The student acquires the theoretical knowledge of basic German grammar and reinforces this knowledge with practical exercises in class and at home in a progression tutored by the teachers:

Oral communication is practical, based on theoretical grammar, through simple communication situations that progressively acquire a greater degree of difficulty.

Listening comprehension is practiced in class through the reading of texts appropriate to the level by the teacher and recordings and videos.

As for the exercise of reading comprehension, reading strategies are worked on in class on texts written at the corresponding level.

The exercise of written communication is done through essays, written dialogues, etc. that the pupil will have to elaborate regularly at home, by indication of the teacher, and that this one will correct.

Evaluation

I.) Continuous evaluation (= 50% of final grade)

a) The continuous evaluation consists of the following parts: vocabulary, partial examinations, essays and active participation.

b) There will be two partial exams, after lessons 2 and 4, which consist of the following parts: oral comprehension, written comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. Both oral exams must be passed with a minimum score of 5 out of 10.

c) You must have a vocabulary notebook following the teacher's instructions which must be handed in at the end of each lesson, with a minimum of 70%. The results will be evaluated with a grade from 7 to 10.

d) At the end of the lesson, it is compulsory to have completed the corresponding Quizlet exercises, with a minimum of 70%. The results will be evaluated with a score from 7 to 10.

e) There will be three essays, two at home and one in class.

f) The grade of the continuous evaluation consists of the following parts: 1st partial exam - 20%, 2nd exam - 30%, essays - 10% (2+3+5%), Quizlet,vocabulary notebook, active participation - 40%.

g) Students will obtain a Not assessed/Not submitted course grade unless they have submitted more than 30% of the assessment items.

II.) Final exam (= 50% of final grade)

1) All German language skills will be assessed: grammar, oral and written comprehension, oral and written expression.

2) In order to pass the final exam, each part of the final exam must be passed separately.

3) You must pass the final exam with a minimum score of 5 out of 10.

4) The subject is passed with a score of 5 out of 10 to the final grade, composed by the sum of the grades of the final exam and the continuous assessment.

5) Recovery is only for students who have passed at least 60% of the tasks and have obtained a minimum score of 3.5 out of 10 in the final exam and thecontinuous assessment.

6) The recovery thus consists of the suspended parts up to a maximum of 40% of the tasks of the continuous evaluationand the final exam.

In the event that tests or exams cannot be taken onsite, they will be adapted to an online format made available through the UAB’s virtual tools (original weighting will be maintained). Homework, activities and class participation will be carried out through forums, wikis and/or discussion on Teams, etc. Lecturers will ensure that students are able to access these virtual tools, or will offer them feasible alternatives.

Score review process

On carrying out each assessment activity, lecturers will inform students (on Moodle) of the procedures to be followed for reviewing all grades awarded, and the date on which such a review will take place.

Single assessment:

\"This subject does not incorporate single assessment\".

PLAGIARISM

In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject and rules out the possibility of recovering it.

Note for Erasmus and exchange students:

Erasmus and exchange students requesting to advance an exam must present their instructor with a written document from their home university justifying their request.

Use of AI:

This subject allows the use of AI technologies exclusively for support tasks authorised by the teacher. Other specific situations may be contemplated, as deemed appropriate by the teacher.

The student must clearly (i) identify which parts have been generated using AI technology; (ii) specify the tools used; and (iii) include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and final outcome of the activity.

Lack of transparency regarding the use of AI in the assessed activity will be considered academic dishonesty; the corresponding grade may be lowered, or the work may even be awarded a zero. In cases of greater infringement, more serious action may be taken.