Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5FLC331German Language and Culture III3+0+03411.12.2024
Course Details
Language of Instruction French
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and International Relations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire skills in German language at A2 level. In this context, students' grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are developed. German II course aims to be able to communicate with more complex language structures and to express oneself comfortably in daily conversations.
Course Content German II builds on the basic knowledge of the German language at level A1 and aims to provide students with language skills at level A2. The course focuses on more complex grammatical structures, expanded vocabulary and sentence structures used in everyday communication. In addition, students will develop language skills appropriate to this level by reading texts in German, engaging in discussions and preparing written assignments.

level of communication skills.
Course Methods and Techniques • Lecture
• Discussion-based lecture
• Pair work
• Group activities
• Listening Watching exercise
• Role-play and dialogues
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Dr. Zeynep Elçin Kamalak
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources • Funk, Hermann, et al. (2016). Studio D A1. Cornelsen Verlag.
• Schmitz, A. (2015). Grammatik aktiv: A1-B1. Cornelsen Verlag.
Dreyer, H., & Schmitt, R. (2013). Lehr- und Übungsbuch der deutschen Grammatik. Hueber Verlag.
Course Notes

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 3 45
Mid-terms 1 13 13
Final examination 1 17 17
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To be able to express oneself in the past, present and future tenses in more complex sentences using language structures at A2 level.
2 Describe events, experiences and situations in detail.
3 Gain competence in composing personal letters, e-mails and written texts.
4 Participate in discussions on cultural, environmental and social issues.
5 Developing the ability to understand public announcements and news texts, expressing and comparing ideas.
6 Deepen their knowledge by conducting independent research in the language learning process.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Review of A1 Topics
2 Describing Events and Experiences
3 Future Tense and Making Predictions
4 Giving Directions and Instructions
5 Writing Letters and Emails
6 Past Tense: Perfect and Imperfect Tenses
7 Describing People, Places, and Things in Detail
8 Midterm Exam
9 Discussing Hobbies and Free Time
10 Expressing Opinions and Preferences
11 Comparing and Contrasting Ideas
12 Understanding Public Announcements and News
13 Describing Future Plans and Intentions
14 General Review and Diaoluges
15 General Overview and Discussion
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 3 3 1 2 2 3 3 3 2 1
C2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1
C3 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1
C4 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 1
C5 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 1
C6 2 1 2 3 1 3 3 3 3 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant