| Course label : | German |
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| Teaching departement : | LVI / Foreign Languages |
| Teaching manager : | Madam VERONIQUE HAGUE |
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| Potential ects : | 0 |
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| Code and label (hp) : | ENSCL_CI_M8_3_2 - Allemand |
Education team
Teachers : Madam VERONIQUE HAGUE / Madam Catherine MAGNUS / Mister OLIVER PFAU
External contributors (business, research, secondary education): various temporary teachers
Summary
Upon arrival at the school, engineering students take a test to determine their level, which is used to divide them into two groups, including a refresher group. From semester onwards, they are generally put into a single group at a high but very disparate level, which requires a teaching method that is constantly adapting. Regardless the students' level, the main aim of the courses is to make students operational: develop self-confidence, favour a pragmatic approach, and communicate easily. In addition to continuing German in a group at a high level, the Chemical Engineering programme offers students not studying German the chance to start German in semester 5 as a "new second language" in order to allow them to seize numerous opportunities (internships/exchanges/employment). After two years of studying German in semesters 5, 6, 7 and 8 (and a study trip to Leverkusen and Cologne at the end of semester 6), these students are strongly encouraged and given assistance to do an internship in a German-speaking country. Semesters 7 and 8 aim to cultivate the cultural and linguistic tools of beginner students so that they can complete their internship under the best possible conditions.
Educational goals
For advanced levels (B1/B2/C1): - Become (more) operational in the five skills of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (oral and written comprehension, oral and written expression, oral interaction), but especially in oral interaction and expression - Students choose to validate level B2 or C1 through official certifications. The second external certification session will take place during semester 8. - Develop the ability to integrate into a professional environment, with the thematic focus of semester 8 being "body, health and hygiene" (areas that relate to many sectors in which chemistry plays an important role) and the intercultural aspect where this subject is needed. - Acquire more scientific and technical German vocabulary in the field of chemistry - Continuation of personalised assistance in finding an internship via individual meetings. For beginners: - Acquire an A2/1 level in the five skills of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, favouring oral interaction and expression - Start preparing for the various official certification tests (level A2), which will be offered in semester 9 - Prepare students before they leave for an internship in a German-speaking country, allowing for a two- to three-month immersion, within the context of the target language (the vocabulary used in chemistry laboratories is briefly covered)
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Knowledge control procedures
Continuous Assessment
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Online resources
Brief instructions: - For news: www.dw.de - Online dictionary: http://de.pons.com - For beginners: https://learngerman.dw.com/en/beginners/ ("Nicos Weg" A1)
Pedagogy
- For advanced levels (B1/B2/C1): differentiated and cooperative teaching method A variety of group work (in pairs, groups, coaching, role play, etc.) Varied and authentic media (audio, video, films, press, professional documents) - For beginners: the same group work (see above) The use of the "Studio 21" method (Cornelsen Verlag), the "Nicos Weg" series and authentic/professional documents
Sequencing / learning methods
| Number of hours - Lectures : | 0 |
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| Number of hours - Tutorial : | 30 |
| Number of hours - Practical work : | 0 |
| Number of hours - Seminar : | 0 |
| Number of hours - Half-group seminar : | 0 |
| Number of student hours in TEA (Autonomous learning) : | 0 |
| Number of student hours in TNE (Non-supervised activities) : | 0 |
| Number of hours in CB (Fixed exams) : | 0 |
| Number of student hours in PER (Personal work) : | 0 |
| Number of hours - Projects : | 0 |
Prerequisites
- Minimum level of B1 (European Reference Framework) for the group(s) at a higher level. - Students who started German in semester 5 must now achieve the level of A2/1.
Maximum number of registrants
Remarks
- Semester 8 ends with an intensive 15-hour course. - Maximum number of students enrolled: 20 students per group