The teaching material for the German Language Education program FPBS UPI primarily focuses on enhancing language competencies. This includes the four language skills, supported by grammar and vocabulary proficiency. This, in turn, leads to the reinforcement of content in two main areas: Translation and Tourism.
German language competency courses include a series of language skills courses that are spread over semester 6, such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The lectures are inclusive with grammar and vocabulary material.
The implementation of language skill courses in this program follows the GER (Gemeinsame europäische Referenzrahmen für Sprachen) framework, known in English as CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This framework represents an agreement among European Union countries regarding language competence reference for learning and assessment.
Based on the GER/CEFR reference, language proficiency levels are divided into six levels, namely:
A1 = Basic Level
A2 = Elementary Level
B1 = Intermediate Level
B2 = Upper-Intermediate Level
C1 = Advanced Level
C2 = Proficient Level
The main substance of the first semester's curriculum in the German Language Education Program at FPBS UPI focuses on mastering the four basic language skills in the German language, which include listening, reading, writing, and speaking. This is supported by vocabulary and grammar proficiency. Students will be equipped with beginner-level German language learning (A1 GER), which means learning from scratch.
New students who have previously studied the German language and can demonstrate possession of a minimum B1 level German language proficiency certificate are allowed to exempt themselves from German language courses in the first semester. The German language proficiency grade obtained from the certificate can be converted into their final grade for the first semester. They can take German language courses offered in the third semester of the same year. Administratively, they will still register for courses in the first semester. Their final grades for courses taken in the third semester and beyond will be temporarily held and will be included in the transcript for the following year, at the time they register for the relevant semester and onwards
In addition to German language skills, students in this semester are also provided with English course and 'Deutschlandkunde' (cultural studies of German-speaking countries). In the group of general and basic education courses, students are equipped with religious education, Pancasila (Indonesian state philosophy), the Indonesian language, and the foundations of education.
The second semester in the German Language Education Program at FPBS UPI is a continuation of the first semester, focusing on the advanced beginner-level learning of the four language skills (A2 GER). In this second semester, students are also provided with initial knowledge of entrepreneurship, linguistics, and German literature. In the group of general education courses, a course on citizenship is offered.
In the third semester, students have progressed to intermediate-level German language skill courses (equivalent to level B1 CEFR). Level B1 in the German language reflects the ability to understand more complex texts and conversations, discuss broader topics, and express ideas with more varied sentences. This is a stage that indicates a higher level of competence than level A2.
In this third semester, students also begin to delve into the expertise of teaching German language, which includes learning about German language teaching media and strategies
In the group of basic education courses, students study about educational foundations and educational psychology. Additionally, students can also choose courses in sports or the arts.
In the fourth semester of the German Language Education Program at FPBS UPI, German language skill courses are still at an equivalent level of B1 GER. Vocabulary proficiency at this stage covers everyday vocabulary with broader themes. Regarding the expertise in teaching German language, students in this semester learn about the evaluation and planning of German language teaching.
Di kelompok mata kuliah dasar kependidikan mahasiswa menempuh perkuliahan psikologi pendidikan dan pengelolaan pendidikan.
Secara konten pembelajaran, keterampilan berbahasa Jerman yang dipelajari di semester 5 sudah berada pada tingkat setara B2 GER. Pada tingkatan ini titik fokus pembelajaran berbahasa Jerman terletak pada kemampuan untuk berargumentasi dan bernegosiasi yang berterima, dan menitikberatkan pada kompetensi diskursus yang lebih tinggi.
Mengingat pada akhir semester 5 ini mahasiswa diwajibkan untuk mengikuti ujian kompetensi kebahasajermanan tingkat internasional, yakni ujian B1, maka pada semester ini diberikan perkuliahan persiapan menuju ujian B1.
Di semester 5 ini pula mahasiswa dituntut untuk menentukan pilihan kelompok keahlian, apakah akan mengambil jalur keahlian penerjemahan atau keahlian pariwisata. Masing-masing kelompok kehalian memiliki total 12 sks, yang terbagi ke dalam beberapa mata kuliah yang tersedia di semester 5 dan semester 6. Ketika mahasiswa sudah memilih satu kelompok keahlian, maka pada semester berikutnya mereka harus tetap memilih matakuliah yang berada dalam kelompok tersebut.
Pada kelompok keahlian penerjemahan, diberikan perkuliahan mengenai penerjemahan teori dan praktik; sedangkan pada keahlian pariwisata mahasiswa diberi pengetahuan mengenai pariwisata nasional dan internasional.
Di semester ini, mahasiswa juga menempuh perkuliahan metodologi penelitian bahasa Jerman, sebagai bekal mengikuti seminar proposal dan menulis skripsi di semester selanjutnya.
Selain itu mahasiswa juga dibekali mengenai perkuliahan literasi, teknologi digital dalam pembelajaran bahasa dan seminar pendidikan agama.
