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 practised, on the basis of theoretical grammar, through simple communication situations which progressively reach a higher degree of difficulty.

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

Reading comprehension is practised in class through reading strategies on written texts of the corresponding level.

Written communication is practised in the form of essays, written dialogues, etc. which the students must produce regularly at home, as indicated by the teacher, and which the teacher will correct.

This subject does not incorporate the single-assessment option.

At the time of each assessment, the lecturer will inform students (via Moodle) of the procedure and the date for checking their marks.

1.) Continuous assessment (= 50% of the final mark):

a) Regular class attendance and participation

b) Regular handing in of homework

c) Student portfolio and Vokabelheft and Quizlet

d) Different mid-term tests throughout the semester

e) Different vocabulary tests

f) Oral presentation of a topic

It is absolutely compulsory to do all parts of the continuous assessment.

2) Final exam (= 50% of the final mark):

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

b) In order to pass the final examination, it is necessary to pass each of the individual parts of the final examination.

3) It is necessary to pass the final exam with a minimum mark of 5 out of 10 and to have a minimum mark of 3.5 out of 10 in the continuous assessment.

4) The subject is passed with a 5 out of 10 in the final mark, made up of the sum of the marks of the final exam and the continuous assessment.

All activities and parts of the exams can be retaken. 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. The resit exam takes place on the day and at the class room specified by the Dean’s Office or the teaching staff.

PLAGIARISM

In the event that the student commits any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation of the

rating of an assessment act, this assessment act will be graded with 0, regardless of any further disciplinary action that may be taken. In the event that several irregularities occur in the evaluation activities of the same subject, the final grade for this subject will be 0.

Note for Erasmus students:

Erasmus 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.