The module is designed for students who have a foundation in business language and focusses on the skills needed for participation in a trade fair. It also aims to develop general language proficiency and to deepen students’ understanding of aspects of contemporary life in the German-speaking countries.
Ongoing: the development of listening and speaking skills
Developing the skills to deal with the main situations likely to arise at a trade fair in Germany, from visiting a stand to greeting clients and dealing with queries about products and services. Following the main points of a TV programme and film, narrating the plot and giving opinions.
Ongoing: the development of reading and writing skills
Understanding and preparing documentation for participation in a trade fair. Understanding and identifying the main points in a text.Learning the conventions of essay and summary writing and how to paraphrase information in own words. Reporting and giving own opinion on factual information.
Topic 1: Business Language (Trade Fairs)
Organising business travel;Organising meeting with clients at trade fair;Preparing and understanding business cards;Product descriptions and presentations;Company profiles;Follow-up correspondence
Topic 2: Grammar and Structures
Relative pronouns ;Comparative/Superlative;Conditional
Topic 3:Life in Contemporary German-speaking countries
Aspects of German culture and society, to include education and student life, will be studied through the use of written text, film and Internet resources.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |
| Formal Examination | 50 |