Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

German

Recommended previous knowledge

It is recommended that students have German level 2 from upper secondary school (formerly B or C language)

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students should be able to:

  • Describe basic features of the German language structure
  • Analyse simple and (to a lesser extent) compound German sentences.
  • Apply basic terminology related to inflectional theory (morphology) and to some areas of syntax (syntax)
  • Identify and classify structures, shapes, and topological fields
  • For students in teacher education: reflect on the role of language teachers in German teaching in school

Contents

Core elements are:

  • Introduction to basic concepts related to German language structure
  • Exercises in sentence analysis
  • Overview of the parts of speech and their inflectional forms (morphology)
  • Topological field model for sentence analysis
  • For students in teacher education: Reflections on grammar in language teaching in school

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, seminars and oral exercises. Digital and/or interactive learning and exercise material is also included, which is made available via the learning platform. It is recommended that you participate regularly and actively in the teaching and that you visit the digital learning platform regularly.

The expected total workload for this course is 270 hours.

For students in the teacher education programme, years 8-13, 2 weeks of practical training are included.

Examination requirements

For discipline students: Approved written assignments that are described in more detail in the semester plan.

For students in the teacher education programme: Passed practical training.

Examinations

4 hours written exam. No aids allowed. Graded grade.

Student evaluation

The course coordinator, in consultation with the student representative, determines the form of evaluation and whether the courses are to have a mid-term or final evaluation, cf. Chapter 4.1 of the quality system.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
TY-125 – German language 1. 10
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