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GRMN3501

German Language 3A Professional

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

Germany is one of the leading business locations in Europe with a superb infrastructure and lifestyle. In this course you will learn about the German working environment and culture while at the same time furthering your language and intercultural communication skills at a level of difficulty between intermediate and advanced, with an emphasis on the type of language needed in professional and work-related settings. This course can be done together with GRMN3503.

Objectives
1. To develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the context of German workplaces
2. To recognise and use different registers of German
3. To demonstrate an understanding and the use of conventions in German workplaces and in more formal situations.
Content
Areas that will be treated in GRMN3501 include:
* Telephone calls, making and changing appointments, leaving messages, writing simple business letters
* Writing a job application and handling a job interview
* Marketing and advertising of products and services
* German business and social etiquette and manners
* Translating and discussing contemporary texts from a variety of areas.
Replacing Course(s)
na
Transition
na
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
GRMN2502
Modes of Delivery
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Teaching Methods
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
2 language assignments (40%)
Examination: Formal
2 hour written examination (45%)
Other: (please specify)
All items must be submitted/completed to satisfy the course requirements. Students must pass the examination to pass the course.
Quiz - On-line
Online quizzes (3) (15%)
Contact Hours
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables