FH00EA42 Business German (3 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: German Studies Network
This course is offered through the Network for Deutsch Kooperation in der Lehre. These studies are available for the following degree students:
- Language Teacher and Primary School Teacher Education for Language Awareness and Multilingualism, Bachelor’s and Master's Degree Programme (Specialisation in German Language and Culture)
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programme in Languages (Subject Teacher, Specialisation in German Language and Culture)
- Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programme for Multidisciplinary Language Experts (Specialisation in German Language and Culture)
Description
An in-depths study of German-speaking business communication. The focus of the written exercises is on business texts, e.g. in the fields of commerce, administration, and other business-relevant areas. Additionally, German vocabulary and German-speaking business texts are introduced and supported by their English equivalents, as the course will be conducted in English.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will
- identify the genre conventions and syntactic structures of German business-related texts
- has gained an extensive vocabulary concerning German-speaking business communication
- is able to write about topical issues in German-speaking countries on the basis of authentic business texts
- apply relevant skills in professional business communications
Generic competences:
digitalization, leadership and development, internationality, sustainability and responsibility, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication, critical thinking
Additional information
Campus: Joensuu
Offering data: The course is intended for students with a minor in German. The course can also be taken as part of the module International business and retail: German-speaking countries.
To be organised every year.
Language of instruction: English, German