Kursens beskrivning

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand the main points made in clear standard spoken language on matters regularly encountered in business settings, 2) sustain a short conversation about one’s field of interest, 3) understand the main content of straightforward business texts and articles, 4) read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to business with a satisfactory level of comprehension, 5) produce straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence, 6) produce short, simple texts on business topics, using simple language to list advantages and disadvantages, 7) produce brief reports on business topics in a standard conventional format, which pass on routine factual information and state reasons for action, and 8) communicate about some aspects of business culture in the countries in which German is spoken.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 29.07.2024 - 07.08.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Hans-Joachim Schulze

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CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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  In this course, students will expand their knowledge of German grammatical structures learned in previous courses and will further develop their German communication skills for business contexts. Students will become familiar with common business norms and practices in countries where German is spoken. The course will focus equally on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

DETAILS

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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  CEFR: Beginning level A2, Target level B1.1

  Teaching Language : German

  Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Module 15
  2023-2024 Module 15

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  The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.

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