The 36 hour course includes tourism and business themes specifically designed to develop speaking skills. The lessons will be in German and attendance is strongly advised.
The teaching objective is to examine vocabulary and texts in German-Italian from a range of different sectors (economy, tourism and politics)
The main aim of the course is to perfect understanding and speaking skills.
This practical specialist course will allow the student to interact orally in professional situations and understand the main economics/business issues, with particular reference to business, economics and tourism vocabulary.
The requirement is German at level B2.1 of the European Language Framework.
Normally: Lessons, group work, presentations, individual preparation, company case studies. Attendance is highly recommended - o in classroom o in Teams according to University data.
Attention: In accordance with measures adopted by the University of Genoa to limit the spread of Covid-19, lessons during the 1st semester will be held online using Teams and Aulaweb.
Consolidation and extension of the language of business and economics through analysis of varyious text types, with particular focus on Italy and Germany. Exercises, reading and conversation in German.
Typical course topics include: markets, types of company, financial statements, the labour market, the role of the state in the economy, taxation, the economic impact of Covid-19 nationally and internationally
Reference bibliography: Uni? Sicher! Band 4, Wirtschaftsdeutsch, Grundlagen zur Volkswirtschaft, Finanzpolitik und zum Unternehmertum, Silke Jahr, Booksbaum 2019 (cap 1)
Students are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the content of the lessons, which will be collected and available in sections on Aulaweb.
Ricevimento: Christina Greeve Cramer: Normally Consulting hours for the whole academic year 2021-2022 in Economia/DIEC, on Monday at 10.00 am (by Teams) and always by appointment; cramer@economia.unige.it.
CHRISTINA GREEVE (President)
JOACHIM HANS BERND GERDES
MICHAELA BÜRGER-KOFTIS (Substitute)
Published timetable for the first semester AA 2021-2022
GERMAN FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES
A speaking exam including questions related to the program and a presentation.
Assessment is based on the following:
Examination and assessment procedures will be in line with the safety measures adopted by the University.
These are subject to review.
Enrolment on Aulaweb is compulsory.
