| Detailed information |
| Pre-requisites |
KS Business German 2
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| Original study plan |
Bachelor's programme International Business Administration 2021W |
| Objectives |
Building on German Communicative Skills and Business German 1 & 2, students extend knowledge of language learning strategies and communication strategies appropriate to C1 level.
They are able to produce and understand German at a C1 level according to the CEFR.
They can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts in German and recognize implicit meaning.
They can produce clear, well-structured reports in German which develop an argument systematically with appropriate highlighting of significant points and supporting detail.
They can give clear, detailed descriptions and presentations on complex business topics, integrating sub-themes and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion.
They can argue a case on a complex business issue, formulating points precisely and employing emphasis effectively.
They can respond to questions and comments in a meeting setting, answering lines of counter-argument fluently and appropriately.
They can express their ideas and opinions precisely, presenting and responding to complex lines of argument.
Students are keenly aware of register variation in German and can use a wide repertoire of language skills appropriately depending on interlocuter and communicative context.
They can summarise, interpret and present clearly and reliably in German information and salient points expressed in another language they know; therefore, acting as reliable mediators in multilingual business contexts.
The students have a clear awareness of challenges in intercultural communication and issues of conducting business in contemporary multilingual and multicultural settings.
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| Subject |
The following topics will form the basis of classroom activities:
- Aspects of grammar and vocabulary development necessary for linguistic and communicative competences at C1 level
- Discussion of relevant themes in contemporary business and society in German-speaking countries and internationally
- Communicative activities to foster development of student abilities in the four skill areas (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
- Discussion of key genre properties of written reports and business presentations appropriate for advanced language proficiency
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Continuous assessment in the form of production and comprehension tasks during the semester;
Development of an independent collaborative project on an issue of international business or economic development;
Oral presentation tasks;
Final written exam
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| Methods |
Communicative language practice and self-study methods to develop linguistic and communicative competences at the B2 level on the CEFR. Explanation of advanced features of genre conventions and register variation. Grammar and vocabulary development activities. Role-plays, negotiations, presentations and interaction.
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| Language |
German (and English) |
| Study material |
will be announced in the course
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| Changing subject? |
No |
