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German for Hospitality Studies (B1)

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RHP0316
Type: Optional obligatory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: R-MR 2011
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 2 (2012-2013)
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Tuomaala, Pirkko
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
62012-10-29 – 2013-03-01Kristina FrankSwedish2012-10-08 – 2012-10-29

Learning Outcomes

The aim for the student is to develop the professional German language required in the hotel and restaurant business and in tourism enterprises together with basic knowledge of German culture. The student will have the knowledge needed for various customer service situations and he/she will be able to present Finland to tourists. The student wants to learn and improve his/her oral and written language skills needed in hotels and restaurants and in contact with tourists. The student will be able to understand and use the vocabulary required in customer service and he/she will also know the special features of German culture.

Student's Workload

Total 108 h: class hours 52 h, autonomous studies 53 h, oral and written tests 3 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

German A2 or equivalent

Contents

Customer service situations in hotels and tourism enterprises, Finnish culture and tourism, dealing with complaints, ancillary services, customer satisfaction.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Handouts supplies by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Study discussions, exercises, group work, project work, independent study.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 1 = The student knows the basic terminology of the field and has a satisfactory command of the language both orally and in writing. S/he understands the main points of texts in the field.
Grade 3 = The student has a good oral and written command of the language and s/he can apply her/his skills in working life situations. S/he understands texts in the field.
Grade 5 = The student has an excellent oral and written command of the language, s/he communicates fluently and can apply her/his skills in a versatile manner. S/he understands texts in the field without difficulty

Assessment Methods

Active course participation, completed assignments, presentations, project report, written and oral examination, self-assessment, log book. Numeric scale (0-5).


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