German Business Communication: Foundations

Description

Upon completion of this course, the student is: able to analyse various forms of written and oral German business communication, paying special attention to the specific vocabulary, register and style differences; able to apply general principles an techniques of written German business communication; able to apply general principles an techniques of oral German business communication; able to apply specific vocabulary, terminology and word combinations of written and oral German business communication; able to formulate a critical and well-founded understanding of current socio-economic or political issues in the German-speaking region. These aims are communicated to the students at the beginning of the academic year.