Course TY1072

German: Oral Proficiency with Phonetics and Culture Studies I

7.5 Credits
First Cycle

Main field of study: German

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Learning outcomes for the course

The aim of the course is for students to develop basic skills in speaking and understanding German as well as to acquire a good pronunciation and good skills in expressing themselves in German. The students will also acquire basic knowledge of culture and society in German-speaking countries.
Upon completion of the course, students shall be able to:

  • interact orally in different situations and authentic contexts
  • identify the basic differences between Swedish and German pronunciation and reflect on pronunciation phenomena in their own language learning and that of others
  • demonstrate knowledge of history, geography and social life in German-speaking countries, and make comparisons with their own experiences as well as reflect on cultural issues
  • implement and consider shorter oral and written presentations of current and familiar topics, and use different presentation methods
  • use and apply modern information technology
  • comment on and discuss the content and language of different German-language films
  • reflect on their own learning and that of others.