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German A1

Course start:     
A1.1 in winter semester/ A1.2 in summer semester
 
Duration:
one semester per level
 
Scope:
4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:


There are no prerequisites for participation in A1.1.

The prerequisites for A1.2 are

  • successful completion of A1.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A1.1 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful participation in a university approved placement test.
     
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
Each module ends with a written examination (90 minutes). 
At least 80% active participation in the courses is required for admission to the exam.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:          
Participants acquire basic knowledge and basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing for communication in everyday life as well as knowledge of the country. Fundamentals in phonetics, spelling, grammar and lexis are taught. 
Teaching material:     
Spektrum A1+ (Schubert Verlag)
The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (A1.1), Volume 2 (A1.2)

Module descriptions:          
German A1.1 and German A1.2
 

Please note: Courses start on 21 October 2024 and end on 7 February 2025. 

German A1.1 Group 11st MMT

Tue, 6 - 7.30 pm

Thu, 6 - 7.30 pm

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1403

Anna Wiesmeier
German A1.1 Group 21st MGWM, 1st MoRe, 1st MAMA, 1st MMT

Tue, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

Thu, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

UBH 0211

UBH 0211

Kerstin Bellmann
German A1.1 Group 31st MDRS, 1st IBRE

Mon, 9.45 - 11.15 am

Fri, 8 - 9.30 am

SPQ 1401

SPQ 1402

Katerina Barta
German A1.1 Group 42nd MMT

Tue, 8 - 9.30 am

Thu, 9.45 - 11.15 am

SPQ 1402

SPQ 1403

Kerstin Bellmann
German A1.1 Group 51st MCE, 1st MPE

Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

Wed, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1401

Jirina Svobodova
German A1.1 Group 61st CMS, 1st TAIEM

Tue, 8 - 9.30 am

Fri, 11.30 am - 1 pm

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1403

Katerina Barta
German A1.1 Group 71st MMT, 1st MGWM, 1st MoRe

Mon, 6 - 7.30 pm

Wed, 6 - 7.30 pm

SPQ 1403

SPQ 0302

Jirina Svobodova
German A1.1 Group 81st MMT, 1st MAMA, 1st CMS, 1st MPE, 1st MGWM

Tue, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

Thu, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

onlineEric Welzel
German A1.1 Group 91st MAMA

Wed, 9.45 - 11.15 am

Fri, 2.30 - 4 pm

SPQ 1402

SPQ 1402

Kathleen Oehmichen


Subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2024/2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 18 October. Courses will not start until 21 October.

German A2

Course start:A2.1 in winter semester/ A2.2 in summer semester
Duration:one semester per level
Scope:4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
Prerequisites:


The prerequisites for A2.1 are:

  • successful completion of A1.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A1.2 or A1 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful completion of a university approved placement test.

The prerequisites for A2.2 are:

  • successful completion of A2.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A2.1 from a recognized language institute (e.g. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful completion of a university approved placement test.
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
Each module ends with a written exam (90 minutes). 
At least 80% active participation in the course is required for admission to the examination.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:     

Participants expand their knowledge of the basics of German grammar and their general vocabulary and conduct conversations on various topics of everyday life. The skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking are further practiced and expanded.
 
Teaching material:     
Spektrum A2+ (Schubert Verlag)
The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (A2.1), Volume 2 (A2.2)
 

Module descriptions:     
German A2.1 or German A2.2
 

Please note: Courses start on 21 October 2024 and end on 7 February 2025. 

German A2.1 Group 11st CMS, 1st TAIEM

Tue, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

Thu, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

SPQ 1403

PRÜ 1104

Anna Wiesmeier
German A2.1 Group 21st and 3rd MDRS

Mon, 9.45 - 11.15 am

Wed, 2.30 - 4 pm

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1402

Kerstin Bellmann
German A2.1 Group 31st MMT

Tue, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

Fri, 2.30 - 4 pm

SPQ 1402

SPQ 1403

Nina Reichel
German A2.1 Group 41st MCE, 1st MPE

Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

Wed, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

SPQ 1402

SPQ 1403

Jana Bens-Wiewiorski
German A2.1 Group 51st MGWM, 1st MoRe

Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

Wed, 2.30 - 4 pm

UBH 0211

SPQ 1403

Susanne Gasda
German A2.1 Group 61st IBRE, 1st MAMA, 2nd MMT

Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 pm 

Wed, 9.45 - 11.15 am

MIB 1108 

SPQ 1401

Katerina Barta
German A2.1 Group 71st MMT, 1st IBRE

Mon, 11.30 am - 1 pm

Wed, 11.30 am - 1 pm

SPQ 1403

SPQ 1403

Katrin Böhmker


Amendments reserved

Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2024/2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 18 October. Courses will not start until 21 October.

