German B2.3
Objectives
To attain level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Independent User)
a) Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.
b) Can participate actively in a discussion in almost all situations and can justify and defend his/her views.
c) Can present information in an essay or report or present arguments and counter-arguments for or against aparticular viewpoint in a stringent manner.
d) Can write longer letters, explaining personal significance of events and telling about personal experiences.
General characterization
Code
711101084
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Maria Celeste de Sousa Machado
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 168
Teaching language
German
Prerequisites
N/A
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
Communicative methods which seek to stimulate interaction and promote increasingly autonomous learning through an intercultural approach. Tasks set require both linguistic and extra-linguistic competences. Use of audio-visualmeans and information technologies.
Evaluation method
Available soon
Subject matter
- Training of listening comprehension skills through audiovisual materials (non-interactive situations) as well as through interactive situations in the classroom.
- Reading of complex texts with appropriate strategies.
- Development of speaking skills through discussions and presentations; argumentation and defence of own point of view.
- Composing of texts and formal letters.
- Training of skills that focus on cultural issues of countries where German is the official language as well as on Interculturalism.