The student knows the essential items of the language and culture of a target country.

The students in tandem pairs independently organize all the required sessions (46 hours) and write a learning diary on each session as well as on cultural events to the supervising teacher. Furthermore, the student writes independently a final essay of the outcomes of the course. The student prepares with his/her tandem partner a presentation of the main issues of the sessions for the final meeting of the course. The student uses English as a working language.

The course is a reciprocal language and intercultural communication course in which the students are paired with a native speaker of the target language to work on a series of learning tasks. The paired students work independently, but the study process of each tandem pair will be guided by a tandem instructor.
Language studies
Cultural studies and events

a) Tandem sessions 48 school hours (à 45 min)
with the tandem pair 16 x 1,5 h = 24 h

two visits to cultural events = 6 h

two sessions with the tandem instructor = 1,5 h

final seminar with other tandem pairs = 4,5 h

Written tasks 26 school hours (á 45 min)

learning diary 7,5 h

one essay/student on cultural topics (about 3 pages each) = 4,5 h

final work for the presentation (poster, PP presentation, video etc.) = 7,5 h
Independent work and information retrieval = 7,5 h





b) Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to on a plan if the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student´s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Assessment of one´s own learning is a compulsory part of each course.¬¬¬¬¬

Learning materials can be selected depending on the interests and goals of the participants.
Materials produced by the students

The course is evaluated on scale PASSED – FAILED.

Passed:
The student knows the essential items of the language and culture of a target country.
The student has covered all the necessary tasks of the module (mentioned in the learning methods part above )