German B1

Course start:     
B1.1 in winter semester/ B1.2 in summer semester
 
Duration:
one semester per level
 
Scope:
4 SWS lecture, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:


The prerequisites for B1.1 are

  • successful completion of A2.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A2.2 or A2 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful participation in a university approved placement test.

The prerequisites for B1.2 are

  • successful completion of B1.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level B1.1 from a recognized language institute (e.g. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful participation in a university approved placement test.
     
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
Each module ends with a written exam (90 minutes). 
At least 80% active participation in the course is required for admission to the examination.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:

Participants build on previously acquired language knowledge and skills. They repeat and expand vocabulary and grammatical knowledge in communicative scenarios involving all language skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking). 
 
Teaching material:

Spektrum B1+ (Schubert Verlag)
The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (B1.1), Volume 2 (B1.2)
 
Module descriptions:     
German B1.1 and German B1.2
 

Please note: Courses start on 21 October 2024 and end on 7 February 2025. 

German B1.1 Group 1open

Tue, 9.45 - 11.15 am

Fri, 9.45 - 11.15 am

SPQ 1401

SPQ 1402

Kathleen Oehmichen
German B1.1 Group 21st and 3rd MDRS, 1st MGWM, 1st MoRe, 1st CMS, 1st MPE, 1st TAIEM

Wed, 6 - 7.30 pm

Thu, 6 - 7.30 pm

SPQ 1302

UBH 0211

Kerstin Bellmann
German B1.1 Group 31st IBRE, 1st MAMA, 1st MMT, 2nd MMT

Mon, 8 - 9.30 am

Wed, 9.45 - 11.15 am

SPQ 1402

SPQ 1403

Katrin Böhmker


Subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2024/2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 18 October. Courses will not start until 21 October.

German B1 Express

Course start/ duration:The course starts on 14 October 2024 and end on 7 February 2025. 
Scope:8 units per week (45 minutes each)
and 8 units self studies
Prerequisites:
  • successful completion of A2.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A2.2 or A2 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc) or
  • proof of A2 language proficiency via in-class placement test on 14 October
Content:Participants build on previously acquired language knowledge and skills to complete B1 level. They repeat and expand vocabulary and grammatical knowledge in communicative scenarios 
involving all language skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking). 
Course material:Spektrum B1+ (Schubert Verlag) 
Examination/ credits:Admission to the exam is granted based on participation in 80% of the classes. 
Both level examinations (B1.1 and B1.2) are  written exams of 90 minutes. They are scheduled for 11.-13. February 2025. 
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a B1 Certificate and, if required, 8 credit points.
Course fee:For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 580 € / semester

The course starts on 14 October 2024 and end on 7 February 2025. 

Monday, 2.30 - 4 pmSPQ 1403Katerina Barta
Wednesday, 2.30 - 4 pmUBH 0208Katerina Barta
Wednesday, 4.15 - 5.45 pmUBH 0211Katerina Barta
Friday, 9.45 - 11.15 amSPQ 1403Katerina Barta

Subject to change

The registration for the German B1 Express course is closed.  

You will receive an invitation to the course or placement test via OPAL by 11 October 2024. Please note that you must be present in class on 14 October. Otherwise you will lose your place in the course. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Katerina Barta, katerina [dot] barta [at] iuz [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (katerina[dot]barta[at]iuz[dot]tu-freiberg[dot]de) or deutschkurse [at] iuz [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (deutschkurse[at]iuz[dot]tu-freiberg[dot]de) 

German B2

Course start:
B2.1 in winter semester/ B2.2 in summer semester
 
Duration:
one semester per level
 
Scope:
4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:     


The prerequisites for B2.1 are

  • successful completion of B1.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level B1.2 or B1 from a recognized language institute (eg Goethe, telc) or
  • successful participation in a university approved placement test.

