Cod: 31003
Department: DH
ECTS: 6
Scientific area: Language
Total working hours: 156
Total contact time: 15

The syllabus of the curricular unit German II includes a broad range of current topics with respect to the German speaking countries, such as everyday situations and professional life. Linguistic competencies at the A1.2 level are sistematically developed in accordance with the definition of the A1.2 level in the CEFR for languages. The materials that are used in this unit are especially designed for the A1.2 level.

  1. Developing linguistic resources.
  2. Developing oral and written competences.
  3. Developing oral and written production.
  4. Developing pragmatic competences.

A unidade curricular Alemão II corresponde ao nível A1.2 definido pelo Conselho da Europa no Quadro Europeu Comum de Referência:

•             Pode entender e utilizar expressões familiares do dia a dia, bem como frases básicas direcionadas a satisfazer necessidades concretas.

•             Pode se apresentar e responder perguntas sobre detalhes de sua vida pessoal como, por exemplo: onde vive, pessoas que conhece ou coisas que possui.

•             Pode ainda interagir de maneira simples com nativos desde que estes falem pausadamente, de maneira clara e que estejam dispostos a ajudar.

Skills

The curricular unit German II corresponds to the level A1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages as defined by Council of Europe:

  • Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
  • Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
  • Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

The syllabus of the curricular unit German II includes a broad range of current topics with respect to the German speaking countries, such as everyday situations and professional life. Different types of texts are used to explore the topics and to sistematically train the four linguistic competencies (listening, speaking, writing and reading skills) in the target language. Competencies are sistematically developed with respect to vocabulary and to grammatical structures. The main topics that are addressed in this curricular unit are closely related to daily activities and needs of the students, both on a professional and a personal level, so that students can be integrated into a German speaking community.

Acquisition of competencies of German at the A1.2 level of the CEFR.

MÜLLER, M., RUSCH, P., et al. (2013): Optimal A1, Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Berlin/München/Wien/Zürich/New York: Langenscheidt / Klett (Lehrbuch Lektionen 7-11) [ISBN 978-3-12-606144-5 ].

MÜLLER, M., RUSCH, P., et al.(2013): Optimal A1, Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Berlin/München/Wien/Zürich/New York: Langenscheidt  / Klett (Arbeitsbuch Lektionen 7-11) [ISBN  978-3126061452 mit Lerner-Audio-CD].

Dicionário Moderno de Alemão-Português / Português-Alemão (2016), Porto Editora [ISBN:978-972-0-05758-7]

VAZ PIRES, Martinho (2014): Gramática da Língua Alemã, Porto Editora [978-972-0-40695-8].

MÜLLER, M., WERTENSCHLAG, L. (2013): Optimal A1, Lehrwerk für Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Intensivtrainer, Berlin/München/Wien/Zürich/New York: Langenscheidt / Klett (Lektionen 7-11) [ISBN 978-3-12-606153-7].

LEMCKE, C., ROHMANN, L. (2015): Grammatik Intensivtrainer NEU A1, Berlin/München/Wien/Zürich/New York: Langenscheidt / Klett [ISBN 978-3-12-605165-1].

SIEBER, Tanja (2016): Hören und Sprechen Intensivtrainer A1/A2, Berlin/München/Wien/Zürich/New York: Langenscheidt / Klett [ISBN 978-3-12-605170-5].

LEMCKE, C., ROHMANN, L. (2015): Wortschatz Intensivtrainer NEU A1, Berlin/München/Wien/Zürich/New York: Langenscheidt / Klett [978-3126051514].

E-learning

The mandatory evaluation method is continuous assessment.
Continuous Assessment:
– 40%: work carried out throughout the semester, corresponding to two e-Folios (e-Folio A and e-Folio B), submitted via the virtual classroom.
– 60%: Completion of a final written assignment, referred to as the e-Folio Global.

Requirement for enrollment: some language skills of German at the A1.1 level or having passed the curricular unit German I.

Concerning assessment, written and oral expression will be evaluated.