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CODE 24718
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/14
LANGUAGE German
TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
SEMESTER Annual
TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

OVERVIEW

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.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course is aimed at developing oral and written communication skills also for those studying German for the first time.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

 Students will acquire adequate knowledge and an effective ability to understand business and professional vocabulary for future employment

PREREQUISITES

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.

TEACHING METHODS

Lessons, group work, presentations, individual preparation, company case studies. Attendance is highly recommended.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

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

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Will be told at the beginning of the course and in Aulaweb

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CHRISTINA GREEVE (President)

DOMINIQUE NAL

JUSTIN RAINEY

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Sem: I e II

18 September - 15 December 2023

19 February -  31 May 2024

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written and oral exam - including questions related to the program and a presentation

ASSESSMENT METHODS

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 and pronunciation

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note
11/01/2024 08:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale
25/01/2024 08:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale
03/06/2024 08:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale
17/06/2024 11:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale
01/07/2024 11:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale
02/09/2024 10:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale

FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Attendance is strongly recommended but not compulsory

Students with Specific Learning Difficulties should contact the course lecturer to establish any adjustments that need to be made to support the student in accessing the course and preparing for the final exam