Pronunciation exercises in the language laboratory.

The reading and writing of practical texts; use of spoken German for various and special purposes. Protocol, communications, and product promotions in business in German-speaking countries. Traditions and unwritten rules of business in the German-language regions. Further information on the form and content of the course will be made available at the beginning of the semester.

To be able to cope with the very different levels of German of the students at the beginning of their studies, this course will start with an assessment test and then presumably be split up into two groups.

For all students, who are not yet on level B1, the course will be taught as a language course at A2 to B1 level. In this course the students will work with a textbook and do exercises in writing, listening and reading (and, to some extent, speaking). There will be short tests during the semester.

If the course will be split in two groups, a B1+ course will be established that will address modern German grammar and vocabulary in different ways. The work in the course is based on a variety of exercises discussed and corrected in class containing grammar, vocabulary and textual exercises. Common errors made by foreign learners of German will be discussed. Furthermore, translations into German and German pronunciation rules on the basis of phonetic transcription will be addressed.

All students (both students on A2-B1 level and students on B1+ level) work autonomously with the book "Deutsche Grammatik 2.0 - Übungsbuch 2" which is meant for self-directed learning.

Short writing assignments consisting of descriptions of various kinds, including people, places and events. Additional supportive oral descriptions and vocabulary exercises. The work in the course is based on group work and class discussion.

The main aim of this course is for students to gain a good command of German for communicative purposes. Special emphasis will be on written language and aural comprehension. Students will present short papers on various subjects. Various audio-visual aids will be used (e.g. computers, tapes, videos, as well as written texts). The course will be taught both in one large group and in much smaller groups of 2-4 participants.

Generally speaking modern German grammar is taught in a combination of lectures and seminars.

Various aspects of the verbal system (except for the subjunctive) will in particular be the focus of attention.

Assignments will be discussed and mainly corrected in class. At regular intervals short tests will show the students their actual state of grammatical skills.

Translation of news-, culture- and literature-related texts from the German media. Instructions on translation techniques and methods.

Self-directed study in German II is intended for those learners who have basic knowledge of German language, A2 or above. Learners are partly or completely in charge of all the main aspects of the learning process such as objectives, strategies, selection of resources and assessment. Learners work closely with the instructor through Interviews to set up an individualized instructional plan and to assess their progress. They participate in weekly workshops in small groups to practice oral and written production. The assessment covers all four language skills: writing, reading, oral comprehension and oral expression. Each skill is assessed in accordance with the learner's objectives. Learners can also choose how many credits they achieve (2, 4 or 6)and the assessment is completed in accordance with the number of credits.

The course offers training in the retelling and summarising of texts in a an organised and succinct manner. Classes in debating and the application of vocabulary generally used in an exchange of views. Teaching will be both in one large group and in smaller groups of 2-4 persons. If student enrolment is high, the large group will also be divided into two. If ÞÝS208G takes place this course will not be held. Students who do not go to Tübingen can, however, get the credits for this course by taking an oral exam.

A two-week intensive course in German language skills in February in Germany. If this takes place it will replace course ÞÝS207G Spoken German Skills II. (See also ÞÝS207G).

Short translation assignments with an emphasis on practical vocabulary and common aspects of German grammar. Close attention will be paid to error analysis and stylistic technique. Students get advance information about special difficulties in each translation. - Exercises on common errors made by foreign learners of German.

Students hand in written assignments, take partial exams and prepare for translations which are made collectively in class. In class, students engage in discussions about translation errors, problems and alternatives.

The course deals with the following aspects of the German-speaking countries: geography and places of interest; politics, economics, environmental issues and social structures; educational systems; media; daily life.

The reading and writing of practical texts; use of spoken German for various and special purposes. Protocol, communications, and product promotions in business in German-speaking countries. Traditions and unwritten rules of business in the German-language regions. Skills needed in making deals and contracts. Continuation of German for Special Purposes I.

A direct, yet independent continuation of ÞÝS108G German Grammar I.

We will start with the subjunctive, then other parts of speech, for example nouns, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, negatives etc. will be dealt with.

Assignments will be discussed and mainly corrected in class. At regular intervals short tests will show the students their actual state of grammatical skills.

Self-directed study in German II is a learner-centred distance course where the learner is in charge of all of the main aspects of the learning process such as objectives, strategies, selection of resources and evaluation. This course is a continuation of Self-directed studies in German I but as the objectives are determined on an individual basis depending on each participant's needs, it is also open to new learners. Learners meet with the instructor to set up an individualized instructional plan based on prior evaluation and participate in weekly workshops in small groups to practice oral and written expression. The evaluation covers all four language skills: writing, reading, oral comprehension and oral expression. Each skill is evaluated in accordance with the objectives of the learner. Learners can also choose how many credits they achieve (2, 4 or 6) and the assessment is completed in accordance with the number of credits.

