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 the German sound system in general
  • Identify and classify sounds and structures, use professional terminology and the international phonetic alphabet IPA
  • Recognize and describe phonological processes
  • Analyse German syllables
  • Master oral communication situations

Contents

Core elements are:

  • Overview of the German sound system
  • Transcription using the phonetic alphabet IPA
  • Phonological processes
  • Syllable structure
  • For students in teacher education: Reflection on the place of phonics 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 135 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

Oral exam (approx. 30 minutes). 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. 5
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