Curricula

Objectives

You familiarize yourself with basics of German language and culture in the German speaking countries. You understand the cultural differences between Finland and the German speaking countries. You know how to act according to cultural norms in the most common everyday situations. You know the most common basic polite phrases. After completing this course, you understand and know basics in German and vocabulary. You can also apply the learnt knowledge in the most common everyday communication situations. The course develops and gives abilities to act and work in international and multicultural environments.

Content

Pronunciation.

Written and spoken German language skills needed in the most common everyday communication situations.

Knowledge of culture in German speaking countries (Landeskunde).

Communication and interaction situations e.g. telling about oneself and one’s family, greeting, introduction, polite phrases, simple phrases for shopping.

Grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, numeral, gender and articles used with nouns, accusative case, present tense verb conjugation, questions, word order in main clauses.

Time and location

On Wednesdays 16.00-18.30 at main campus.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher provides the material for the course.

Teaching methods

Contact lectures, learning assignments, tests or exams.
The teaching language of this implementation is English. The course content is the same as in Saksa 1.

The topics are e.g.:
- basics of pronounciation
- greetings, basic phrases, introducing oneself
- regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, questions, personal pronouns, word order, accusative case, nouns
- family, hobbies, food, at a restaurant, in the supermarket, numbers, exressions of time, studies

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tests during the course. Retake on an agreed date in Exam studio.

Student workload

Classroom teaching 30-50h (depending on the implementation), independent/virtual work 81-103h (depending on the implementation), exams 2-4h (depending on the implementation).
Total 135h (One ECTS equals 27h of student work)

Further information for students

Exchange Student

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You understand basic expressions from text spoken clearly and at slow speech rate. You are familiar with the norms of basic dialog and are able to manage with them, although problems with pronunciation and pauses in speech impede communicating the message. You recognize familiar topics from an easy text. You can write a simple basic level message. There are frequent mistakes in the use of vocabulary and grammar structures.

2 You understand clear and slow speech about familiar topics. You are able to apply learned content to routine spoken communication situations although there are often pauses in your speech. You understand the main content in short and simple texts. You are able to write a short text about a familiar topic. There are deficiencies in use of vocabulary and language structures (grammar)

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 There are difficulties understanding speech spoken at normal speech rate if the spoken text is long. You master a routine speech situation. You understand texts about familiar themes. You know how to write short and simple texts. There can still be deficiences in language structures, vocabulary and pronunciation but these do not impede communication.

4 You understand speech spoken face to face at normal speech rate about simple topics, however, native speakers’ normal speech rate causes difficulties. You are able to speak rather fluently when the spoken text is short. You understand texts about familiar topics well. You create short texts applying the learnt structures and vocabulary.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You understand text about familiar topics when spoken at normal speech rate. You assess spoken situations correctly and are able to act in them. You understand texts about familiar topics effortlessly. You write about familiar topics clearly and almost flawlessly. You know the relevant vocabulary and language structures and apply them both in spoken and written communication diversely.

Further information

The course is suitable for anyone willing to learn about the German basics and study effectively.

Objectives

You familiarize yourself with basics of German language and culture in the German speaking countries. You understand the cultural differences between Finland and the German speaking countries. You know how to act according to cultural norms in the most common everyday situations. You know the most common basic polite phrases. After completing this course, you understand and know basics in German and vocabulary. You can also apply the learnt knowledge in the most common everyday communication situations. The course develops and gives abilities to act and work in international and multicultural environments.

Content

Pronunciation.

Written and spoken German language skills needed in the most common everyday communication situations.

Knowledge of culture in German speaking countries (Landeskunde).

Communication and interaction situations e.g. telling about oneself and one’s family, greeting, introduction, polite phrases, simple phrases for shopping.

Grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, numeral, gender and articles used with nouns, accusative case, present tense verb conjugation, questions, word order in main clauses.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Blanco, A. & Kudel, P. Freut mich 1. Finn Lectura

Teaching methods

Tämä on verkkototeutus ZOOMissa.

Opintojaksolla on 80% läsnäolovaatimus.

Opintojakson suoritusaika on 5.9.-19.12.2023.

Käytämme opintojaksolla oppikirjaa Blanco, A. & Kudel, P. Freut mich 1. Finn Lectura.

