CODE 61300 ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 2 RELAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI 11162 (LM-52) - GENOVA 9 cfu anno 2 LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE 8740 (L-11) - GENOVA 9 cfu anno LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE 8740 (L-11) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE 8740 (L-11) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/14 LANGUAGE German TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER Annual PREREQUISITES Propedeuticità in ingresso Per sostenere l'esame di questo insegnamento è necessario aver sostenuto i seguenti esami: INTERNATIONAL SCIENCES AND COOPERATION 10177 (coorte 2020/2021) GERMAN LANGUAGE I 55877 2020 Propedeuticità in uscita Questo insegnamento è propedeutico per gli insegnamenti: Modern languages and cultures 8740 (coorte 2020/2021) GERMAN LANGUAGE III 65231 TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW German Syntax: An Introduction AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The aim of the course is to provide students with a expert of a number of aspects of German linguistics, enabling them also to think critically about and describe the metalinguistic factors at play in language use Language classes aim to improve students’ linguistic competence AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Aims of the course ('theoretical module') are: develop metalinguistic skills provide the basic categories of the syntactic description of German present the essential scientific terminology of the German syntactic analysis know how to use linguistic and terminological databases, grammars and online dictionaries. The global aim of the language learning courses is to enable students to reach level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) At the end of the course ('theory module') the students will be able to identify the structure of the German sentences and their constituents will be able to carry out a syntactic analysis of paratactic and hypotactic sentences will know the basics of the topological field model can orientate themselves properly within the Satzbaupläne must know, understand and be able to use properly the basic categories of the syntactic description of the German language, also cross-linguistically German–Italian must know, understand and be able to use properly the essential scientific terminology in the areas discussed, both in Italian and in German; will know how to use linguistic and terminological databases, grammars and online dictionaries. PREREQUISITES Students must demonstrate a A1 level of language proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) TEACHING METHODS The course ("theory module") will combine various modes, mainly frontal lecturing, flipped classroom, and blended learning; PPT presentations and multimedia will be used. During the course (theoretical 'module') various exercises will be assigned with the aim of gradually checking the knowledge acquired. The "theory module" (30 h, 2nd semester) is accompanied by year-round language learning courses (100 h). Theory module: 30 h (2nd semester) (Prof. Dr. Simona Leonardi). The courses scheduled for the 2nd semester 2021 are expected to take place regularly . Language learning courses: In accordance with the public health measures designed to contain the COVID-19, in the 1st semester courses may be held remotely through the Teams and Aulaweb platforms. The courses scheduled for the 2nd semester 2022 are expected to take place regularly . SYLLABUS/CONTENT 1) Theoretical 'module': introduction to the syntax of the German language, with particular attention to the following elements: structure of the German sentence; constituents and their analysis; cases and semantic roles; topological field model and information structure; valency and Satzbaupläne. Syntactic and terminological databases; online grammars. The metalinguistic reflections on the linguistic structures of the German language will be integrated with textual examples from various genres as well as with multimedia materials. 2) Language learning courses: Over the two semesters period students’ knowledge of German should reach level B1 according to the European framework in all four abilities. According to University regulations, this syllabus is valid until February 2023. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Theory module Habermann, Mechthild / Gabriele Diewald / Maria Thurmair. 2015. Fit für das Bacherlorstudium. Grundwissen Grammatik. Mannheim u.a. Dudenverlag Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache: "Propädeutische Grammatik". Grammatisches Informationssystem grammis. DOI: 10.14618/programm Permalink: https://grammis.ids-mannheim.de/progr@mm Further bibliographical and didactic material will be provided during the semester (Aulaweb). Language learning courses Bibliographical and didactic material will be communicated at the beginning of the semester (Aulaweb). TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD SIMONA LEONARDI Ricevimento: See Aulaweb KARIN RAUSCH LUCIA MARIA UDVARI Exam Board SIMONA LEONARDI (President) JOACHIM HANS BERND GERDES LESSONS LESSONS START Theory module: 2nd semester Language learning modules: 1st + 2nd semester (start: October, 4th, 2021) Theory module: 30 h (2nd semester) (Prof. Dr. Simona Leonardi). The courses scheduled for the 2nd semester 2021 are expected to take place regularly . Language learning courses: In accordance with the public health measures designed to contain the COVID-19, in the 1st semester courses will be held remotely through the Teams and Aulaweb platforms. The courses scheduled for the 2nd semester 2022 are expected to take place regularly . Class schedule GERMAN LANGUAGE II EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Theory class: written examination + oral examination (= 40% of the final mark) Language learning courses: written examination (essay) + written grammar examination + oral examination (= 60% of the final mark) In accordance with further public health measures designed to contain the COVID-19 exam forms may differ from the above. ASSESSMENT METHODS Theory module: written examination, in which the arguments treated during the class will be asked about, + oral examination. During the oral examination of the theoretical 'module', the students have to provide evidence of their knowledge of the themes dealt with during the lessons, the related texts, and the materials published in Aulaweb. The assessment will take into account a) knowledge of the course content; b) familiarity with the the readings discussed during the course and with the materials made available on the Aulaweb platform. The theory lessons will be concluded by a written exam in which the arguments discussed during the course will be asked about. The languages learning courses will be completed by written examinations and an oral examination. In accordance with further public health measures designed to contain the COVID-19 exam forms may differ from the above. Registering for the examinations on the homepage of the University of Genoa (www.unige.it), the link "servizi online per gli studenti“. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 17/01/2022 14:00 GENOVA modulo teorico 20/01/2022 14:00 GENOVA grammatica 20/01/2022 14:30 GENOVA Grammatica Rausch 20/01/2022 15:15 GENOVA produzione scritta 26/01/2022 09:00 GENOVA lettorato orale 03/02/2022 14:00 GENOVA modulo teorico 09/02/2022 09:00 GENOVA lettorato orale 26/05/2022 14:00 GENOVA Grammatica Rausch 26/05/2022 15:15 GENOVA Produzione scritta 10/06/2022 12:00 GENOVA modulo teorico 16/06/2022 09:15 GENOVA esercitazioni linguistiche orale 23/06/2022 12:00 GENOVA modulo teorico 05/07/2022 14:00 GENOVA esercitazioni linguistiche orale 08/09/2022 14:00 GENOVA Grammatik 08/09/2022 15:15 GENOVA Textproduktion 12/09/2022 12:00 GENOVA modulo teorico 15/09/2022 09:15 GENOVA esercitazioni linguistiche orale 26/09/2022 12:00 GENOVA modulo teorico 30/09/2022 09:15 GENOVA esercitazioni linguistiche orale FURTHER INFORMATION Target group: Mandatory modules for first year students of Modern Languages and Cultures (Lingue e Culture moderne) who have German as a main subject. Credits: The entire course (theory class + language learning courses) is credited with 9 credit points (CP / ECTS). Language: Theory class: Lessons will be held in German and in Italian. Language learning courses: Lessons will be held mainly in German.