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2012/2013  BA-BLC_GS3  German Studies 3

English Title
German Studies 3

Course information
Language German
Exam ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Course period Autumn
Time Table Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study board
Study Board for BSc og MSc in Business, Language and Culture, BSc
Course coordinator
  • Petra Daryai Hansen - Department of Intercultural Communication and Management
Main Category of the Course
  • Language and Intercultural Studies
Last updated on 04-09-2012
Learning objectives
At the end of the course the students should be able:
Content:
• To identify a relevant topic based on the themes and concepts in the curriculum, and to construct links between their chosen topic and the other concepts and themes learned.
• To show a clear understanding of economic institutions and actors in the regions studied, and their implications for competitiveness based on the concepts and themes in the curriculum.
Language:
• To present the exam topic in German using an appropriate vocabulary;
• To explain and discuss viewpoints on the chosen topic giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options;
• To comprehend the questions posed during the examination and communicate in coherent German so that their responses flow and are intelligible;
• To interact with a degree and fluency and spontaneity;
• To speak grammatically correct and well-pronounced German, that is, avoiding major grammatical, lexical, idiomatic or pronunciation errors that inhibit communication. At this stage, students should be able to show their linguistic awareness by correcting errors in the exam situation.
Examination
German Studies 3
The exam in the subject consists of two parts:
Midterm:
Type of test Oral Exam
Marking scale 7-step scale
Second examiner Second internal examiner
Exam period December/January
Aids Without preparation
Duration 30 Minutes
  • An examination at the end of the 3rd semester with a 30-minute oral exam where the student is tested in material from the entire 3rd semester (though it is assumed that students have mastered the content from the first year German studies course).
  • Students will write a 1-standard page paper on a topic of their choosing, which is used as the point of departure for a presentation and discussion.
  • One grade is given for content (according to the 7-point grading scale - weighs 0.5 towards the grade point average) and students receive a pass/fail assessment in terms of language.
  • Overall assessment of oral performance.

The content must be passed before the examination on the language.

Final exam:
Type of test Oral Exam
Marking scale 7-step scale
Second examiner External examiner
Exam period Autumn Term, upon return from the exchange semester (beginning of September)
Aids Without preparation
Duration 20 Minutes
  • Individual oral examination
  • The student’s language proficiency is graded according to the 7-point grading scale. Overall assessment of oral performance.
  • The grade weighs 0.5 towards the grade point average.
  • Students will write a 1-standard page paper on a topic of their choosing from one of their electives, which is used as the point of departure for a presentation and discussion.
Examination
The exam is held in two steps:

Midterm: At the end of the 3rd semester, individual oral examination.

Final exam: Upon return from the exchange semester, individual oral examination.
Course content

The overall aim of these courses is to deepen the students’ knowledge of the economic, political and socio-cultural context in German-speaking parts of the world, and to strengthen their communicative skills in their chosen language. The specific aim of the course is to develop students’ understanding of globalisation, internationalisation and europeanisation processes and their manifestations in and impact upon national and regional contexts. The course focuses on the role of German-speaking countries in Europe.

The course is built up around two dimensions: content and language. The overall aim is to deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of economic institutions, organisations, actors in selected German parts of the world and to strengthen their communicative skills.
The specific aim of the course is to develop students’ understanding of the relationship between economic institutions and actors, and their implications for competitiveness.
The language dimension is aimed at improving students’ grammar skills, pronunciation and fluency; and their reading and oral comprehension. Emphasis will also be placed on how to write short papers of the type that the two oral exams will be based on. 
Teaching methods
Class teaching involving lectures, student presentations, group work, exercises and discussion. All teaching will take place in German and all reading will also be in the language.
Last updated on 04-09-2012