German business communication
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KE16C084331 |
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| Type: | Elective |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Turunen, Tero |
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| Teacher Team: | Stenbacka Tuula |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students can use German in various spoken and written business communication situations. They are able to write the most usual business letters and they know essential vocabulary used in export activity. They also can communicate on the phone and through e-mail.
Student's Workload
Total work load 80 h, of which
- scheduled studies 36 h
- independent studies 44 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Wirtschaftsdeutsch or equivalent
Contents
- presentation of products and/or companies
- telephone conversations and electronic communication
- business correspondence e.g. enquires, offers, orders and complaints
- differences between the business cultures in Finland and Germany
Recommended or Required Reading
Rakkolainen & Tuomiala-Mäkelä & Bürkel: Deutsch im Berufleben
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Contact learning, groups and pair assignments, independent studies
Assessment Criteria
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Methods
-active participation in contact learning
-completion of written and oral tasks
-a written exam
-portfolio
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