Key words
Objectives
Partim German
To learn written and oral communication techniques in Business German
Partim English
To learn written and oral communication techniques in Business English
Prerequisites
Partim German
None : this course is written for absolute beginners.
Partim English
Intermediate level of English language
Topics
Partim German
Grammar for beginners - business communication (making phonecalls, organisation of a company, placing orders,...) - Landeskunde -
(industry export and import, German companies, currency , ...) - application
(preparation for application letters and application interview)
Partim English
Language aspects (phonetics - difference between British and American English - use of a dictionary - pitfalls - translation exercises) - oral business - communication: Management (handbook) - written business communication: writing reports - communication in general (texts)
Teaching Methods
Lectures - exercises - discussion exercises - role play
Materials used
Partim German
"Wirtschaftsdeutsch für Anfänger" (communication, grammar, Landeskunde)
Partim English
Syllabus "Business Communication, part one" compiled by K. Pollefliet) - handbook "Management" (series 'Getting on in Business' - series "Getting on in Business" - J. Fitzgerald - Black Cat Publishing)
Study guidance
Assessment
written test + oral test
Partim English: +assignment (mini-presentation)
Study costs
Lecturer(s)
Kathleen POLLEFLIET
Language
German + Dutch
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