Pratique de l’allemand parlé / Gesprochenes Deutsch

Analysis of the characteristics of spoken language and the linguistic and phonetic features of German. Discussion and practice of spoken German, including dialogue exercises, role-plays and teaching scenarios designed to strengthen and develop oral skills. By watching films, television series and documentaries, reading texts, and listening to and analysing contemporary songs, students develop their ability to discuss a variety of topics.

This course offers an in-depth study of spoken German. Based on films, TV series, literary texts, and contemporary songs, students will improve their command of spoken German through discussions and oral presentations. Students will analyse communicative situations, spoken language, and communication models. Discussions and exercises will simultaneously reinforce grammatical knowledge and enrich vocabulary.

The course is centred on the practice of spoken German through presentations and discussions, which makes student attendance essential. Students are expected to prepare their contributions in advance by reading assigned texts, watching the indicated films, and listening to the proposed songs.

Contacts

Dr. Mathias Meert (cours magistral), mathias.meert@ulb.be, Office hours: Tuesday, 1-2pm, by appointment only
 

Campus

Solbosch

Method(s) of evaluation

• Personal work
• Oral examination
• Oral presentation
• Other

Personal work

Oral examination

Oral presentation

Other

• Oral presentations during lectures and exercise sessions.
• Continuous evaluation based on active participation in presentations and discussions (lectures and exercises), preparation of class contributions, exercises, and written tests.

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

The final mark is based on participation in lectures and practical sessions, as well as presentations made during classes.

Continuous assessment during classes (theory and exercices): 40 %

Oral presentation lasting 15 to 20 minutes 30 %

Oral examination based on the material covered in the course 30 %

Each part of the course module is compulsory and must be assessed. Students who do not attend the practical sessions and assignments spread throughout the term (continuous assessment), or who fail this part, will have to retake them in the second session. In the absence of oral marks during the term: the oral assessment must be retaken in the second session. Students who do not partake in the oral examination or who fail this part will have to retake the examination in the second session.

Language(s) of evaluation

• German