Reading and Discussing Technical GermanLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

1. understand long and complex professional texts.
2. understand specialised articles and techical manuals, even if they are not related to their own area of expertise.
3. are able to speak of their various topics of interest in an understandable and detailed manner.
4. are able to express their opinion on current topics and discuss the pros and cons of different alternatives.
Competence level B2-C1

Content

- typical structures for technical texts
- reading demanding professional magazines and Internet pages
- discussions about technical problem solving
- discussions about cultural differences
- discussions about current topics

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: This course is suitable for students who have completed the Intermediate course in German (grade 3 or higher) or for studens who have studied German for about 7 years.