PdF:JV007 German for Study Abroad - Course Information

JV007 German for Study Abroad

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Radim Herout (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radim Herout
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JV007/01: Wed 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, R. Herout

Prerequisites

Level B1 according to CEFR.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 18 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/18, only registered: 0/18, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/18

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Czech Language and Literature for Education (programme PdF, B-CJ3S) (2)
• History for Education (programme PdF, B-DE3S) (2)
• Physics for Education (programme PdF, B-FY3S) (2)
• Music for Education (programme PdF, B-HV3S) (2)
• Chemistry for Education (programme PdF, B-CH3S) (2)
• Speech and Language Therapy (programme PdF, B-LOG)
• Mathematics for Education (programme PdF, B-MA3S) (2)
• Civics and Basics of Social Studies for Education (programme PdF, B-OV3S) (2)
• Natural Science for Education (programme PdF, B-PR3S) (2)
• Social pedagogy (programme PdF, B-SOCP) (3)
• Special Education (programme PdF, B-SPZP)
• Special Education for Education (programme PdF, B-SP3S) (2)
• Technology and IT for Education (programme PdF, B-TE3S) (2)
• Health Education (programme PdF, B-VZ3S) (2)
• Arts and Visual Artsfor Education (programme PdF, B-VV3S) (3)
• Geography for Education (programme PdF, B-ZE3S) (2)

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students who consider studying abroad with specific communication and language skills. Students will be trained in soft skills as well. At the end of the course students will be able to cope with various situations in foreign countries successfully. Listening and speaking will be practised particularly.

Learning outcomes

The students will be able: - to communicate effectively at the university; - to write an email using appropriate language register; - to write a CV; - to deal effectively with everyday tasks.

Syllabus

• 1 Introducing oneself, field of study, faculty, university 2 Application form, cover letter, communication with university or college staff 3 Accommodation, communication with landlords 4 Travelling (by bus, train, plane, car), asking the way (how to get .., public transport,etc.) 5 Unexpected situations (e.g. loss of luggage, theft, illness, at the doctor's, health insurance, etc.) 6 In the bank, withdrawal, cash machine

Literature

recommended literature
• ORTH-CHAMBAH, Jutta, Michaela PERLMANN-BALME and Susanne SCHWALB. Sicher! : Deutsch als Fremdsprache. 1. Aufl. Ismaning: Hueber, 2012, 136 s. ISBN 9783190112067. info
• SANDER, Ilse. Mittelpunkt B2. 1. Aufl. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett Sprachen, 2009, 101 s. ISBN 9783126766043. info

Teaching methods

dialog, role play, listening, reading

Assessment methods

Credit requirements: 1. attendance, active participation 2. homework set in classes 3. presentation / learning activity

Language of instruction

German

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Otevření předmětu v daném semestru závisí na personální kapacitě pracoviště.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět je určen primárně pro studenty PdF. Při volné kapacitě mohou studenti ostatních fakult zažádat o výjimku (netřeba splňovat prerekvizitu vstupních testů na PdF).

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2019, recent)
  
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