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PL22043: German in the business context 2

[Page last updated: 09 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Credits: 15 [equivalent to 30 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 300
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWOA 30%, EXCB 40%, EXIC 30%
Assessment Detail:
  • Written piece in the target language applied to the business environment (EXIC 15%)
  • Oral/Aural test in the target language (CWOA 10%)
  • Written piece in the target language (EXIC 15%)
  • Year 2 oral assessment (CWOA 20%)
  • Written piece in the target language applied to the business environment (EXCB 40%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
* Manipulate a broad range of lexis, grammatical structures, and syntax;
* Apply accurate and advanced written and spoken communicative skills;
* Demonstrate sound awareness of style and linguistic register appropriate to the world of business and management;
* Show cultural awareness.


Synopsis: Expand your language skills, with a focus on business-related topics. Youll focus on communication, exploring a wide range of different scenarios. This will allow you to improve your awareness of culturally and linguistically appropriate language. You will also develop the grammatical and linguistic skills to produce a range of texts to the high standard expected in business situations.

Content: A range of topics related to the business context, facilitating intercultural awareness
* Selected advanced grammar points, essay writing techniques, summary, reports, statistics, surveys and business terminology, CV & cover letters.
* Audio-visual material, presentations, debates, role plays, conversation, interview techniques.

Course availability:

PL22043 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following courses:

Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
  • UHPL-AKB51 : BSc(Hons) International Management and Modern Languages (German) with year abroad (Year 2)

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