German 8Laajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Capability of understanding of written and spoken German as well as communication in everyday and more demanding situations in German language.

By the end of the course the student will be able to:
- communicate on a more advanced level in German about various subjects as actual themes incl. business topics
- develop further his courage to use his language skills in more advanced situations and on more difficult and abstract topics
- demonstrate his German skills in discussions with Germans and to participate actively
- understand and analyze articles from German publications dealing with actual business themes and repeat and explain them
- give a presentation on subject on business related topics
- write basic business letters

Content

Grammar as verb and noun prepositions and passive
Business German by reading actual articles
Understanding of written articles as well as business news from TV
Spoken communication through discussion in class and group or pair work
Understanding of written articles
Basic German business letters as offers, orders, claims pp

Qualifications

German 7 or Equivalent / level B1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance:  showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination