about the following subjects: Travelling, worlwide Mobility,  neighbourhoods, cooperation and finding a solution for problems
Structure:  Independent clauses with co-ordinating conjunctions and dependent clauses with subordinating conjunctions, nominal, adverbial and adjectival, declination of adjectives, relative clauses
Methods: Reading comprehension of complex texts, listening comprehension, audiovisual material, writing texts, discussions and presentations, presenting arguments ( defending a point of view).