Course GTY369

German: Oral Language Proficiency with Phonetics and Culture Studies I

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 36, 2024

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.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2024 - week 3, 2025
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
German, can be given in Swedish
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and German 3
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-H3K4A
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
0 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course room in Canvas

In the learning platform Canvas you can find more information about the course.

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Course Coordinator
Sylvi Elsner
Andrea Schwachenwald
Andrea Schwachenwald

Starts week 4, 2025

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.
Starts and ends:
week 4, 2025 - week 23, 2025
Study Rate:
25%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
German, can be given in Swedish
Other:
C: Course only offered as part of course package.
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and German 3
Selection :
Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)
Application Code:
HDA-V3LDF
Main field of study:
Included in course package:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
0 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
10,875 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
10,875 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 80 00

Course Coordinator
Maren Eckart
Maren Eckart