Di semester 6, mahasiswa kembali belajar bahasa Jerman untuk tingkat lanjutan. Selain keterampilan berbahasa Jerman, mahasiswa juga belajar linguistik dan sastra, sebagai lanjutan dari apa yang telah mereka pelajari di semester 2.
Pada kelompok keahlian, mahasiswa mulai mempelajari alih bahasa lisan bahasa Jerman ke Bahasa Indonesia dan sebaliknya, dan juga tentang penggunaan praktis bahasa Jerman dalam kepariwisataan.
Sebagai bekal penyusunan skripsi, mahasiswa juga diberi pengetahuan tentang ilmu statistika.
Di semester 6 ini mahasiswa juga dapat mengikuti program kuliah Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN), yang pelaksanaannya dilakukan setelah perkuliahan semester 6 berakhir. Program KKN ini biasanya dilakukan pada bulan Juli-Agustus dan berdurasi kurang lebih 40 hari. Namun, belakangan ini kegiatan KKN ini diintegrasikan dengan program MBKM, sehingga pelaksanaannya dapat lebih variatif dibanding sebelumnya.
Pada dasarnya, semester 7 ini dialokasikan agar para mahasiswa dapat memilih dan mengikuti rangkaian program MBKM yang tersedia. Pada semester ini mahasiswa diarahkan untuk dapat mengikuti kegiatan-kegiatan MBKM di luar kampus yang setara dengan 20 sks, misalnya mengikuti program P3K (Program Penguatan Profesional Kependidikan), yang berupa praktek pengalaman mengajar di sekolah selama satu semester.
Mata kuliah – mata kuliah yang ditawarkan di semester ini pada umumnya bersifat pilihan, dan menjadi wadah konversi nilai yang diperoleh mahasiswa dari kegiatan-kegiatan MBKM.
Pada semester ini ditawarkan pula dua mata kuliah pengganti skripsi. Mata kuliah ini merupakan syarat untuk menempuh ujian sidang jalur non-skripsi.
Pada semester 8 tidak ada lagi perkuliahan di dalam kelas. Di semester ini mahasiswa diarahkan untuk melakukan kegiatan menulis skripsi melalui arahan dari masing-masing dosen pembimbing.
The learning system is built based on relevant planning in accordance with the goals, domains of learning, and their hierarchy. Learning is conducted using various strategies and techniques that facilitate and encourage students to think critically, explore, create, and experiment by utilizing various learning resources. In the practice of classroom learning, the learning activities are generally "students centered," where students are actively involved in achieving learning objectives through various relevant methods and media. This includes student presentations, both individually and in groups, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, demonstrations specific to certain subjects, and other assignments aimed at promoting the mastery of material, both related to German language skills and the understanding of concepts and their application in more specific content areas within the course.
In principle, the whole learning process is expected to be able to involve students to be active in strengthening conceptual, factual, procedural, and metacognitive knowledge and developing language skills. The implementation of learning has a mechanism to monitor, review, and periodically improve lecture activities, lecture preparation, and assessment of learning outcomes.
Prinsip utama proses dan realisasi pelaksanaan pembelajaran yang diselenggarakan di Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa Jerman FPBS UPI adalah sebagai berikut:
The assessment of learning outcomes is carried out to measure the achievement of predefined learning objectives. In this process, instructors are fully responsible for assessing students based on established criteria. Assessment may encompass aspects of knowledge, attitude, and skills. Essentially, the assessment conducted in each course takes various forms, including mid-term exams, final exams, final assignments, quizzes, presentations, and so on. Exams are administered at the end of each learning process. In addition to written exams, some courses also involve oral exams and performance assessments.
The assessment system in place at the Department of German Language Education, FPBS UPI, generally refers to the assessment system specified in the UPI Education Implementation Guidelines. The primary assessment system adopted is the Benchmark Referenced Grading in accordance with the reference in the applicable guidelines. For German language skill courses, students are required to achieve a minimum grade of C. With this reference, students' achievement in objectives/competencies is determined based on established criteria. The final grade for a course is expressed using the following scale.
Grade Category | Skill Level | Information | ||
In Letter | In Number | Description | ||
A | 4,0 | Excellent | 92-100 |
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A- | 3,7 | Almost Excellent | 86-91 |
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B+ | 3,4 | Very Good | 81-85 |
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B | 3,0 | Good | 76-80 |
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B- | 2,7 | Fairly Good | 71-75 |
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C+ | 2,4 | More than Adequate | 66-70 |
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C | 2,0 | Adequate | 60-65 |
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D | 1,0 | Poor | 55-59 | Minimum passing grade for bachelor degree |
E | <1,0 | Fail | < 55 | Must retake the course |
Class Schedule for Odd Semester 2023/2024