Saint-Louis University - Bruxelles
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MHAL1121 - German: Mastering Spoken German



Credits : 5

Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , first and second term, 60 hours of exercises.

Language of instruction :
German

Learning activities :
MHAL1121A - [1 Q. • 30 Ex. • Pond. : 30] Isabel Kniebs
MHAL1121B - [2 Q. • 30 Ex. • Pond. : 70] Isabel Kniebs

Learning outcomes :
- Target Skills
On completing this Unit students should:
- Possess a command of the theory and practice of the languages studied and be able to use this expertise in the field of translation;
- Possess strong intercultural awareness enabling them to understand, analyse and contextualise translation tasks;
- Have the ability to use and expand discipline-specific knowledge;
- Have the ability to use the body of theoretical and practical know-how that is specific to translation and interpretation.


Prerequisites :
None

Co-requisites :
None

Course contents :
- Q 1: Oral expression work and oral comprehension exercises based on the basic disciplinary vocabulary studied in MLE (Level A1-A2).
(sich vorstellen, Aussehen und Charakter, Umwelt, Welt der Gefühle…)

- Q 2: Oral expression work and oral comprehension exercises in the language laboratory based on the disciplinary vocabulary studied in MLE (Level B1).
(die Suche nach Glück, Probleme der Jugend, der Zustand unseres Planeten…). Phonetics exercises are used to strengthen students' oral expression and comprehension skills.


Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Exercises
Individual preparations to the course online. Face-to-face teaching. Active participation highly recommended and will be included in the final mark (20% of the final mark).



Assessment methods and criteria :
Formative assessment
Oral expression: oral exam
Comprehension of oral texts: written exam including a range of question formats
This course is subdivided into two parts (oral expression and oral comprehension).
It is not possible to transfer any part of the grade.
- Q 2 (70 %) :
Formative assessment
Oral expression: oral exam
Comprehension of oral texts: written exam including a range of question formats
This course is subdivided into two parts (oral expression and oral comprehension).
It is not possible to transfer any part of the grade.


Recommended or required reading :
Students are provided with online course notes