Course - Language Proficiency 1 - TYSK1003
TYSK1003 - Language Proficiency 1
About
Examination arrangement
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.
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.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: German
Location: Trondheim
- German
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
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Room Building Number of candidates SL319 Sluppenvegen 14 1 SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 24 - Autumn ORD Oral exam 50/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 50/100 F 2025-03-13 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL410 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Spring ORD Oral exam 50/100 E
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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"