The course includes business themes specifically designed to develop reading, listening and speaking skills. The lessons will be in German and attendance is strongly advised.
This course is aimed at developing oral and written communication skills also for those studying German for the first time.
Students will acquire adequate knowledge and an effective ability to understand business and professional vocabulary for future employment
The course is of one year's duration for those who already have a basic knowledge of the language.
Beginners, interested in learning German, can anticipate the acquisition of the basics by joining the lessons, dedicated to them, in the second semester class schedule. The preparation they achieve will enable them to follow the annual course in the following academic year.
Lessons, group work, presentations, individual preparation, company case studies. Attendance is highly recommended.
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
Continuation of the study of economic and business vocabulary also by reading and commenting on authentic documents and topical articles with particular attention to the comparison between Italy and Germany
Attendees and non-attendees have the same programme
Will be told at the beginning of the course and in Aulaweb
Ricevimento: Christina Greeve Cramer: Consulting hours for the whole academic year 2024-2025 on Monday at 13.00 pm (perhaps by Teams) and always by appointment; cramer@economia.unige.it.
CHRISTINA GREEVE (President)
DOMINIQUE NAL
JUSTIN RAINEY
Sem: I e II
16 September - 16 December 2024
10 February - 24 May 2025
Written and oral exam - including questions related to the program and a presentation
Assessment is based on the following:
Attendance is strongly recommended but not compulsory
