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1417035 - Savremeni nemacki jezik G-5

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Course title
Acronym 1417035
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Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 6.0 Status
    Condition Prerequisites for attending classes: Passed the exam in Modern German Language G3 and fulfilled all pre-exam requirements for Modern German Language G4 Prerequisite for taking the exam: Fulfilment of all pre-exam requirements (21 out of 40 points in the midterm tests) for the course Modern German Language G5 Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal Systematic and continuous development of communicative, linguistic and intercultural competence through receptive and productive activities at Level B2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
    The outcome The student demonstrates command of more complex structures of contemporary written and spoken German at Level B2.1; understands extended speech even when it lacks a clear structure and when relationships between sentences are implied rather than explicitly expressed; understands television programmes and films without significant effort; understands longer and more complex non-fiction and literary texts and recognizes differences in style; understands popular science articles and lengthy technical instructions in the subject areas covered; speaks spontaneously and fluently without having to search for appropriate words for an extended period; communicates with ease in everyday and professional situations; in monologues, clearly describes more complex facts, connects different thematic areas and formulates appropriate conclusions; writes clearly structured letters, essays and reports on more complex topics, using appropriate language and emphasizing the points considered most important.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures The course is practice-oriented.
    Contents of exercises Exercises in reading comprehension involving a wide range of non-literary texts, including longer newspaper articles (covering society, culture, politics, economics and science), as well as specialized texts. Expansion of vocabulary and further development of knowledge of more complex grammatical structures (extended participial attributes, the passive voice and alternative passive constructions, reported speech, nominalizations and connectors). In-depth exploration of the cultural, historical, political and social characteristics of German-speaking countries. Improvement of listening comprehension and oral communication skills, both in monologic (presentations) and dialogic (discussions) forms. Exploration of topics relevant to students' studies and current social issues (language, education, culture, politics, work, media, consumerism, the environment, etc.) through the use of written, audio, visual and audiovisual materials from various sources. Preparation for appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication in everyday and professional situations. Improvement of written communication skills through exercises in writing various types of texts in professional and academic contexts, including formal letters and well-structured, coherent texts involving different communicative functions (reporting, comparing, explaining, giving reasons, expressing opinions, taking a position and presenting arguments), as well as practice in selecting an appropriate style.
    Literature
    1. Anne Buscha, Susanne Raven, Szilvia Szita: Erkundungen Deutsch als Fremdsprache B2 Integriertes Kurs- und Arbeitsbuch: Schubert-Verlag (4. überarbeitete Auflage 2024), poglavlja 1-4 (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    1 7
    Methods of teaching Various types of lexical, grammatical and communicative exercises; individual work, pair work and group work; presentations; discussions; essay writing and evaluation.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures Test paper 60
    Practical lessons Oral examination
    Projects
    Colloquia 40
    Seminars