German Language Courses

Over the six week period, the total number of contact hours in any one German Language Course is 90. This is equivalent to 9 ECTS credits.

Elementary Courses

These courses stress correct pronunciation, oral comprehension, and simple speaking ability, and lead to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability.

Elementary German I

• Basic grammar and structures of German
• Elementary vocabulary
• Everyday situations in your studies and at home
• Starting and continuing written and oral communication

Elementary German II

This course is a combination of an Elementary German I course and a Conversation Course. It will cover the basic skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) with a heavy emphasis on everyday German.
Prerequisite: Elementary German I or equivalent

• Further development of the written and oral language and communication skills from Elementary German I
• Basic structures of German (continued)
• Everyday situations in your studies and at home
• Introduction to tourist and professional situations
• Transition from word to sentence level grammar

Intermediate Courses

These courses lead to a greater competence in spoken language and to more advanced reading skills.
Prerequisite: Elementary German II or equivalent

Intermediate German I

This course aims to help you improve and expand your knowledge of the basics of German.

• Further development of language and communication skills from Elementary German II
• Networking language skills
• Focus on syntax and text grammar
• Further types of topical texts from university and professional contexts
• Communication skills including fluency and flexibility
• Special focus on oral communication (discussing, reproting, presenting)

Grading

All courses will have the following grading system:
active course participation, homework, tests, oral presentation