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  • Non-Award

This course introduces students to the German language and culture, focusing on basic communication skills and intercultural awareness. It is designed for beginners and prepares students for further language learning or academic exchanges.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
FEL1453
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Apr, Sep

About this course

Overview

This elective course offers students a practical introduction to the German language and an insight into the cultures of German-speaking countries. Designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of German, the course focuses on developing basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will learn to engage in simple conversations, understand everyday texts, and explore cultural topics such as traditions, festivals, and social norms in German speaking countries. The course encourages intercultural awareness and prepares students for further language learning or academic exchange opportunities in German-speaking contexts.

On completing the course, students will be able to:

  1. Communicate in basic spoken and written German using familiar expressions and simple phrases related to everyday contexts
  2. Demonstrate understanding of key grammatical structures to form simple sentences and questions in the present and past tense
  3. Apply intercultural awareness and language skills to participate in basic conversations in realistic scenarios

What you will learn

Overview

This elective course offers students a practical introduction to the German language and an insight into the cultures of German-speaking countries. Designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of German, the course focuses on developing basic communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will learn to engage in simple conversations, understand everyday texts, and explore cultural topics such as traditions, festivals, and social norms in German speaking countries. The course encourages intercultural awareness and prepares students for further language learning or academic exchange opportunities in German-speaking contexts.

On completing the course, students will be able to:

  1. Communicate in basic spoken and written German using familiar expressions and simple phrases related to everyday contexts
  2. Demonstrate understanding of key grammatical structures to form simple sentences and questions in the present and past tense
  3. Apply intercultural awareness and language skills to participate in basic conversations in realistic scenarios

Course structure

Elective Details

Course Code: FEL1453

Offering Semesters: April, September

Credit Hours: 3

Delivery: Face-to-Face (F2F) delivery on site

Assessment Weightage: Continuous Assessment - 60%; Final Assessment - 40%

Course Lecturer: Associate Professor Dr Nicholas Lee

Contact Email: nicholaslee@sunway.edu.my