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CODE 65249
ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/14
LANGUAGE German
TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
SEMESTER 1° Semester
TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

OVERVIEW

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.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching objective is to examine vocabulary and texts in German-Italian from a range of different sectors (economy, tourism and politics)

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

PREREQUISITES

The requirement is German at level B2.1 of the European Language Framework.

TEACHING METHODS

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.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

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

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

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.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CHRISTINA GREEVE (President)

JOACHIM HANS BERND GERDES

MICHAELA BÜRGER-KOFTIS (Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Published timetable for the first semester AA 2021-2022

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

A speaking exam including questions related to the program and a presentation.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

A speaking exam including questions related to the program and a presentation.

Assessment is based on the following:

  • Understanding questions
  • Knowledge of content, overall and in detail
  • Clarity and paraphrasing skills
  • Specialist knowledge
  • Grammar and syntax skills

Examination and assessment procedures will be in line with the safety measures adopted by the University.

These are subject to review.

 

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note
28/01/2022 08:30 GENOVA Orale
10/02/2022 08:30 GENOVA Orale
10/05/2022 08:00 GENOVA Orale
15/06/2022 08:00 GENOVA Orale
05/07/2022 14:00 GENOVA Orale
16/09/2022 08:00 GENOVA Orale
30/09/2022 14:00 GENOVA Orale
02/11/2022 13:00 GENOVA Orale

FURTHER INFORMATION

Enrolment on Aulaweb is compulsory.