Module Code - Title:
GE4922
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GERMAN FOR BUSINESS 2A
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
GE4921
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is set at B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
To continue the business German foundation provided in Semester 1. To continue to provide an insight into socio-economic and political structures in Germany and to develop students' familiarity with German culture. To equip students with the linguistic skills necessary to deal with business situations. To familiarise students with organisational structures of German firms.
Syllabus:
This syllabus is set at B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Lecture: Postwar German-speaking countries: society and institutions; political, economic, cultural and literary trends; contemporary literature and culture in the German-speaking countries of Europe.
Tutorials: a) analysis of literary texts to provide further access to the topics discussed in the lecture while at the same time further developing reading techniques, principles of textual analysis and text discussion in oral and written form; b) introduction to firm structures in Germany; induction in telephone techniques and other work-related interactive skills
Language laboratory: exercises in pronunciation, listening comprehension and grammar utilizing CALL facilities
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
* identify and discuss in German the main historical and cultural events shaping the German-speaking countries since 1945
* identify the main political, economic and cultural events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland since WWII
* describe the main socio-economic players in Germany
* use and evaluate multimedia material with specific focus on business-related language exercises
* use a broad of range of grammatical structures and vocabulary revised and introduced during the semester with an appropriate level of correctness
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
* present in German (in both writing and speaking) their own analysis of aspects of the German-language cultures and societies studied
* recognise individual strengths and weaknesses
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
* articulate oral production with more precise pronunciation, including intonation
* perform a group presentation in German with a culture-contrastive element
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
A one-hour lecture will be supported by a tutorial in which texts and materials related to the lecture will be discussed. A double hour will be devoted to advanced language work, language lab exercises and business contents.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
C. Conlin (2005)
Unternehmen Deutsch
, Chancerel
M. Allinson (2002)
Germany and Austria
, Arnold
Dreyer & Schmitt (2000)
Lehr- und Übungsbuch der deutschen Grammatik
, Max Hueber
A. Phipps (2002)
Contemporary German Cultural Studies
, Arnold
Other Relevant Texts:
(2005)
Oxford Duden German-English Dictionary
, OUP
Fulbrook, M. (2002)
History of Germany 1918-2000: The Divided Nation
, Blackwell
Fulbrook, M. (2000)
Interpretations of the Two Germanies 1945-1990
, CUP
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Stephanie.Brence@ul.ie