German Business Communication (5cr)
Course unit code: B030-10
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
Objectives
Students develop their written and oral German skills in the key business communication situations. They are aware of the business practices of German speaking countries.
Content
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Professional studies
Objective of course
Students develop their written and oral German skills in the key business communication situations. They are aware of the business practices of German speaking countries.
Course contents
Contacts, enquiries, requests for quotations, quotations, orders, confirmations, complaints and replies to them. Telephone communication and negotiations. Cultural differences in business life.
Teaching methods
Contact teaching, written and oral assignments, independent assignments.
Assessment methods
The assessment methods will be specified at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
Basics of German
Required/Recommended reading
To be agreed upon in the beginning of the course.
Name of lecturer
Riitta Heinonen
Year of study
2. year
Semester
1.-2. period
Language of instruction
Finnish and German