German 4 (FSI-N4)

Academic year 2020/2021
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 and grammar for more difficult and independent everyday communication (level A2 CEFR).
Prerequisites:
The course N4 is intended for intermediate students. It doesn´t follow up on the course N3.

Links to other subjects:
compulsory prerequisite: German 3 [N3]
Course contents:
The course is intended to teach German as a foreign language at general level. Also dealt with is the language for specific 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 A2 CEFR consists of a written and oral part. The written part of the examination tests listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary of general language. The oral part of the examination has a form of discussion held on various everyday topics.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher. Students are allowed to miss two seminars. Absence may be in justified cases compensated for with the consent of the teacher.
Type of course unit:
    Language exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Language exercise 1. L 6
2. L 6
3. L 7
4. L 7
5. L 8
6. L 8
7. L 9
8. L 9
9. L 9
10. L 10
11. L 10
12. L 10
13. Revision, credit test
Literature - fundamental:
1. FUNK, Hermann, Christina KUHN, Silke DEMME a Rita von EGGELING. Studio d A2: němčina pro jazykové a střední školy zpracovaná podle Společného evropského referenčního rámce pro jazyky. Plzeň: Fraus, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7238-882-0
Literature - recommended:
1. FUNK, Hermann, Christina KUHN, Britta WINZER-KIONTKE, Laura NIELSEN, Beate LEX a Beate REDECKER. Studio 21 A2: němčina pro jazykové a střední školy zpracovaná podle Společného evropského referenčního rámce pro jazyky. Plzeň: Fraus, 2015. ISBN 978-80-7489-255-4
2. FUNK, Hermann, Christina KUHN, Silke DEMME a Rita von EGGELING. Studio d A2: němčina pro jazykové a střední školy zpracovaná podle Společného evropského referenčního rámce pro jazyky. Plzeň: Fraus, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7238-641-3
3. E-learningové studijní opory pro předmět Němčina N4.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-OBN-P visiting student --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 3 Elective 2 1 S
B-OBN-P visiting student --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 3 Elective 1 1 S