Course - German in text and speech - TYSK0503
TYSK0503 - German in text and speech
About
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written and oral examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 50/100 | 4 hours | E | |
| Oral examination | 50/100 | 20 minutes |
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
Further on evaluation
Assessment:
- Written exam, 4 hours
- Oral examination, approximately 20 minutes
The written exam counts as 50% and the oral examination counts as 50% of the final grade.
Both parts of the exam is 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
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.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: First degree
No
Language of instruction: German
Location: Trondheim
- German
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written and oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD School exam 50/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Oral examination 50/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS School exam 50/100 E INSPERA
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"