PL22043: German in the business context 2
[Page last updated: 22 April 2025]
Academic Year: | 2025/26 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies |
Credits: | 15 [equivalent to 30 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 300 |
Level: | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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Assessment Summary: | CWOA 30%, EXCB 70% |
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On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
* Manipulate a broad range of lexis, grammatical structures, and syntax; * Apply accurate and advanced written and spoken communicative skills; * Demonstrate sound awareness of style and linguistic register appropriate to the world of business and management; * Show cultural awareness. |
Synopsis: | Expand your language skills, with a focus on business-related topics.
You'll focus on communication and understanding, exploring a wide range of different scenarios. This will allow you to improve your awareness of culturally and linguistically appropriate language.
You'll also develop the grammatical and linguistic skills to produce a range of texts that meet the high standards expected in business situations. |
Content: | A range of topics related to the business context, facilitating intercultural awareness. A key aim of the course is to improve and develop formal writing skills.
* Selected advanced grammar points, essay writing techniques, summary, reports, statistics, CV & cover letters surveys as well as business terminology, . * Audio-visual material as well as presentations, debates, formal and informal conversation, reflection on grammatical and structural features of the language |
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PL22043 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following courses:Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
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