German B2.2
Students will improve their proficiency in spoken and written German, especially as it is used in higher education context.
Course code
LANG103D, LANG502D, LANG102D, LANG101D
Course type
Language Courses
Weekly Hours
4,0
ECTS
2.0 (BSc), 2.5 (MSc), 5.0 (exchange students)
Term
FS 2024
Language
Deutsch
Lecturers
Yvonne Löv
Please note that exchange students obtain a higher number of credits in the BSc-program at WHU than listed here. For further information please contact directly the International Relations Office.
Course content
- This German upper intermediate and advanced course seeks to develop listening, reading and writing skills and strongly emphasizes communication. Communication will be stressed at all times and developed through classroom activities and small group activities such as role-plays, discussions, dialogues etc.
- The course covers important grammar topics of the B2+C1 level (e.g. subjunctive II, verbs with prepositions, subordinated clauses)
- Learning to analyze and discuss cultural and political topics of Germany and to compare them with your own cultural background
- To learn and speak about historical events in Germany
- To analyze and interpret current economic topics by reading/listening to news
- You will prepare a 10-15minute oral presentation. It is important that you speak freely rather than reading the oral presentation and that you involve the other students afterwards in a discussion about the topic of your presentation.
Class dates
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, 08.01.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 12.01.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 15.01.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 19.01.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 22.01.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 26.01.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 29.01.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 02.02.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 05.02.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 09.02.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Friday, 16.02.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 19.02.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 23.02.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 04.03.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 08.03.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 11.03.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 15.03.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 18.03.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 22.03.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 25.03.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 05.04.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Monday, 08.04.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday, 10.04.2024 | 15:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday, 12.04.2024 | 11:30 - 13:00 |
| Thursday, 18.04.2024 | 09:00 - 10:30 |
Learning outcomes
- To expand your competences in speaking and writing
- To increase your vocabulary substantially
- To deepen your understanding of German grammar und grammar usage
- To improve your reading and listening skills
- To familiarize you with diverse aspects of life and culture of the countries where German is spoken
- To enable you to discuss intercultural, political and economic topics and current affairs
- To develop a basic vocabulary of Business German
Literature
Aspekte neu B2, Teil 2, Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch, ISBN: 978-3126050289 (23,50 €) All other necessary texts and exercises will be provided by the instructor. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to get any information or material given in your absence. You can find all necessary material on the Moodle platform of the course.
Exam
The Final Grade will be based on
- 50 % Final Assignment (90 min)
- 20% Oral presentation
- 20% Three tests during the semester
- 10% Participation in class