GERM202 GERMAN 202 A1.2
| Course Code: | 6040202 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (4.00 - 1.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Modern Languages (German) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer ALEV YAZICI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The learning objectives are achieved in a step-by-step process through an inductive and communicative teaching approach that addresses the complete spectrum of language abilities. Exercises become progressively more complex and generally train specific abilities like listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension, or writing. Classroom activities include individual and group work and are complemented by compulsory homework exercises.
At the end of A1.2, learners will be able to:
- understand and use everyday expressions related to basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, work, and leisure.
- communicate in simple and routine tasks that require a direct exchange of information.
- introduce themselves and others, ask and answer questions about personal details
- describe in very simple terms their living situation, family, daily routines, and immediate needs.
- understand short, clear, simple messages and texts in everyday contexts.
- write short notes, messages, and simple emails, and complete basic forms with personal data.
Course Content
A continuation of GERM 202.
Course Learning Outcomes
After completion of this course the students will have finished the level A1.2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary expansion, basic grammar acquisition and basic comprehension.
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- rate a place and talk about a place
- ask for directions and describe the way
- describe and rate flats
- offer and ask for help
- respond to requests
- make an appointment, cancel, postpone or suggest an appointment
- talk about plans
- express importance
- talk about cultural differences
- describe pain, ask for advice and give advice
- express requests/demands and responding to them
- identify problems, express criticism and responding to it
- describe people responding to statements
- express opinions and responding to opinions
- talk about rules
- point something out
- reinforce statements
- express surprise
- compare things
- comment on the weather and talk about the weather
- give reasons
- wish someone a good journey
- talk about important days
- congratulate someone and express wishes