German I

Progressive and systematic acquisition of grammar and basic structures as well as fundamental vocabulary.

Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes): German through self-study and grammar explanation sessions once per week in class. Acquisition of a basic knowledge of the German language through self-study. Basic grammar and everyday German vocabulary.
Objective: A1+ CEFR.

Required and Corequired knowledge and skills

No previous knowledge of German is necessary, the course starts from scratch. However, students must be willing to do a lot of independent study.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a self-study course. Although face-to-face sessions are planned for German, students have to learn a lot by themselves, students must work independently and do the required exercises (homework) and additional exercises regularly. Information sessions are organised on a regular basis.

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

Compulsory: Begegnungen A1+, 3e ed., Schubert 2021 - ISBN 978-3-96915-005-4 (P.U.B.)

Recommended links:
- German learning platform: https://www.germanmind-method.ie/grammar-terms
- Easy Deutsch: https://easy-deutsch.com/german-grammar-overview

Recommanded reading:

• Complete German Grammar (Practice Makes Perfect), 3rd. ed., McCraw Hill 2023, Ed Swick (Author)
• Schaum's Outline of German Grammar, 6th ed., McGraw Hill 2023, Elke Gschossmann-Hendershot, Lois Feuerle (Authors), (Schaum's Outlines)
• English Grammar for Students of German: The Study Guide for Those Learning German, 7th ed.,The Olivia & Hill Press 2022, Cecile Zorach, Adam Oberlin (Authors), (The O&H Study Guides) - NB: very good, but very expensive!

Course notes

• Université virtuelle

Contacts

kerstin.terler@ulb.be 
Office hours: wed, 14:00-15:00 (2pm-3pm), AZ3.108, ONLY by appointment by email.

Campus

Solbosch

Method(s) of evaluation

• written examination

written examination

Written exams during the sessions of examination (January and May/June).

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

Grade structure:
January examination: 50%. May/June examination: 50%.
If necessary, 2nd session exam: 100%. Exam content: the whole year's material

Language(s) of evaluation

• German
• (if applicable english )