The aim of the course is to refresh and acquire new knowledge and skills of oral and written communication in the field of German for business. To train students to work independently on professional texts in German, which implies knowledge of the structure of a professional text, an approach to understanding the text (reading strategies: global reading and selective reading). To become familiar with grammatical structures typical of the language of business and with business terminology. To develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in German for business with an emphasis on communication competences and skills in presenting professional content in German.
The course improves and expands knowledge and skills from previous semesters, and is connected in content with other study subjects. Framework topics in the fourth semester include banking and the founding of the EU, economic and legal institutions of the EU, international investments and the current economic situation in the EU. Students read and interpret specialist texts in a foreign language and specifically learn professional vocabulary related to framework topics and repeat grammatical and lexical structures typical of the German language of business professions with an emphasis on the syntax of the German language.
After completing the course, the student will be able to
1. define basic business terms, collocations and idioms in German and apply them in a given context
2. understand texts on business topics, identify key ideas and find specific information
3. use grammatical structures characteristic of level B2 of business German
4. achieve independent oral communication typical of general business situations
