FOR ERASMUS STUDENTS ONLY
Course Information
The course aims at developing basic German speaking, reading, and listening skills for participating in everyday life during their stay in Austria as incoming students. On the basis of entry level German grammar, vocabulary, and syntax participants will become competent and confident in the interactions in their local environment. Specific topics will be covered for the most relevant situations such as Personal Information, Shopping, Academic Life, Activities, Travel, Daily Life, or Food.
In addition, the course will provide an insight into Austrian culture, customs and history.
Teaching Methods
The course is based on an interactive communicative approach and will be mainly centered around work in smaller groups. It will include work with material provided by the instructor, individual and group tasks such as discussions and giving short presentations, or exploratory activities in the students’ environment.
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing the course, participants will have enough understanding of basic German grammar, vocabulary, and syntax and will have developed strategies to be able to communicate in their daily activities on a basic level.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge of German as a Foreign Language is required.
Recommended Reading and Material
Dedicated scripts provided by the lecturer and lecture notes
FOR ERASMUS STUDENTS ONLY Course Information The course aims at developing basic German speaking, reading, and listening skills for participating in everyday life during their stay in Austria as incoming students. On the basis of entry level German grammar, vocabulary, and syntax participants will become competent and confident in the interactions in their local environment. Specific topics will be covered for the most relevant situations such as Personal Information, Shopping, Academic Life, Activities, Travel, Daily Life, or Food. In addition, the course will provide an insight into Austrian culture, customs and history. Teaching Methods The course is based on an interactive communicative approach and will be mainly centered around work in smaller groups. It will include work with material provided by the instructor, individual and group tasks such as discussions and giving short presentations, or exploratory activities in the students’ environment. Learning Outcomes After successfully completing the course, participants will have enough understanding of basic German grammar, vocabulary, and syntax and will have developed strategies to be able to communicate in their daily activities on a basic level. Prerequisites No prior knowledge of German as a Foreign Language is required. Recommended Reading and Material Dedicated scripts provided by the lecturer and lecture notes
FOR ERASMUS STUDENTS ONLY Course Information The course aims at developing basic German speaking, reading, and listening skills for participating in everyday life during their stay in Austria as incoming students. On the basis of entry level German grammar, vocabulary, and syntax participants will become competent and confident in the interactions in their local environment. Specific topics will be covered for the most relevant situations such as Personal Information, Shopping, Academic Life, Activities, Travel, Daily Life, or Food. In addition, the course will provide an insight into Austrian culture, customs and history. Teaching Methods The course is based on an interactive communicative approach and will be mainly centered around work in smaller groups. It will include work with material provided by the instructor, individual and group tasks such as discussions and giving short presentations, or exploratory activities in the students’ environment. Learning Outcomes After successfully completing the course, participants will have enough understanding of basic German grammar, vocabulary, and syntax and will have developed strategies to be able to communicate in their daily activities on a basic level. Prerequisites No prior knowledge of German as a Foreign Language is required. Recommended Reading and Material Dedicated scripts provided by the lecturer and lecture notes
- Teacher: Martin