The German language course aims to provide written and oral proficiency corresponding to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in order to develop the inter-/and intracultural skills necessary for working in the local an international tourism sector.
The first semester is devoted to language exercises (60 hours), the second to the theoretical module (54 hours).
The theoretical module (II semester) of 54 hours is accompanied by language exercises (lecture, 60 hours, I semester). Frontal teaching accompanied by seminar-type practice units. The theoretical module of the course provides an introduction to the essential knowledge of grammar, phonetics/phonology, morphosyntax and semantics/lexicon of the German language in contrastive perspective with Italian. During the lectures, which include translation exercises from the foreign language into Italian and vice versa, the students will be taken from level A2 to level B1 according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in all four language skills (Listening Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Spoken Production, Written Production) and with regard to the grammatical knowledge required. By the end of the course, the student will have acquired a written and oral command of the German language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework for Languages, which will enable him/her to respond to demand in the tourism sector, including the ability to manipulate and elaborate texts specific to tourism communication. The analysis of authentic documentation relating to the tourism sector will form the basis of the teaching material.
The main objectives of the course are
Students who successfully complete the course
The course requires an entry level of A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
In both September and October 2024, in a week to be indicated,, a self-assessment test will be available in order to check that the incoming language skills correspond to the required A2 level. Based on the score obtained from the test, the teacher will announce who is in possession of the A2 level. Those who do NOT meet the required entry level will be able to fill in their gaps by using additional consolidation material.
More information is available in the Aulaweb area.
Lessons are in presence. The lessons, both the exercises and the theoretical module, have the character of a participative lesson and therefore envisage the active involvement of students. Visits and ‘on-site’ lessons will be planned at specific company realities in the tourism sector.
Attendance is strongly recommended.
The four skills of oral and written comprehension and production will be developed, with a focus on the oral skills needed to work in the tourism industry.
Reader
Communicative functions on the basis of the following subject areas:
Language structures
Review and in-depth study of the main grammatical structures relevant to the trainees' level
Theoretical module
The programme does not vary for non-attending students.
For language exercises (I semester):
materials provided by the lecturer and uploaded onto aulaweb
For the theoretical module (2nd semester)
Students with DSA will be entitled to compensatory and dispensatory measures by agreement with the teacher.
STEFANIA MODESTI (President)
BIANCA GROMMEL
Language exercises (60 hours): first semester starting 17 October 2024 Theory module (54 hours): second semester starting 10 February 2025
Language exercises and theoretical module: oral interview (account of experience in a company environment)
The final grade is given by the average of the two parts (50% language exercises + 50% theory module)
Language exercises and theoretical module: assessment of communicative functions learned
and oral interview-presentation of research work done
Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Serena Scotto (scotto@economia.unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison
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