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.

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

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

Attendees and non-attendees have the same programme

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

16 September - 16 December 2024

10 February -  24 May 2025

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

FURTHER INFORMATION