Business German I (B1)
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLP0317 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-LT 2006 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2007-2008) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Tuomaala, Pirkko |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2007-2008
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-LT-2O, T-LT-2T | 2008-01-07 – 2008-05-02 | Pirkko Tuomaala | Finnish | 2007-12-10 – 2008-01-11 |
| 2 | 2008-01-07 – 2008-03-07 | Pirkko Tuomaala | Finnish | 2007-12-10 – 2008-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will broaden the knowledge of grammar and the vocabulary and get familiar with the professional vocabulary required for oral and written communication in the German business environment. He has a positive attitude towards the language and its learning and the culture.
Student's Workload
Total 108 h; class hours 52 h, autonomous studies 53h, oral and written tests 3 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
German level A2 or equivalent
Contents
Presentation of staff, company presentations, telephone conversations, appointments, interviews, exhibitions.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Rakkolainen Tuomiala-Mäkelä Bürkel: Deutsch im Berufsleben, Edita Oyj, 5 th revised edition, Helsinki 2008.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group work, individual studies.
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 an versatile manner. S/he understands texts in the field without difficulty.
Assessment Methods
Active course participation, completed tasks, oral and written examination. Numerical (0-5).