The prerequisites for B2.2 are

  • successful completion of B2.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level B2.1 from a recognized language institute (e.g. Goethe, telc) or
  • successful participation in a university approved placement test.
     
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
The module examination includes a portfolio examination consisting of 4 parts including all language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, writing).
At least 80% active participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:     

Participants learn to understand a wide range of texts, to express themselves in writing on complex issues clearly and in a structured manner and to give oral presentations on general topics and on topics from their own areas of interest. They actively participate in discussions and present their own point of view.
 
Teaching material:     
Kompass DaF B2. Deutsch für Studium und Beruf (Klett Verlag). The integrated course and workbook is available in two-part volumes (Volume 1 - B2.1 and Volume 2 - B2.2).
 

Module descriptions:          
German B2.1 and German B2.2
 

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Please note: Courses start on 21 October 2024 and end on 7 February 2025. 

German B2.1 Group 11st IBRE, 1st MAMA, 1st MMT

Tue, 8 - 9.30 am

Thu, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

SPQ 0302

SPQ 1402

Katja Polanski
German B2.1 Group 21st and 3rd MDRS, 1st MoRe, 1st CMS, 1st MPE, 1st TAIEM, 1st MCE

Wed, 6 - 7.30 pm

Fri, 8 - 9.30 am

SPQ 1402

SPQ 1403

Katja Polanski
German B2.1 Group 3open

Mon, 9.45 - 11.15 am

Wed, 8 - 9.30 am

SPQ 1402

SPQ 1403

Katrin Böhmker


Amendments reserved

Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2024/2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 18 October. Courses will not start until 21 October.

Communication in Studies and Work (C1)

Course start:
in winter semester and summer semester
 
Duration:
one semester 
 
Scope:
4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:


 


The prerequisites for participation are

  • DSH-2 or an equivalent certificate
  • successful completion of at least B2.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg
     
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
The module examination is a portfolio examination consisting of 3 parts.
At least 80% active participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:

 



Participants become familiar with essential linguistic features and typical structures of oral and written texts. They acquire strategies to adequately cope linguistically with the written and oral communicative situations associated with their studies/doctoral studies or everyday professional life. They are able to present and present content specific to text type and context, as well as to argue their own point of view in different situations.


 


Teaching material:  

 

Internal teaching material
Module descriptions:       Communication in Studies and Work (C1)
 

Please note: The course starts on 21 October 2024 and ends on 7 February 2025. 

Communication in Studies and Work (C1)1st MMB, 1st and 2nd MVTC, 1st and 2nd MET; 1st MUT

Mon, 6 - 7.30 pm

Wed, 4.15 - 5.45 pm

UBH 0211

SPQ 1402

Susanne Gasda

Amendments reserved

Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2024/2025 is closed. 

You will receive the invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 18 October. Courses will not start until 21 October.

German for Engineers (C1)

Course start:
in the summer semester 2025
 
Duration:
one semester
 
Scope:
4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:


The prerequisites for participation are

  • DSH-2 or an equivalent certificate
  • successful completion of at least B2.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg
     
Examination/Credits:     

4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion
The module examination is a portfolio examination consisting of 4 parts.
At least 80% participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination.
Course fee:

 

For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:     


Participants become familiar with essential linguistic features and typical structures of oral and written specialized texts. They acquire strategies for listening comprehension, reading comprehension, academic writing and presentation, can apply them in their own text reception and text production to cope with the linguistic-communicative tasks associated with their studies.
 
Teaching material:     Internal teaching material
 
Module descriptions:               Fachsprache Deutsch für Ingenieure 
 

Please note that the course will not be offered in the winter semester 2024/25.

Please note that the course will not be offered in the winter semester 2024/25.

Katja Polanski
Direktorin Abteilung Sprachen, Prüferstraße 2, Zimmer 3.404, 09599 Freiberg
katja.polanski [at] iuz.tu-freiberg.de +49 3731 39-4390