Opintojakson aikataulun ja muut materiaalit löydät Moodle-kurssiltamme.
Opiskelu tapahtuu ZOOM-tunneilla, mutta on hyvä varata kalenteristasi itsenäiselle opiskelulle aikaa myös muuna ajankohtana. Uuden kielen opiskelu vaatii paljon harjoittelua ja toistoa.

ZOOM-tunnit ovat tiistaisin klo 16.30-18.45 (ilman taukoa; 16.30-19.00 tauon kanssa).
Opintojakson aikataulu:

ti 5.9. Einleitung, kpl 1
ti 12.9. kpl 1 + kpl 2
ti 19.9. kpl 2
ti 26.9. kpl 3
ti 3.10. kpl 3 Ei ZOOM-opetusta: Itsenäistä työskentelyä video-ohjeistuksen mukaan + tehtäviä Moodlessa
ti 10.10. kpl 4

Syystauko vk 42 (ei ZOOM-opetusta ti 17.10.)

ti 24.10. kpl 4
ti 31.10. 1. tentti klo 16.30-18.00 (Einleitung, kpl 1, 2, 3 ja 4) livenä Jamkin pääkampuksella Rajakatu 35:ssä (tila tarkentuu myöhemmin) TAI EXAM-studiossa tai -tenttivierailuna 30.10.-3.11.32023.
ti 7.11. Kpl 5
ti 14.11. kpl 5
ti 21.11. kpl 6
ti 28.11. kpl 6
ti 5.12. 2. tentti klo 16.30-18.00 (kpl 5 ja 6) livenä Jamkin pääkampuksella Rajakatu 35:ssä TAI EXAM-studiossa tai -tenttivierailuna ajalla 4-8.12.2023.

Tarvittaessa järjestetään uusintakerta EXAM-tenttinä tai -tenttivierailuna ajalla 11-15.12.2023

Kurssiin kuuluvat palautustehtävät:

Palauta suullinen palautustehtävä -> su 26.11.
Palauta kirjallinen palautustehtävä -> su 26.11.

Student workload

ZOOM-tunnit n. 30 t
Itsenäinen työ n. 75 t
Palautustehtävät (suullinen ja kirjallinen) n. 5 t
Tentit n. 25 t

Yht. 135 t (yhden opintopisteen työmäärä on opiskelijalle n. 27 tuntia).

Further information for students

avoin AMK 5 paikkaa

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You understand basic expressions from text spoken clearly and at slow speech rate. You are familiar with the norms of basic dialog and are able to manage with them, although problems with pronunciation and pauses in speech impede communicating the message. You recognize familiar topics from an easy text. You can write a simple basic level message. There are frequent mistakes in the use of vocabulary and grammar structures.

2 You understand clear and slow speech about familiar topics. You are able to apply learned content to routine spoken communication situations although there are often pauses in your speech. You understand the main content in short and simple texts. You are able to write a short text about a familiar topic. There are deficiencies in use of vocabulary and language structures (grammar)

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 There are difficulties understanding speech spoken at normal speech rate if the spoken text is long. You master a routine speech situation. You understand texts about familiar themes. You know how to write short and simple texts. There can still be deficiences in language structures, vocabulary and pronunciation but these do not impede communication.

4 You understand speech spoken face to face at normal speech rate about simple topics, however, native speakers’ normal speech rate causes difficulties. You are able to speak rather fluently when the spoken text is short. You understand texts about familiar topics well. You create short texts applying the learnt structures and vocabulary.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You understand text about familiar topics when spoken at normal speech rate. You assess spoken situations correctly and are able to act in them. You understand texts about familiar topics effortlessly. You write about familiar topics clearly and almost flawlessly. You know the relevant vocabulary and language structures and apply them both in spoken and written communication diversely.

Further information

The course is suitable for anyone willing to learn about the German basics and study effectively.

Objectives

You familiarize yourself with basics of German language and culture in the German speaking countries. You understand the cultural differences between Finland and the German speaking countries. You know how to act according to cultural norms in the most common everyday situations. You know the most common basic polite phrases. After completing this course, you understand and know basics in German and vocabulary. You can also apply the learnt knowledge in the most common everyday communication situations. The course develops and gives abilities to act and work in international and multicultural environments.

Content

Pronunciation.

Written and spoken German language skills needed in the most common everyday communication situations.

Knowledge of culture in German speaking countries (Landeskunde).

Communication and interaction situations e.g. telling about oneself and one’s family, greeting, introduction, polite phrases, simple phrases for shopping.

Grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, numeral, gender and articles used with nouns, accusative case, present tense verb conjugation, questions, word order in main clauses.

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

Blanco, A. & Kudel, P. Freut mich 1.

Note: Different material than on the course "German for beginners 1", which is taught in English.

Teaching methods

Classroom teaching at Rajakatu campus on Tuesdays at 16-18.30 pm. Course starts on January 17th 2023 and ends on May 2nd 2023.

Lectures, learning assignments, tests or exams. Dates of exams will be provided in the begining of the course.

Teaching language Finnish. If you do not speak finnish, please choose the course "German for beginners 1".

Course material: Blanco, A. & Kudel, P. Freut mich 1. Buy/loan this.

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tests during the course.

Retakes: contact the teacher. Retakes must be performed during the year 2023.

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

Classroom teaching 30-50h (depending on the implementation), independent/virtual work 81-103h (depending on the implementation), exams 2-4h (depending on the implementation).
Total 135h (One ECTS equals 27h of student work).

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Continuous evaluation (work in lessons & tests or exams), self-evaluation.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You understand basic expressions from text spoken clearly and at slow speech rate. You are familiar with the norms of basic dialog and are able to manage with them, although problems with pronunciation and pauses in speech impede communicating the message. You recognize familiar topics from an easy text. You can write a simple basic level message. There are frequent mistakes in the use of vocabulary and grammar structures.

2 You understand clear and slow speech about familiar topics. You are able to apply learned content to routine spoken communication situations although there are often pauses in your speech. You understand the main content in short and simple texts. You are able to write a short text about a familiar topic. There are deficiencies in use of vocabulary and language structures (grammar)

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 There are difficulties understanding speech spoken at normal speech rate if the spoken text is long. You master a routine speech situation. You understand texts about familiar themes. You know how to write short and simple texts. There can still be deficiences in language structures, vocabulary and pronunciation but these do not impede communication.

4 You understand speech spoken face to face at normal speech rate about simple topics, however, native speakers’ normal speech rate causes difficulties. You are able to speak rather fluently when the spoken text is short. You understand texts about familiar topics well. You create short texts applying the learnt structures and vocabulary.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You understand text about familiar topics when spoken at normal speech rate. You assess spoken situations correctly and are able to act in them. You understand texts about familiar topics effortlessly. You write about familiar topics clearly and almost flawlessly. You know the relevant vocabulary and language structures and apply them both in spoken and written communication diversely.

Further information

The course is suitable for anyone willing to learn about the German basics and study effectively.

Objectives

You familiarize yourself with basics of German language and culture in the German speaking countries. You understand the cultural differences between Finland and the German speaking countries. You know how to act according to cultural norms in the most common everyday situations. You know the most common basic polite phrases. After completing this course, you understand and know basics in German and vocabulary. You can also apply the learnt knowledge in the most common everyday communication situations. The course develops and gives abilities to act and work in international and multicultural environments.

Content

Pronunciation.

Written and spoken German language skills needed in the most common everyday communication situations.

Knowledge of culture in German speaking countries (Landeskunde).

Communication and interaction situations e.g. telling about oneself and one’s family, greeting, introduction, polite phrases, simple phrases for shopping.

Grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, numeral, gender and articles used with nouns, accusative case, present tense verb conjugation, questions, word order in main clauses.

Time and location

On Wednesdays 16.00-18.30 (7.9-14.12) at main campus.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Teacher provides the material for the course.

Teaching methods

Contact lectures, learning assignments, tests or exams.
The teaching language of this implementation is English.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tests during the course. Retake in Language Centre retakes or on an agreed date.

Student workload

Classroom teaching 30-50h (depending on the implementation), independent/virtual work 81-103h (depending on the implementation), exams 2-4h (depending on the implementation).
Total 135h (One ECTS equals 27h of student work)

Further information for students

Exchange Student 10

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You understand basic expressions from text spoken clearly and at slow speech rate. You are familiar with the norms of basic dialog and are able to manage with them, although problems with pronunciation and pauses in speech impede communicating the message. You recognize familiar topics from an easy text. You can write a simple basic level message. There are frequent mistakes in the use of vocabulary and grammar structures.

