B2 German Language

Description

Learning outcomes: The teaching aims correspond to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) of 2003 and focus particularly on Austria, its culture, economy, history and the Austrian way of living. Students are able to communicate about a wide range of topics in a clear and detailed manner, as well as to express a point of view by explaining the advantages and disadvantages of the subject matter. They also possess the ability to understand challenging, longer texts and to extract implicit meanings. Content: The following skills and communicative situations are emphasized and practiced throughout the course: • General and detailed understanding of authentic listening exercises and texts • Varieties and variances of German, typical Viennese expressions • Giving presentations about your home country, cultural differences to Austria, learning styles and intercultural experiences • Summarizing a text • Speaking and writing about familiar topics, personal interests as well as experiences and events • Writing letters to the editor and professional reports • Writing cover letters and applications • Writing letters of complaint • Describing and commenting on images and graphs • Explaining and discussing concepts of culture, stereotypes, prejudices, and conventions • Understanding the meaning and usage of idioms and phrasal verbs • Talking about your professional life and career • Grammar revision: prepositional verbs; adjective declension; linking devices with subordinate clauses; indirect speech and passive voice. Method of instruction: Discussions, group work, presentations, homework Performance assessment: Continuous assessment; final oral and written examination