German 6 (FSI-N6)

Academic year 2018/2019
Supervisor: Mgr. Jana Návratová  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: German
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of the course is to equip students for real-life tasks, such as describing problems or giving instructions, that arise in a wide range of technical occupations.
Students will be able to communicate in more difficult situations using relevant language means, and master the elementary terms of the language for specific purposes.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students will be made familiar with general vocabulary for the workplace, as well as grammar structures for everyday communication at intermediate level. Students will acquire the language corresponding to the level B1+ according to the "Common European Framework of Reference: Learning, Teaching, Assessment" set by the Council of Europe.
Prerequisites:
The course N6 is intended for intermediate students at min level A2 CEFR. It doesn’t follow up on the course N5.
Course contents:
The course is intended to teach German as a foreign language at general level. Also dealt with is the language for specific technical purposes. It is focused on practical, everyday communication for the international workplace.
Teaching methods and criteria:
Language instruction as an extension of basic professional curriculum.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended the seminars actively, worked out assigned tasks and passed a credit test (60% points at the credit test as minimum).

The examination at level B1+ CEFR consists of a written and oral part. The written part tests the listening and reading comprehensions, grammar and vocabulary of the general language and of German for Specific Purposes.
The oral part has a form of a dialogue on the current topics of conversation.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher.
Type of course unit:
    Language exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Language exercise 1. Station 1
2. Station 1
3. L 6
4. L 6
5. L 7
6. L 7
7. L 8
8. L 8
9. L 9
10. L 9
11. L 10
12. L 10
13. Revision - professional language topics

Professional language - selected topics:
• Mathematics
• Geometry
• Spatial geometry
• Tools and implements
• Motor vehicles
• Bearings
• Materials
Literature - recommended:
1. FUNK, Hermann, Christina KUHN, Laura NIELSEN, Britta WINZER-KIONTKE, Friederike JIN a Anita GRUNWALD. Studio 21 B1: němčina pro jazykové a střední školy zpracovaná podle Společného evropského referenčního rámce pro jazyky. Plzeň: Fraus, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7489-294-3.
2. E-learningové studijní opory pro předmět N6.
3. FUNK, Hermann a Rita von EGGELING. Studio d B1: němčina pro jazykové a střední školy zpracovaná podle Společného evropského referenčního rámce pro jazyky. Ilustroval Andreas TERGPLANE. Plzeň: Fraus, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7238-736-6.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
BO1-P visiting student B-OBN Common Offer for Bachelor's Study -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective (voluntary) 1 1 S
MO1-P visiting student M-OBN Common Offer for Master's Study -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective (voluntary) 2 1 S