Deutsch als Fremdsprache: EinsteigerInnen I (Kurs 1)

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!

Should the progression of the pandemic allow it, classes will again be offered on site.

Course information

Course level
A1, Part 1 of 2
Date
10.03.2021–02.06.2021
  • Wednesday, 18:00–19:30
24 Lessons
Lecturer
Ursula Riethmüller, lic. phil.
Registration deadline
Tuesday 02.03.2021
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 243.00
Members of staff: CHF 483.00
Alumni: CHF 483.00
Alumni FHNW: CHF 483.00

There will be no class on 7 April 2021.

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

Active participation is assumed.

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:

  • not be absent more than twice (additional inevitable absences must be compensated in consultation with the lecturer),
  • 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

Active participation is assumed. In order to receive a certificate of attendance (available on request) for this course, you are not allowed to be absent more than twice.
Additional inevitable absences must be compensated in consultation with the lecturer.

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: 29.05.2021 from 10:00 - 16:00

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