The student acquires the theoretical knowledge of the basic grammar of German and reinforces this
knowledge with practical exercises in class and at home (autonomous work) in a progression tutored by the
teachers:
Oral communication is practiced, based on theoretical grammar, through simple communication situations that
progressively achieve 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.
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 student will
have to elaborate regularly at home, by indication of the teacher, and that this one will correct.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be
reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

This subject does not incorporate the single-assessment option.

Assessment

I.) Continuous assessment (= 50% of the final grade):

a) Continuous assessment consists of the following parts: vocabulary, partial exams, essays and active

participation.

b) There are two partial examinations, 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) At the end of each lesson, it is obligatory to have done the corresponding Quizlet exercises, at least 70%.

The results will be evaluated with a score from 7 to 10.

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

e) The grade of the continuous assessment consists of the following parts: 1st partial examination - 20%, 2nd

partial examination - 30%, essays - 20% (5+5+10), vocabulary - 20% (Quizlet), active participation - 10%. It is absolutely compulsory to do all parts of the continuous assessment.

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) In order to access the recovery, students must have previously been assessed in a series of activities accounting for at least two-thirds of the total mark and must have achieved a minimum mark of 3.5 out of 10 in both the final exam and the continuous assessment.

6) The recovery thus consists of the suspended parts up to a maximum of 60% of the tasks of the continuous

evaluation and the finalexam.

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

In the event that tests or exams cannot be taken onsite, they will be adapted to an online formatmade 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.

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. This mark cannot be recovered and may result in more severe sanctions in serious cases.

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.