GERM203 GERMAN 203 A2.1

Course Code:6040203
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 ARZU FIRAT
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

This course concentrates on expanding reading, listening, writing and speaking skills, while revising and deepening more advanced aspects of German grammar. Topics include language and learning, family, facility, nature, food, tourism, leisure time, sports, accidents and work life. Students will write personal letters and e-mails, describe images and situations, and practice everyday forms of communication.


Course Content

Intermediate German for Science and the Social Sciences.


Course Learning Outcomes

After completion of this course the students will have finished the level A2.1 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:

know the names of the family members

talk about professions

talk about moving house, furnishing and decorating a room

express preferences and wishes

plan something together

suggest something

give advice

order food in a restaurant

complain and gratulate

express surprise

compare things