OVERVIEW

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).

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main objectives of the course are

• to provide basic written and oral command of the German language in order to meet demand in the tourism sector;
• to bring the students to a level of proficiency in the German language at B1 level of the Common European Framework for Languages. The four skills of oral and written comprehension and production will be developed, with a focus on oral skills;
• teaching will focus on aspects relating to the development of the main lexical, morphosyntactic and phonetic skills and will explore topics relating to terminological aspects of tourism
   

Students who successfully complete the course 

• will know the basic and specific linguistic structures of the language of tourism in German;
• will have in-depth knowledge of the phonetics/phonology and morphosyntax of the German language;
• will be able to converse correctly on general everyday and tourism-related topics;
• will be prepared to prepare and present the results of a research in tourism;
• will have the adequate knowledge to identify the characteristics of different types of texts in the field of tourism (publicity, administrative, advertising, contractual texts, etc.);
• will know how to use tourism-related terminology in German and will be prepared to adopt communicative strategies for the various types of text in the field of tourism

PREREQUISITES

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.

TEACHING METHODS

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.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

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:

• Im Restaurant: Konversation als Kellner (Restaurant - the role of the waiter)
• Im Tourismusbüro: Informationen geben (Tourist information office-provide information)
• Als Reiseleiter: Informationen geben (Tourist guide-provide information)
• An der Rezeption/ auf dem Schiff: Gäste einchecken, auschecken und beraten (Reception/on the ship-check in-Check out and advice)
• Touristische Attraktionen in Deutschland (Tourist attractions in Germany)

Language structures

Review and in-depth study of the main grammatical structures relevant to the trainees' level

Theoretical module

• Hotelarten (types of hotels)
• Fokus auf: Agenda 2030-barrierefreier Tourismus (Deepening-Agenda 2030- Tourism without Barriers)
• Unterwegs: Im Flugzeug-Am Bahnhof-Kreuzfahrten (to the Airport- in Train- in Cruise)
• Fokus auf: Kreuzfahrten (Gechichte-Entwicklung) (Insight- Cruise Tourism)
• Die Arbeitswelt: Vorstellungsgespräch (Job Interview)
• Reisen in Deutschland (Travelling in Germany)

The programme does not vary for non-attending students.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

For language exercises (I semester): 

• Anja Schümann, Cordula Schuring, Brigitte Schäfer, Frauke van der Werff, Menschen im Beruf-Tourismus- (A2), Hueber Verlag

materials provided by the lecturer and uploaded onto aulaweb

For the theoretical module (2nd semester)

• Cinzia Medaglia, Miriam Bertocchi, Sabine Werner, Reisekultur NEU- Deutsch für Tourismus- Poseidonia Scuola

materials provided by the lecturer and uploaded onto aulaweb

Students with DSA will be entitled to compensatory and dispensatory measures by agreement with the teacher.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

STEFANIA MODESTI (President)

DANIELA AMBROSINO

BIANCA GROMMEL

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Language exercises (60 hours): first semester starting 17 October 2024 
Theory module (54 hours): second semester starting 10 February 2025

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

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)

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Language exercises and theoretical module: assessment of communicative functions learned

 and oral interview-presentation of research work done

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

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

For the reception see Aulaweb