Course GTY2SZ

German: Oral Language Proficiency with Culture Studies I

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. Students will also acquire basic knowledge of culture and society in German-speaking countries.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • interact in spoken German in different contexts
  • compare history, geography and social life in German-speaking countries and relate these to their own experiences as well as reflect on cultural issues
  • give and consider shorter oral and written presentations on current topics, and use different presentation methods
  • comment on and discuss the content and language of different German-language films.
Starts and ends:
week 36, 2024 - week 3, 2025
Study Rate:
20%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
German
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and German 3. No knowledge of Swedish is required
Application Code:
HDA-H3K5M
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
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.

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

Starts week 4, 2025

The aim of the course is for students to develop basic skills in speaking and understanding German. Students will also acquire basic knowledge of culture and society in German-speaking countries.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • interact in spoken German in different contexts
  • compare history, geography and social life in German-speaking countries and relate these to their own experiences as well as reflect on cultural issues
  • give and consider shorter oral and written presentations on current topics, and use different presentation methods
  • comment on and discuss the content and language of different German-language films.
Starts and ends:
week 4, 2025 - week 23, 2025
Study Rate:
20%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
German
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications :
  • General entry requirements and German 3. No knowledge of Swedish is required
Application Code:
HDA-V3LEZ
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
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.

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