Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
- Analyze B1 and B2-level audiovisual material, identifying and comprehending both fundamental and advanced vocabulary in contemporary German-speaking topics (through videos).
- Enrich their linguistic repertoire by becoming familiar with idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and German-language songs.
- Produce written comments, interviews, and original song lyrics in German, effectively incorporating newly acquired vocabulary with clarity and creativity.
- Enhance their listening comprehension through the systematic processing of German-language videos, developing comprehension strategies.
- Connect linguistic knowledge with cultural and social discourse by reflecting on current affairs in German-speaking countries.
- Develop autonomy in language learning by applying active listening strategies and expanding their vocabulary through authentic materials.
Course Content (Syllabus)
Among other things:
- Important expressions (e.g., for discussions, comments)
- Conducting discussions – Expressions for expressing opinions
- How do I write a comment?
- Writing a comment – Guidelines and example
- Writing an interview
- Writing your own song lyrics
- "RAF terrorist arrested – after 30 years"
- "The Ruhr region: a coal region in transition"
- "The number one in breakdancing"
- "Working less is trending"
- "How climate change is affecting skiing"
- "Alexei Navalny: Russia loses a brave critic"
- "Nine years of work for the dream house"
- "A social media break for self-esteem"
- "Harmlessness as a far-right strategy"