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TYSK1003 - Language Proficiency 1

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 50/100 4 hours F
Oral exam 50/100 20 minutes E

Course content

In this course students develop their proficiency in written and spoken German. Students must regularly hand in written work in German.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate

- has knowledge of German culture and central aspects of the German-speaking society

- has knowledge of different types of texts

- has knowledge of the most important word classes and can employ them according to their system of conjugation

- 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 relevant dictionaries, reference books and grammars

- 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

- 1 oral presentation in German (ca. 10 minutes)

- 4 short written assignments in German

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
  • 1 oral presentation (ca. 10 minutes)
  • 4 short written 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.

Course materials

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

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: German

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • German
Contact information
Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 50/100 F 2024-12-03 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 33
Autumn ORD Oral exam 50/100 E
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD School exam 50/100 F INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral exam 50/100 E
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.
Examination

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