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TYS-1010: Foundation course in written and oral german Work Load
20 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
German, but also Norwegian if necessary. | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
Students should have basic practical language skills and a good basic knowledge of German grammar. This means that students should have acquired:
- a good German pronunciation and good practical skills in German phonetics.
- a good overview of German morphology and basic knowledge of syntax
- proficiency in using their grammatical knowledge in practice
- a basic modern German vocabulary
Students should also be familiar with the use of encyclopaedic and grammatical reference books. | Contents
The course builds on German as a foreign language (B-/C-språk) from the Norwegian secondary school or equivalent, and provides an introduction to topics in German phonetics, morphology, and syntax. At the same time, the students will improve their practical language skills through written and oral exercises and translations from Norwegian into German.
Required previous qualifications/ courses: General entrance requirement
Recommended previous qualifications/ courses: German from Norwegian secondary school (B-/C-språk) or equivalent. All readings are primarily in German. | Form of teaching
C. 150 hours of teaching
Instruction consists of lectures, seminars, and practical exercises
The semester is organised as follows:
8 weeks of 12 hours per week (weeks 1-8 of the semester)
followed by 3 teaching-free weeks for papers and phonetics exam
(weeks 9-11)
and then 6 weeks of 12 hours'' teaching a week (weeks 12-17) and
then 5 weeks without teaching for exams (weeks 18-21)
Language of instruction:
Most teaching is in German, but Norwegian may be used when it is considered appropriate. | Coursework requirements
Internal phonetical test10 arbeider i løpet av de første 16 ukeneMuntlig prøve i slutten av semesteret
| Exam and assessment
Coursework Requirements:
Internal oral phonetics test in week 10 of the semester (pass/no pass).
The students have to pass an oral test in the end of the semester.
Portfolio assessment: 10 written submissions during the first 16 weeks. Students are advised to submit papers regularly.
Assessment method:
A. Portfolio assessment: Students choose 4 papers (2 for practical language skills and 2 for grammar) to be evaluated (week 17). The portfolio constitutes 50 per cent of the final grade.
B. School exam: 6-hour school exam (weeks 19/20/21). The exam grade constitutes 50 percent of the final grade.
Grading: Letter grades (A-F)
Exam language(s): German | Date(s) of written examination
08.06.2006, 01.03.2006
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Nina Norum, e-mail: nina.norum@hum.uit.no, Tel. +47 776 44 263. | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/3509/ |
Teaching spring 2006
Første forelesning: Torsdag 05. januar kl 1015, rom A 3012 | | Forelesning | Foreleser Cathrine Theodorsen
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