2 You understand clear and slow speech about familiar topics. You are able to apply learned content to routine spoken communication situations although there are often pauses in your speech. You understand the main content in short and simple texts. You are able to write a short text about a familiar topic. There are deficiencies in use of vocabulary and language structures (grammar)

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 There are difficulties understanding speech spoken at normal speech rate if the spoken text is long. You master a routine speech situation. You understand texts about familiar themes. You know how to write short and simple texts. There can still be deficiences in language structures, vocabulary and pronunciation but these do not impede communication.

4 You understand speech spoken face to face at normal speech rate about simple topics, however, native speakers’ normal speech rate causes difficulties. You are able to speak rather fluently when the spoken text is short. You understand texts about familiar topics well. You create short texts applying the learnt structures and vocabulary.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You understand text about familiar topics when spoken at normal speech rate. You assess spoken situations correctly and are able to act in them. You understand texts about familiar topics effortlessly. You write about familiar topics clearly and almost flawlessly. You know the relevant vocabulary and language structures and apply them both in spoken and written communication diversely.

Further information

The course is suitable for anyone willing to learn about the German basics and study effectively.

Objectives

You familiarize yourself with basics of German language and culture in the German speaking countries. You understand the cultural differences between Finland and the German speaking countries. You know how to act according to cultural norms in the most common everyday situations. You know the most common basic polite phrases. After completing this course, you understand and know basics in German and vocabulary. You can also apply the learnt knowledge in the most common everyday communication situations. The course develops and gives abilities to act and work in international and multicultural environments.

Content

Pronunciation.

Written and spoken German language skills needed in the most common everyday communication situations.

Knowledge of culture in German speaking countries (Landeskunde).

Communication and interaction situations e.g. telling about oneself and one’s family, greeting, introduction, polite phrases, simple phrases for shopping.

Grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, numeral, gender and articles used with nouns, accusative case, present tense verb conjugation, questions, word order in main clauses.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Blanco, A. & Kudel, P. Freut mich 1. Finn Lectura.

Teaching methods

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Tämä on verkkototeutus ZOOMissa.
Opintojaksolla on 80% läsnäolovaatimus.

Opintojakson suoritusaika on 12.9.-18.12.2022.

Opintojakson aikataulu ja muut materiaalit löydät Moodle-kurssiltamme.
Opiskelu tapahtuu ZOOM-tunneilla, mutta on hyvä varata kalenteristasi itsenäiselle opiskelulle aikaa myös muuna ajankohtana. Uuden kielen opiskelu vaatii paljon harjoittelua ja toistoa.

ZOOM-tunnit ovat tiistaisin klo 16.00-18.30.
Opintojakson aikataulu:

ti 13.9. Einleitung, kpl 1
ti 20.9. kpl 1
ti 27.9. kpl 2
ti 4.10. kpl 2
ti 11.10. kpl 3

Syystauko vk 42

ti 25.10. kpl 3
ti 1.11. 1.tentti klo 16.00-17.30 (Einleitung, kpl 1, kpl 2 ja kpl 3) ZOOMissa
ti 8.11. Kpl 4
ti 15.11. kpl 4
ti 22.11. kpl 5
ti 29.11. kpl 5
ti 13.12. 2. tentti klo 16.00-17.30 (kpl 4 ja 5) ZOOMissa
Tarvittaessa järjestetään uusintakerta pe 16.12. klo 15.00-16.30: 1. tentti ja/tai 2. tentti

Palautustehtävät:
Palauta suullinen palautustehtävä -> su 20.11.
Palauta kirjallinen palautustehtävä -> su 27.11.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

ti 1.11. 1.tentti klo 16.00-17.30 (Einleitung, kpl 1, kpl 2 ja kpl 3) ZOOMissa
ti 13.12. 2. tentti klo 16.00-17.30 (kpl 4 ja 5) ZOOMissa
Tarvittaessa järjestetään uusintakerta pe 16.12. klo 15.00-16.30: 1. tentti ja/tai 2. tentti ZOOMissa

Student workload

ZOOM-tunnit n. 30 t
Itsenäinen työ n. 75 t
Palautustehtävät (suullinen ja kirjallinen) n. 10 t
Tentit n. 15 t

Yht. 135h (yhden opintopisteen työmäärä on opiskelijalle n. 27 tuntia).

Further information for students

Arvosana 1-5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You understand basic expressions from text spoken clearly and at slow speech rate. You are familiar with the norms of basic dialog and are able to manage with them, although problems with pronunciation and pauses in speech impede communicating the message. You recognize familiar topics from an easy text. You can write a simple basic level message. There are frequent mistakes in the use of vocabulary and grammar structures.