Students choose a summer course at a university or an approved language school in a German-speaking country on the advice of the German teachers. The course must, as a rule, cover at least 40 teaching units (of 45 minutes). The University of Iceland does not participate in the costs of attending the course.

Translation of news-, culture- and literature-related texts from the German media. Instructions on translation techniques and methods.

Translation of common tourism text types (such as information and advertising texts, itineraries and restaurant menus) from Icelandic into German. Guidance in translation techniques and the use of secondary sources.

Language usage in German advertising texts in newspapers, journals and television presented. Text analysis. Influence of other languages on the text use analysed. Discussions about word and proverbs, wordplay and references in advertising text and the connection analysed between the spoken word and illustrations.

In this course we will discuss important current events in German-speaking countries based on coverage in various media. Other topics of the course will be cultural aspects, such as values and traditions of the German-speaking societies.

The work in the course is mainly based on a variety of reading, listening and grammar assignments as well as vocabulary excercises. Also, students work on the book "Deutsche Grammatik 2.0 - Übungsbuch 2" which is meant for self-directed learning. For the oral exam, students read the novel "Tschick" by Wolfgang Herrndorf.

Training in the composition of texts of various kinds, especially for special purposes. Students familiarise themselves with the structure of various kinds of texts.

The course will present an overview of the history and culture of the German-speaking countries. The main emphases will be chosen in consultation with students.

Students will be trained presenting Icelandic subjects, such as literature, culture, society, fauna and the nature of Iceland to German speaking tourists. Emphasis on oral presentation. Students will be trained in the vocabulary that is used in guides for German speaking tourists. Presentation of German literature where Iceland is presented.

A study will be made of texts (booklets and other advertising material in German) from the tourist industry with reference to their content and language use. The course also aims at improving the dissemination of information to German-speaking tourists, both orally and in writing.

The aim of the course is to improve the students' communicative skills with special reference to informative texts (e.g. academic and scholarly texts). Exercises will concentrate on various topics concerning register and style, word choice, grammar, sentence structure, and text structure.

The work in the course is mainly based on a variety of assignments that form the basis for the written assignments.

Students choose a summer course at a university or an approved language school in a German-speaking country on the advice of the German teachers. The course must, as a rule, cover at least 40 teaching units (of 45 minutes). The University of Iceland does not participate in the costs of attending the course.

Pronunciation exercises in the language laboratory.

The reading and writing of practical texts; use of spoken German for various and special purposes. Protocol, communications, and product promotions in business in German-speaking countries. Traditions and unwritten rules of business in the German-language regions. Further information on the form and content of the course will be made available at the beginning of the semester.

To be able to cope with the very different levels of German of the students at the beginning of their studies, this course will start with an assessment test and then presumably be split up into two groups.

For all students, who are not yet on level B1, the course will be taught as a language course at A2 to B1 level. In this course the students will work with a textbook and do exercises in writing, listening and reading (and, to some extent, speaking). There will be short tests during the semester.

If the course will be split in two groups, a B1+ course will be established that will address modern German grammar and vocabulary in different ways. The work in the course is based on a variety of exercises discussed and corrected in class containing grammar, vocabulary and textual exercises. Common errors made by foreign learners of German will be discussed. Furthermore, translations into German and German pronunciation rules on the basis of phonetic transcription will be addressed.

All students (both students on A2-B1 level and students on B1+ level) work autonomously with the book "Deutsche Grammatik 2.0 - Übungsbuch 2" which is meant for self-directed learning.

Short writing assignments consisting of descriptions of various kinds, including people, places and events. Additional supportive oral descriptions and vocabulary exercises. The work in the course is based on group work and class discussion.

The main aim of this course is for students to gain a good command of German for communicative purposes. Special emphasis will be on written language and aural comprehension. Students will present short papers on various subjects. Various audio-visual aids will be used (e.g. computers, tapes, videos, as well as written texts). The course will be taught both in one large group and in much smaller groups of 2-4 participants.

Generally speaking modern German grammar is taught in a combination of lectures and seminars.

Various aspects of the verbal system (except for the subjunctive) will in particular be the focus of attention.

Assignments will be discussed and mainly corrected in class. At regular intervals short tests will show the students their actual state of grammatical skills.

Translation of news-, culture- and literature-related texts from the German media. Instructions on translation techniques and methods.

Self-directed study in German II is intended for those learners who have basic knowledge of German language, A2 or above. Learners are partly or completely in charge of all the main aspects of the learning process such as objectives, strategies, selection of resources and assessment. Learners work closely with the instructor through Interviews to set up an individualized instructional plan and to assess their progress. They participate in weekly workshops in small groups to practice oral and written production. The assessment covers all four language skills: writing, reading, oral comprehension and oral expression. Each skill is assessed in accordance with the learner's objectives. Learners can also choose how many credits they achieve (2, 4 or 6)and the assessment is completed in accordance with the number of credits.

