- Docente: Jasmin Kluck
- Credits: 5
- SSD: L-LIN/14
- Language: German
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Forli
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Languages and Technologies for Intercultural Communication (cod. 5979)
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from Feb 18, 2026 to May 14, 2026
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the students are familiar with the linguistic and pragmatic aspects of the German language; they are able to understand, analyze and produce oral discourse and written texts on a wide range of topics in the German language, used in different spheres of modern society. They are able to handle complex communicative situations by expressing themselves spontaneously and demonstrating good pragmatic skills of communication in the German language. The skills achieved at the end of the second year are approximately at the B2+ level of the CEFR.
Course contents
Comprehension and production of oral texts:
Focus on debates and discussions on specific topics of individual and current social interest, with research into terminology and related content. Emphasis on oral expression and presentation.
Production of written texts of an argumentative nature, such as debates/discussions.
Common and idiomatic expressions for expressing opinions or discussing a specific topic.
Readings/Bibliography
Dieter-W. Allhoff, Waltraud Allhoff, Rhetorik & Kommunikation: Ein Lehr- und Übungsbuch, 17. aktualisierte Auflage, 2016, Ernst Reinhardt Verlag
Ulla Beushausen, Sicher und frei reden: Sprechängste erfolgreich abbauen - Trainingsprogramm mit 6 Bausteinen, 5. durchgesehene Auflage, 2023, Ernst Reinhardt Verlag
ISB - STAATSINSTITUT FÜR SCHULQUALITÄT UND BILDUNGSFORSCHUNG MÜNCHEN, Argumentieren und Debattieren – Schwerpunkt „Sprechen und
Zuhören“, https://www.lehrplanplus.bayern.de/sixcms/media.php/71/argumentieren_und_debattieren.pdf
LI Hamburg. Landesinstitut für Lehrerbildung und Schulentwicklung, Debattieren als Mittel der Sprachförderung:
Übungsbeschreibungen, Arbeitsblätter, Redemittelkarten, https://li.hamburg.de/resource/blob/654822/0096c9407309846038330de59ccc55f5/download-debattieren-als-mittel-der-sprachfoerderung-data.pdf
Teaching methods
The teaching process is dynamic/interactive and requires preparation and active participation as well as the writing of written papers on the topics covered.
Classes are held in person; 70% attendance is compulsory.
Assessment methods
The exam includes a written part lasting 3 hours in the form of a personal opinion with presentation, argument, counter-argument and conclusion plus some questions on the chosen methods/texts studied during the course, followed by an oral part of approx. 20-30 minutes in the form of a short debate, again taking up a topic previously covered in class.
The oral exam will account for two-thirds of the final mark.
Learning assessment scale
(Grade and description)
30-30L
Excellent test demonstrating excellent acquisition of the lexical, grammatical and thematic content proposed in the course; complete mastery of the language and content of study.
27-29
Above average, with minor errors compensated for by a more than adequate demonstration of the required knowledge and language skills.
24-26
Good test, but with some obvious errors indicating partial acquisition of the required knowledge and skills.
21-23
Sufficient test, but with noticeable limitations in the knowledge and skills to be acquired.
18-20
Test that meets only the minimum criteria of knowledge and skills to be acquired.
Insuff.
Basic knowledge not achieved, the examination must be retaken.
Teaching tools
Interviews and debates in written form and on video.
Office hours
See the website of Jasmin Kluck