2 You understand clear and slow speech about familiar topics. You are able to apply learned content to routine spoken communication situations although there are often pauses in your speech. You understand the main content in short and simple texts. You are able to write a short text about a familiar topic. There are deficiencies in use of vocabulary and language structures (grammar)

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 There are difficulties understanding speech spoken at normal speech rate if the spoken text is long. You master a routine speech situation. You understand texts about familiar themes. You know how to write short and simple texts. There can still be deficiences in language structures, vocabulary and pronunciation but these do not impede communication.

4 You understand speech spoken face to face at normal speech rate about simple topics, however, native speakers’ normal speech rate causes difficulties. You are able to speak rather fluently when the spoken text is short. You understand texts about familiar topics well. You create short texts applying the learnt structures and vocabulary.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You understand text about familiar topics when spoken at normal speech rate. You assess spoken situations correctly and are able to act in them. You understand texts about familiar topics effortlessly. You write about familiar topics clearly and almost flawlessly. You know the relevant vocabulary and language structures and apply them both in spoken and written communication diversely.

Further information

The course is suitable for anyone willing to learn about the German basics and study effectively.

Objectives

You familiarize yourself with basics of German language and culture in the German speaking countries. You understand the cultural differences between Finland and the German speaking countries. You know how to act according to cultural norms in the most common everyday situations. You know the most common basic polite phrases. After completing this course, you understand and know basics in German and vocabulary. You can also apply the learnt knowledge in the most common everyday communication situations. The course develops and gives abilities to act and work in international and multicultural environments.

Content

Pronunciation.

Written and spoken German language skills needed in the most common everyday communication situations.

Knowledge of culture in German speaking countries (Landeskunde).

Communication and interaction situations e.g. telling about oneself and one’s family, greeting, introduction, polite phrases, simple phrases for shopping.

Grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, numeral, gender and articles used with nouns, accusative case, present tense verb conjugation, questions, word order in main clauses.

Time and location

-

Learning materials and recommended literature

Blanco, A. & Kudel, P. Freut mich 1.

Note: Different material than on the course "German for beginners 1", which is taught in English.

Teaching methods

Lectures, learning assignments, tests or exams.

Teaching language Finnish.

Classroom teaching at Rajakatu campus on Thursdays at 16-18.30 pm. Course starts on January 13th 2022 and ends on May 6th 2022.

Course material: Blanco, A. & Kudel, P. Freut mich 1.

Practical training and working life connections

-

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Tests during the course.

Retakes: contact the teacher. Retakes must be performed during the year 2022.

International connections

-

Alternative completion methods

-

Student workload

Classroom teaching 30-50h (depending on the implementation), independent/virtual work 81-103h (depending on the implementation), exams 2-4h (depending on the implementation).
Total 135h (One ECTS equals 27h of student work).

Content scheduling

-

Further information for students

Continuous evaluation (work in lessons & tests or exams), self-evaluation.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1 You understand basic expressions from text spoken clearly and at slow speech rate. You are familiar with the norms of basic dialog and are able to manage with them, although problems with pronunciation and pauses in speech impede communicating the message. You recognize familiar topics from an easy text. You can write a simple basic level message. There are frequent mistakes in the use of vocabulary and grammar structures.

2 You understand clear and slow speech about familiar topics. You are able to apply learned content to routine spoken communication situations although there are often pauses in your speech. You understand the main content in short and simple texts. You are able to write a short text about a familiar topic. There are deficiencies in use of vocabulary and language structures (grammar)

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 There are difficulties understanding speech spoken at normal speech rate if the spoken text is long. You master a routine speech situation. You understand texts about familiar themes. You know how to write short and simple texts. There can still be deficiences in language structures, vocabulary and pronunciation but these do not impede communication.

4 You understand speech spoken face to face at normal speech rate about simple topics, however, native speakers’ normal speech rate causes difficulties. You are able to speak rather fluently when the spoken text is short. You understand texts about familiar topics well. You create short texts applying the learnt structures and vocabulary.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 You understand text about familiar topics when spoken at normal speech rate. You assess spoken situations correctly and are able to act in them. You understand texts about familiar topics effortlessly. You write about familiar topics clearly and almost flawlessly. You know the relevant vocabulary and language structures and apply them both in spoken and written communication diversely.

Further information

The course is suitable for anyone willing to learn about the German basics and study effectively.