Learning objectives
Students will possess a solid knowledge of selected areas of basic grammar and can actively apply and reflect on this knowledge when analyzing texts. They will be proficient in the methods of decoding and recoding adapted original texts and simple original texts (prose) with appropriate aids, at a speed of at least one word per minute. Students are able to place these texts in their historical and cultural context and possess selected knowledge of individual eras, genres, and authors in literary history.
Contents
Contents of the language learning course in a foreign language of the student’s choice include: development of a basic vocabulary of approximately 400 words; teaching and practicing selected areas of basic grammar; teaching and practicing basic skills in decoding and recoding adapted original texts and simple original texts (with commentary); providing basic knowledge of ancient cultural and reception history.
The languages Classical Greek / Latin can be selected.
Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language course plus self-study. Courses must be selected from the catalog of beginner to A2 courses offered by the TU Dresden language program; this catalog will be announced at the beginning of the semester in the usual manner.
Requirements for participation
No previous knowledge is required.
Usability
General language requirement level A2 taking into account the respective study regulations (“Studienordnung”) and is a prerequisite for B1.
Requirements for awarding credit points
Language test(s) of 90 minutes.
The credit points are earned when the test(s) are passed.