German Language Course (DaF) - A2.1
A Doctorate plusBIGS workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
This competence-based and action-oriented language course is aimed at doctoral students who want to cope with everyday life in German and, in particular, want to become competent in academic and work situations. Participants will attain the level A2.2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference)
The course is co-financed by STIBET-funds from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Online Workshop
Tuesday, from 3:30 p.m. till 5:00 p.m.
Starting from April 9, ending July 16, 2024.
In addition, e-learning “vocabulary-package“ for self-learning totaling 20 hours
Please register your interest in this workshop by stating your BIGS affiliation in the form linked below by March 10, 2024.
Trainer
Miri Shalini Stoll
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students from the Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)
Track(s)
This course is not offered within a track.
Certificate
Participants who complete the entire course will receive a certificate confirming their attendance at the end of the semester. Missing two lessons and one e-learning session will be excused.
Description
Key skills
Development of social and intercultural communicative competence in the target language, strengthening of learner autonomy and media competence.
Course book
The course book Das Leben A2.1 is used:
Das Leben A2 - Teilband 1 (print and digital edition in one)
Requirements
Your German language skills will be tested via the onSET online language placement test.
The German as a Foreign Language Section will send a TAN upon request for the placement test. The result of the placement test will be sent automatically. Based on this score, we will register you for the appropriate course.
Content
Participants will attain the level A2.1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and upon completion of the course will be able to:
- Talk with German speakers, and network with German-speaking colleagues on familiar topics
- Understand slow, frequently used expressions in areas such as shopping, family and
employment - Write about matters of immediate need in simple terms and basic descriptions of family and friends
- Read short, simple texts containing high frequency vocabulary and shared international expressions
Childcare
If you need childcare during the event, please contact the Family Office of the University of Bonn at least two weeks in advance.
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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