Lectured in 3de jaar Elektromechanica optie elektrotechniek
Theory [A] 0.0
Exercises [B] 25.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 80
Studypoints [E] 3
Lecturer Kathleen POLLEFLIET
Co-lecturers  
Reference IIELME03A03973
 
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