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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Joint Master's Program Global Business - Canada/Taiwan 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
Upon successful completion of this course student will:
- LO1 recall and accurately pronounce at least 20 basic vocabulary words used in everyday greetings and introductions.
- LO2 identify the correct meaning of basic spoken phrases (e.g., 'How are you?' or 'What is your name?') through multiple-choice listening exercises.
- LO3 introduce themselves using simple sentences (e.g., name, nationality, age) in a brief spoken or written presentation.
- LO4 match subjects with appropriate verbs in basic present tense sentences (e.g., 'I am', 'You are').
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
| Students are able to successfully apply all four skill areas on an A1 level according to the CEFR with a special focus on business related and formal communication contexts.
e.g.: Can follow language which is very slow and carefully articulated, with long pauses for them to assimilate meaning.
Can recognize concrete information (e.g. places and times) on familiar topics encountered in everyday life, provided it is delivered slowly and clearly.
e.g.: Can understand very short, simple texts a single phrase at a time, picking up familiar names, words
and basic phrases and rereading as required.
Can understand short, simple messages sent via social media or email (e.g. proposing what to
do, when and where to meet).
e.g.: Can produce simple, mainly isolated phrases about people and places.
Can name an object and indicate its shape and colour while showing it to others using basic words/signs,
phrases and formulaic expressions, provided they can prepare in advance.
e.g.: Can interact in a simple way but communication is totally dependent on repetition at a slower rate, rephrasing and repair. Can ask and answer simple questions, initiate and respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.
e.g.: Can give information about matters of personal relevance (e.g. likes and dislikes, family) using simple words and basic expressions.
Can produce simple isolated phrases and sentences.
(Corresponding to the descriptors of the CEFR:
https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/cefr-descriptors)
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Of syntax (e.g. sentence order in questions and short statements, position of the prefix in splitable verbs)
of pronunciation rules (e.g. long and short vowels, word stress on prefixes)
of grammar (e.g. Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ; past tense (Perfekt), possessive articles)
of pragmatics (e.g. celebrating holidays, communicating in informal and semi-formal situations in German
speaking countries)
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Presence in class meetings is mandatory (min. 80%).
Ongoing assessment consists of the following components:
Performance in class including oral presentations (25%)
Written homework assignments (20%)
Oral and written examination (15% and 40%)
Students can reach a maximum of 100 points (=100%) in total:
A minimum of 55% in total is necessary to obtain a positive grade. If students fail to be present min.
80% they cannot obtain a positive grade.
The tests and exams include grammar and vocabulary questions as well as tasks on all four skill areas
(listening comprehension. reading comprehension, writing + speaking/oral interaction in the oral exam.)
Especially in the final oral and written exam there is a strong focus on applying the language.
Individual feedback is given orally in class and in written form (on Moodle) throughout the semester.
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| Methods |
The course is an interactive, instructor lead class in which students are expected to be prepared to work on the 4 basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and understanding German, in particular, Business German at the Beginner’s level.
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| Language |
German/English |
| Study material |
Momente A1 Kursbuch ; Hueber Verlag, München; ISBN 978-3-19-501791-6
Momente A1 Arbeitsbuch; Hueber Verlag, München; ISBN 978-3-19-511791-3
+ Material handed out in class and uploaded on Moodle
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
Students have a repertoire of basic language which enables them to deal with most everyday situations with predictable content. They can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
They are able to:
- introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have.
- interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
- understand reading and listening texts (e.g. emails, dialogues) in familiar everyday life settings.
- write a short informative text on familiar topics of everyday life (e.g. on somebody´s family, work
or hobbies)
- express likes and dislikes
- write and respond to an informal email (e.g. an invitation)
- conduct an interview with basic and predictable questions and answers
- ask for and give the time
- make, confirm, cancel or postpone an appointment
- ask for and give directions around town
- describe an object (colour, shape, material) or environment
- talk about past events (e.g. holidays or weekend activities)
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