INGE1351 - German 3
Credits :
3
Lecturer :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , first term, 26 hours of theory.
Language of instruction :
German
Learning outcomes :
Learning objectives : (8.g) Shows interest in current affairs and broadens his background knowledge.
(10) Is able to clearly communicate and report in the language of instruction. Is able to use in a business context at least two other languages orally and in writing and masters all techniques and skills for efficient and effective business communication.
(10.b) As far as the foreign languages are concerned, knows the general vocabulary, specific (business) economic vocabulary and grammar and uses all this accurately in written and oral communication.
(11.f) During a discussion or conversation, explains and defends a view on (business) economic problems.
Specific learning outcomes: 1. Students can use the vocabulary covered in the seminars in specific gap filling, writing and translation exercises. 2. Students can reply to general questions about the study materials. 3. Students can read and understand economic texts not discussed in class and summarize the main ideas and arguments. 4. Students can link information from the above mentioned texts with elements from the German economy or culture. 5. Students can draw up emails used in business communication. 6. Students can hold a conversation when visiting a German company and report on this visit.
Prerequisites :
For the Bachelor of Science in Business Engineering :
Co-requisites :
None
Course contents :
Capita selecta from the manuals. Audio and visual materials from German broadcasts (WDR, ZDF ..) or from company websites. Deepening vocabulary and grammatical knowledge (e.g. the conjunctive).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Lessons combine teaching sessions, conversation, exercises on vocabulary and grammar. Students give a presentation in class on a German (or Swiss or Austrian) company, product or some aspect of German culture.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Type : Exam during the examination period Description of evaluation : Oral, Written Type of questions : Open questions, Closed questions Learning material : None
Organization : Written Permanently Use learning materials : Closed book Evaluation method : Proficiency Test Integrated test Presentation Paper Question Type : Open questions Reproduction questions Application requests
Explanation : The written exam (70 % of the final grade) relates to the subjects covered in class. The oral part (30 % of the final grade) is a presentation given in class on a German (or Swiss, Austrian) product, company or region. A summary in German of this presentation (with references) has to be handed in. More details via Toledo.
The evaluation methods during the first and second exam opportunities are identical.
Recommended or required reading :
No recommended reading
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