Course: Language Proficiency Exam - CEFR C1

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Course title Language Proficiency Exam - CEFR C1
Course code KCJ/ZJZNJ
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 10
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Beníšková Bianca, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Listening comprehension. Using various techniques (open, closed tasks, e.g.,dichotomous, multiple choice assignments, matching, adjusting). Listening texts are selected from authentic records, content various discourse types and genres. Reading comprehension, comprehension different types of written texts and their functions. Writing, appropriate style and adequate linguistic resources. Speaking.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Methods of individual activities, Monitoring, Skills training
  • unspecified - 300 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The language proficiency exam links at Language practice VI. It tests communicative competence level in German language. Successfull test is an inevitable condition for continuing studies and has 7 credit points. The structure of the exam is following: students prove the ability to communicate in spoken language in various situations. There are always two students so discussion or role play techniques can be applied, which enables candidates to introduce themselves in different exam patterns (not only a traditional one - examiner - candidate).
Students manage pronounciation (segmental and suprasegmental phenomena), range and appropriation when choosing vocabulary, speech correctness, fluency, interactive level, use of compensating strategies and cultural sensitivity.
Prerequisites
Successful pass in JNC4.
KCJ/JNC4

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Listening comprehension. Use of different techniques (open, closed tasks, eg. dichotomic, with choosing answers, attaching, sorting out) ability to understand audio text generally is tested. Choosing specific information, unknown words meaning guessing based on the context. Audio texts are authentic, of different types and genres. Reading comprehension. With choosing various techniques (similar as listening), ability to understand different kinds of texts is tested. Writing. Ability of fluent and accurate writing is tested while using appropriate style and language means. Accuracy, structure,organisation, clarity and thoughts originality of the text is tested. Speaking. Ability of expressing thoughts fluently and in different situations is tested. Exam is done in pairs so technique as disscussion or role play can be used. Pronunciation, vocabulary, accuracy, fluency and interactivity and cultural sensitivioty is evaluated.
Recommended literature
  • Deutsche Grammatik. Heidelberg, 1991.
  • DREYER; SCHMITT. Lehr- und Übungsbuch der dt. Grammatik.
  • HUEBER, V. em-Abschlusskurs (Lehr- und Arbeitsbuch). Max Hueber Verlag, 2000.
  • MÜLLER; KÜPPERS; WIEMER; WILLKOP. Auf neuen Wegen. Max Hueber Verlag, 2000.
  • WEINRICH, H. Textgrammatik der dt. Sprache. Mannheim, 1993.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Study plan (Version): German for Business (2016) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Study plan (Version): German for Business (2014) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter