MLI62A102 - German Business Communication 1b, Lecture, 8.8.2024-16.8.2024

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand straightforward factual information about common every day or job-related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, 2) follow argumentation and discussion on business topics, 3) sustain a description of one or more subjects within the field of business, 4) summarize and report on factual information with some confidence, 5) communicate in German in the most common business situations, and 6) communicate about some aspects of business culture in the countries in which German is spoken.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 08.08.2024 - 16.08.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period): B1-2

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

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CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    In this course, students will deepen their ability to interact in the target language in the most common communicative situations at work and in business, using various forms of communication and media. They will review grammar and vocabulary and improve their listening and reading comprehension as well as speaking and writing skills. Students will also gain insights into the key cultural contexts in which the target language 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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    Teaching Language: German

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 15
    2025-2026 Module 15

    Registration:

    The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.

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