Deutsch als Fremdsprache: EinsteigerInnen I (Kurs 1) ONLINE

This course is aimed at students and employees at Basel University who want to learn German for their daily life in Basel and at University. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary. They also learn how to communicate effectively in private, professional and academic contexts.

Regular progress checks are an essential element of this course.

Please note: This course is for absolute beginners only!

Course information

Course level
A1, Part 1 of 2
Date
23.09.2020–16.12.2020
  • Wednesday, 16:15–17:45
24 Lessons
Lecturer
Mirjam Sturm-Wewers, MA
Registration deadline
Monday 21.09.2020
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 243.00
Members of staff: CHF 483.00
Alumni: CHF 483.00
Alumni FHNW: CHF 483.00
Registration

There will be no classes on 7 October 2020.

This course will take place in virtual classrooms. To meet various requests in this regard, two to three face-to-face sessions are envisaged per course during the semester. This will depend on the evolving corona situation and available facilities.

Course materials

Netzwerk neu A1.1, Kurs- und Übungsbuch; Klett Verlag 2019; ISBN: 978-3-12-607154-3

The following grammar text is recommended for self-study:

Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Grammatik aktiv: A1-B1. Üben. Hören. Sprechen. Cornelsen Verlag Berlin (ISBN: 978-3-06-023972-6).

Further details will be found in the course confirmation. Please do not acquire the course materials before then.

Requirements

Requirements for acquisition of credit points

EinsteigerInnen I plus EinsteigerInnen II

You can receive credit points for this course if you attend the follow-up course (EinsteigerInnen II) and meet the requirements for both courses.

Participants in the EinsteigerInnen I course must meet the following requirements:

  • participate actively in the course,
  • do homework regularly,
  • pass progress checks.

Please note:

  • There must not be more than two semesters between the EinsteigerInnen courses.
  • If you start directly in the EinsteigerInnen II course (after consultation with the lecturer), you are only eligible for half of the credit points.

Homework

± 120 minutes / week

Certificate of attendance

In order to receive a certificate of attendance (available on request), you must participate actively in the course.

Placement test

This course can be attended without a prior placement test, as no previous knowledge of the language is required. If you do have some previous knowledge, please consult the Language Center.

Replacement date

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 05.12.2020 from 10:00 - 16:00

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