VIV120 The German Language

Code VIV120
Name The German Language
Status Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice; Courses of Free Choice
Level and type Undergraduate Studies, Professional
Field of study Languages
Faculty
Academic staff Larisa Rozenberga, Ilze Siliņa, Ludmila Rotaja
Credit points 4.0 (6.0 ECTS)
Parts 2
Annotation Basic German course that can be integrated with other subjects on the curriculum and that is based on acquisition of technical terminology in the particular field: 1) acquiring creative reading skills by working with professional texts; 2) mastering the fundamentals of relevant conversation and developing discussion skills; 3) improving listening comprehension skills to ensure effective participation in conferences, projects etc. 4) developing writing skills (essays, summaries, abstracts, conclusions). The program was developed in conformity with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, considering also the outcomes of the LEONARDO project, which involved language teachers from Baltic universities, and the general recommendations developed with the participation of the RTU Institute of Languages..
Contents
Content Full- and part-time intramural studies Part time extramural studies
Contact hours Independent work Contact hours Independent work
Introduction. RTU. Studies at the university. Tertiary education in Latvia and abroad 4 4 2 6
Prominent scholars and researchers. Development of science throughout centuries 6 6 4 8
Latvia: economic, industrial and cultural aspects 6 6 4 8
Recent information technologies and human resources 6 6 4 8
Studies and practical application. Competition, CV, application letter, work interview (4 h) 6 6 4 8
Home reading. Presentation, translation, terminology 10 10 8 12
Text in the special field. Discussion of the text. Terminology and professional language 30 30 10 50
Tests: language, communicative and socio-cultural competences 12 12 6 18
Total: 80 80 42 118
Goals and objectives
of the course in terms
of competences and skills
To develop and improve creative reading skills working with popular scientific and professional texts, as well as develop advanced business communication speaking and writing skills and competences.
Learning outcomes
and assessment
Reading: students are able to read, skim and scan independently advanced general and popular scientific texts, are able to extract and process information as well as comprehend terms from field specific texts. - Tests, exam.
Listening: students are able to perceive both spoken and transmitted text on familiar and unfamiliar topics in personal, social and professional fields. - Tests, exam.
Speaking: dialogue – students are able to relatively fluently and spontaneously communicate on a wide range of subjects (general, theoretical, professional issues). Monologue – are able to provide a detailed discussion of various issues. - Tests, presentations, case studies, exam.
Writing: students are able to present clear, detailed summary, annotation and abstract of a text; to write a CV and application letter, presenting clear and relevant arguments. - Tests, written tasks, exam.
Evaluation criteria of study results
Compulsory/Courses of limited choice - 0%
Activity during classes - 5%
Assessment tests, written tasks - 20%
Presentations, case studies - 30%
Examination - 45%
Courses of free choice - 0%
Activity during classes - 10%
Assessment tests, written tasks - 20%
Presentations, case studies - 30%
Examination - 40%
 
Course prerequisites German language skills at B1 level according to CEFR
Course planning
Part CP ECTS Hours Tests Tests (free choice)
Lectures Practical Lab. Test Exam Work Test Exam Work
1 2.0 3.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 *
2 2.0 3.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 *

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