Course: German for Business

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Course title German for Business
Course code CJV/1NEM2
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kozáková Věra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Ask for a restaurant - Ability to order lunch - Describe different eating habits - Describe the different types of leisure - Book your hotel accommodation - Arrange for an extension of stay - Provide parking - Describe your working day - Present tense of strong verbs - Verbs with separable and inseparable prefixes - Imperative -Presentation

Learning activities and teaching methods
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Practice exercises
  • Home preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 39 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 21 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
The student understands familiar words and basic phrases related to his person, family and immediate surroundings. Understands simple sentences. Can ask simple questions and can answer questions. He can write a short, simple text and has a basic knowledge of business German. He has the ability to conduct a conversation with a business partner on professional issues.
The student understands familiar words and basic phrases related to his person, family and immediate surroundings. Understands simple sentences. Can ask simple questions and can answer questions. He can write a short, simple text and has a basic knowledge of business German. He has the ability to conduct a conversation with a business partner on professional issues.
learning outcomes
explain the present tense of weak and strong verbs define verbs with decidable and indeclinable prefixes describe the command mode list coordinating and subordinating conjunctions distinguish between preterite and perfect
explain the present tense of weak and strong verbs identify verbs with decidable and indeclinable prefixes express the imperative define preterite and perfect list coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
explain the present tense of weak and strong verbs identify verbs with decidable and indeclinable prefixes express the imperative define preterite and perfect list coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
explain the present tense of weak and strong verbs define verbs with decidable and indeclinable prefixes describe the command mode list coordinating and subordinating conjunctions distinguish between preterite and perfect
explain the present tense of weak and strong verbs identify verbs with decidable and indeclinable prefixes express the imperative define preterite and perfect list coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
explain the present tense of weak and strong verbs identify verbs with decidable and indeclinable prefixes express the imperative define preterite and perfect list coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
explain the present tense of weak and strong verbs
explain the present tense of weak and strong verbs
The student is familiar with simple professional texts with a focus on business German. Has knowledge of both general and professional vocabulary needed for communication. He is able to participate in the job interview and conduct negotiations in German, responding to questions from the employer. Can prepare and present information about the company and its focus.
The student is familiar with simple professional texts with a focus on business German. Has knowledge of both general and professional vocabulary needed for communication. He is able to participate in the job interview and conduct negotiations in German, responding to questions from the employer. Can prepare and present information about the company and its focus.
identify verbs with decidable and indeclinable prefixes
uses the present tense of weak and strong verbs recognizes verbs with decidable and indeclinable prefixes uses the imperative method distinguish between the preterite and the perfect uses both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
will explain the present tense of weak and strong verbs defines separable and non-separable prefixes describes the command mode lists coordinating and subordinating conjunctions analyzes the preterite and perfect
will explain the present tense of weak and strong verbs defines separable and non-separable prefixes describes the command mode lists coordinating and subordinating conjunctions analyzes the preterite and perfect
uses the present tense of weak and strong verbs recognizes verbs with decidable and indeclinable prefixes uses the imperative method distinguish between the preterite and the perfect uses both coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
identify verbs with decidable and indeclinable prefixes
express the imperative
express the imperative
define preterite and perfect
define preterite and perfect
list coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
list coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
Skills
use German both orally and in writing to translate simple texts describe events in the present and past tenses find out and pass on information express agreement and disagreement
use German both orally and in writing to translate simple texts describe events in the present and past tenses find out and pass on information express agreement and disagreement
command German in oral and written form
command German in oral and written form
command German in oral and written form practice translating simple texts interpret events in the present and past tense design and convey information interpret agreement and disagreement
command German in oral and written form practice translating simple texts interpret events in the present and past tense design and convey information interpret agreement and disagreement
uses German both orally and in writing will translate simple texts describes events in the present and past tenses finds out and passes on information reasoned consent and disagreement
uses German in oral and written communication uses German to conduct dialogue will translate simple texts conveys information on familiar topics will express agreement and disagreement
uses German in oral and written communication uses German to conduct dialogue will translate simple texts conveys information on familiar topics will express agreement and disagreement
uses German both orally and in writing will translate simple texts describes events in the present and past tenses finds out and passes on information reasoned consent and disagreement
create a translation of simple texts
create a translation of simple texts
characterize events in the present and past tenses
characterize events in the present and past tenses
design and interpret information
design and interpret information
interpret agreement and disagreement
interpret agreement and disagreement
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practice exercises
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Oral examination
Oral examination
Preparation of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Preparation of a presentation
Recommended literature
  • Höppnerová, Věra. Němčina pro jazykové školy 1 nově. Plzeň, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7238-958-2.
  • Höppnerová, Věra. Němčina pro jazykové školy 3 nově. Plzeň, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7238-959-9.
  • Kozáková, Věra. Obchodní němčina. Wirtschaftsdeutsch.. Brno, 2012. ISBN 978-80-266-0039-8.
  • Věra Höppnerová. Němčina pro jazykové školy 2 nově. Plzeň, Fraus, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7238-958-2.


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