GERMAN SKILL

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Lecturer(s)	MEYER, ANDREAS
Credit(s)	2
Academic Year/Semester	2026 Spring
Day/Period	Tue.3
Campus	SFC
Class Format	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number	13139
Faculty/Graduate School	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Year Level	1, 2, 3, 4
Field	FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS SUBJECTS OF LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION GERMAN
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English Support	With English Support
Location	SFC
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Course Description	Through courses such as 'Basic', 'Intensive', 'Skill', 'Content' and 'Study abroad', offered at different levels, students develop practical language skills that can be used in discussions, negotiations and research presentations.
K-Number	FPE-CO-02512-219-02

Course Administrator	Faculty/Graduate School	FPE	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Course Administrator	Department/Major	CO
Main Course Number	Level	0	Faculty-wide
	Major Classification	2	Fundamental Subjects (Subjects of Language Communication)
	Minor Classification	51	German - Skill
	Subject Type	2	Elective required subject
Supplemental Course Information	Class Classification	2	Lecture
	Class Format	1	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
	Language of Instruction	9	Others
Academic Discipline		02	Literature, linguistics, and related fields

Course Summary

This skill-course prepares you to participate in a German course at a university in German-speaking areas during the summer holidays. It will help you choose and apply for a university or course close to your field of study, as well as prepare for the fieldwork you will be carrying out during your stay.

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

German overseas training program overview and conditions for credit acquisition; Explanation or application procedures; Preparations for the stay; About contemporary Germany; Preparation for research and fieldwork in German-speaking countries. Students are required to conduct field work on themes decided by themselves and submit the results after their return.

Course Taught by Faculty Member with Professional Experience

Not applicable

Active Learning MethodsDescription

Lab / Skill-development / On-site training
Group work

Preparatory Study

There is no need to prepare in advance. Please review thoroughly before the next class. We recommend that you spend about 90 minutes reviewing each class.

Course Plan

Lesson 1

Title

Introduction

Overview

Introduction

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 2

Title

Reports from students of former courses

Overview

Reports from students of former courses

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 3

Title

Universities and language programs in German speaking countries

Overview

Universities and language programs in German speaking countries

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 4

Title

About the life in German-speaking countries (1)

Overview

About the life in German-speaking countries (1)

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 5

Title

About the life in German-speaking countries (2)

Overview

About the life in German-speaking countries (2)

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 6

Title

About the life in German-speaking countries (3)

Overview

About the life in German-speaking countries (3)

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 7

Title

Preparation of your stay (1)

Overview

Preparation of your stay (1)

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 8

Title

Preparation of your stay (2)

Overview

Preparation of your stay (2)

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 9

Title

Explaining about yourself and about your home country in German

Overview

Explaining about yourself and about your home country in German

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 10

Title

German language in the classroom

Overview

German language in the classroom

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 11

Title

Preparation of Field Work (1)

Overview

Preparation of Field Work (1)

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 12

Title

Preparation of Field Work (2)

Overview

Preparation of Field Work (2)

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 13

Title

Closure

Overview

Closure

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Lesson 14

Title

Homework, project, presentation

Overview

Homework, project, presentation

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Other

Title

Homework, project, presentation

Overview

Homework, project, presentation

Faculty Member/Instructor in Charge

Andreas Meyer

Class Format

Same as the whole Class Format

Method of Evaluation

1. Active participation in class; 2. Presentations; 3. Homework

Generative AI Policy for Classes

In this course, the use of generative AI is partially permitted. Specifically, AI may be used in the following situations:
・Assistance with brainstorming and the initial planning stage
・Considering and organizing the structure of assignments
・Supplementary support for research purposes (however, students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information)

Please note the following points:
・If AI is used, this must be clearly stated in the submitted work (e.g., “An outline was created using Gemini”).
・Unauthorized copying of AI-generated text or the use of information with unclear sources may be considered academic misconduct.
・When writing reports or completing assignments, independent thinking is required, and the use of AI is prohibited.

Textbooks

We inform you upon lecture

Lecturer's Comments to Students

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Lab / Skill-development / On-site training	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through first-hand experience and trial-and-error by initiating their own activities at facilities and accommodations both on and off campus.
Fieldwork	An educational approach in which students conduct surveys and observations on their own to collect information both on and off campus.
Presentations	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by preparing materials and delivering presentations in class.
Discussions, Debates	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through sharing and discussing their opinions on designated topics.
Group work	An educational approach in which students are divided into small groups and assigned tasks on issues related to educational content.
Role-playing	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by being assigned specific roles to play, thus allowing them to experience different viewpoints.
Flipped classroom	An educational approach in which students study the course lecture in advance, and questions and discussions relating to that content are then held in class.
Problem-based learning	An educational approach in which students acquire knowledge and skills related to educational content by attempting to tackle specific projects or problems posed to them.