International Business Dual Honours (Level 2)
International Business Minor (Level 1)
International Business Minor (Level 2)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 1)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 2)
This course is designed for students with limited prior knowledge of German (e.g. German 1, OR one year German at school several years ago) and will develop basic communication skills in German in everyday situations such as introducing oneself, talking about your daily routines and about your immediate surroundings. Alongside the German language, you will get an insight into German culture e.g. we will learn about a variety of German traditions and customs and culture specific behaviour. By following the video series 'Deutsch Plus' which charts the problems and successes of an immigrant to Germany in his first job, you will be able to put the language learnt into a work-based context. As the focus of this module is on communication skills, a large proportion of the course will be based on oral and aural work listening to tapes and video material, and speaking in groups and in pairs in a variety of question-and-answer and role play exercises. You will also develop and practise reading and writing in German. We will use a course book which will give a basic outline and structure to the course, but the book will be supplemented by regular video work and other materials. You will also have the opportunity to practise and reinforce vocabulary and language structures by using computer exercises in KLE, linked to the weekly classes.
Upon successful completion of this module, students will normally have reached level A1 of the Common European Language Framework (CEFR - A1)
understand simple sentences and short texts will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to rephrase things; be able to ask and answer simple questions on familiar topics e.g. describing where they live will be achieved by assessments: 3
write short messages giving basic information and ask and reply to written questions will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
recognize and act upon cultural differences encountered in everyday situations and demonstrate knowledge of common traditions in the German speaking world will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
develop and reflect upon strategies for successful language learning will be achieved by assessments: 1
recognize simple grammatical structures in German and compare them to the English language. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
44 hours completion of course work tasks (KLE and other exercises)
54 hours class revision and private study
20 hours revision for and completion of written exam and listening exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at oral exam
The course work portfolio will comprise of formative and summative assessments completed during the course such as vocabulary exercises, written-up role-play dialogues, KLE tasks, listening and reading comprehension exercises, grammar exercises, very simple translations, written-up self directed learning tasks and class participation. Students will also be required to complete a reflective study diary.
An examination testing writing and reading skills, based upon the topics, vocabulary and grammar practised during the course
A short oral exam including tasks such as question-and- answer tasks and role play
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