OBJECTIVE
In "Writing Practice 1" you will improve your writing skills in German. You will learn to express yourself confidently and in appropriate style across a range of text genres.
TARGET GROUP
Advanced learners of German who wish to improve their writing skills at a high level.
Minimum linguistic requirements: Level B2 (in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Approximate number of participants: 20
CONTENT
Focus: Free Time and Daily Life
- Good style: How to write more elegantly and engagingly
- Language to increase your range of written expression
- Revision of key aspects of grammar: tenses, prepositions, syntax
- Exercise basic linguistic functions (e.g., narrating, reporting, describing)
- Characteristics of text genres (e.g., short biography, tabular and detailed curriculum vitae / résumés, narrative, anecdote, report, picture story, picture description)
- Creative use of language
- Writing assignments in class and as homework
- Detailed error analysis and error correction
- Formulation exercises: How can I express this better?
- Individual correction and discussion of your texts
DATES AND COST
Further information: Schreibtraining 1 (German version)
REGISTRATION
You can register online (online registration under "Special Courses") or in person during office hours.
More information on registration