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Course Description
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Course Name
German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Advanced C1
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Host University
Freie Universität Berlin
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Location
Berlin, Germany
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Area of Study
European Studies, German
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Language Level
Advanced
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Prerequisites
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the intermediate level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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Contact Hours
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Recommended U.S. Semester Credits6
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units9
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The course aims to deepen your competence in speaking and writing and to expand and refine your vocabulary usage, so that you are able to express and discuss ideas, opinions and information at the academic level. Special attention is given to the consistent use of self-correction. Furthermore, the course helps you to develop effective reading and listening strategies and deepen your knowledge of grammar structures.
In addition, you will analyze and interpret cultural, political, and historical topics in German-speaking countries and compare them with your own cultural background.
- By the end of the six-week course you will have developed and regularly use new strategies for language acquisition.
- You will have improved your ability to choose the right linguistic register for different situations, topics and communication partners.
- You will be able to lead and participate in academic discussions about certain course-related topics.
- In addition, you will expand and refine your essay writing skills, i.e. you will be able to write, revise and proofread essays that meet the standards of academic writing.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations