Die entwicklung des hörverstehens und erweiterung des wortschatzes mithilfe der 100 sekunden Tagesschau im daf-unterricht

This dissertation examines the enhancement of listening comprehension and the expansion of vocabulary in German as a Foreign Language (GFL) instruction through the use of the news format "Tagesschau in 100 Sekunden" ("News in 100 Seconds"). In the context of a six-week study conducted with students at the Turkish-German University in Istanbul, a mixed-methods design was employed, which included pre- and post-questionnaires, observation notes, and a group discussion. The results show that regular work with short, authentic video texts significantly improves listening comprehension, while digital vocabulary practice with Quizlet effectively supports the consolidation and active use of new words. Moreover, a clear increase in the participants' learning motivation was observed. The study provides empirical evidence for the didactic added value of digital media in GFL instruction and formulates practice-oriented recommendations for their targeted use in university preparatory classes. Keywords: German as a Foreign Language, listening comprehension, vocabulary, digital media, Tagesschau in 100 Sekunden, Quizlet