The course offers training in the retelling and summarising of texts in a an organised and succinct manner. Classes in debating and the application of vocabulary generally used in an exchange of views. Teaching will be both in one large group and in smaller groups of 2-4 persons. If student enrolment is high, the large group will also be divided into two. If ÞÝS208G takes place this course will not be held. Students who do not go to Tübingen can, however, get the credits for this course by taking an oral exam.

A two-week intensive course in German language skills in February in Germany. If this takes place it will replace course ÞÝS207G Spoken German Skills II. (See also ÞÝS207G).

Short translation assignments with an emphasis on practical vocabulary and common aspects of German grammar. Close attention will be paid to error analysis and stylistic technique. Students get advance information about special difficulties in each translation. - Exercises on common errors made by foreign learners of German.

Students hand in written assignments, take partial exams and prepare for translations which are made collectively in class. In class, students engage in discussions about translation errors, problems and alternatives.

The course deals with the following aspects of the German-speaking countries: geography and places of interest; politics, economics, environmental issues and social structures; educational systems; media; daily life.

The reading and writing of practical texts; use of spoken German for various and special purposes. Protocol, communications, and product promotions in business in German-speaking countries. Traditions and unwritten rules of business in the German-language regions. Skills needed in making deals and contracts. Continuation of German for Special Purposes I.

A direct, yet independent continuation of ÞÝS108G German Grammar I.

We will start with the subjunctive, then other parts of speech, for example nouns, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, negatives etc. will be dealt with.

Assignments will be discussed and mainly corrected in class. At regular intervals short tests will show the students their actual state of grammatical skills.

Self-directed study in German II is a learner-centred distance course where the learner is in charge of all of the main aspects of the learning process such as objectives, strategies, selection of resources and evaluation. This course is a continuation of Self-directed studies in German I but as the objectives are determined on an individual basis depending on each participant's needs, it is also open to new learners. Learners meet with the instructor to set up an individualized instructional plan based on prior evaluation and participate in weekly workshops in small groups to practice oral and written expression. The evaluation covers all four language skills: writing, reading, oral comprehension and oral expression. Each skill is evaluated in accordance with the objectives of the learner. Learners can also choose how many credits they achieve (2, 4 or 6) and the assessment is completed in accordance with the number of credits.

Students choose a summer course at a university or an approved language school in a German-speaking country on the advice of the German teachers. The course must, as a rule, cover at least 40 teaching units (of 45 minutes). The University of Iceland does not participate in the costs of attending the course.

Translation of news-, culture- and literature-related texts from the German media. Instructions on translation techniques and methods.

Translation of common tourism text types (such as information and advertising texts, itineraries and restaurant menus) from Icelandic into German. Guidance in translation techniques and the use of secondary sources.

Language usage in German advertising texts in newspapers, journals and television presented. Text analysis. Influence of other languages on the text use analysed. Discussions about word and proverbs, wordplay and references in advertising text and the connection analysed between the spoken word and illustrations.

In this course we will discuss important current events in German-speaking countries based on coverage in various media. Other topics of the course will be cultural aspects, such as values and traditions of the German-speaking societies.

The work in the course is mainly based on a variety of reading, listening and grammar assignments as well as vocabulary excercises. Also, students work on the book "Deutsche Grammatik 2.0 - Übungsbuch 2" which is meant for self-directed learning. For the oral exam, students read the novel "Tschick" by Wolfgang Herrndorf.

Training in the composition of texts of various kinds, especially for special purposes. Students familiarise themselves with the structure of various kinds of texts.

The course will present an overview of the history and culture of the German-speaking countries. The main emphases will be chosen in consultation with students.

Students will be trained presenting Icelandic subjects, such as literature, culture, society, fauna and the nature of Iceland to German speaking tourists. Emphasis on oral presentation. Students will be trained in the vocabulary that is used in guides for German speaking tourists. Presentation of German literature where Iceland is presented.

A study will be made of texts (booklets and other advertising material in German) from the tourist industry with reference to their content and language use. The course also aims at improving the dissemination of information to German-speaking tourists, both orally and in writing.

The aim of the course is to improve the students' communicative skills with special reference to informative texts (e.g. academic and scholarly texts). Exercises will concentrate on various topics concerning register and style, word choice, grammar, sentence structure, and text structure.

The work in the course is mainly based on a variety of assignments that form the basis for the written assignments.

Students choose a summer course at a university or an approved language school in a German-speaking country on the advice of the German teachers. The course must, as a rule, cover at least 40 teaching units (of 45 minutes). The University of Iceland does not participate in the costs of attending the course.