Business German B1.2

22B1590

Bachelor

German

5.0

winter- and summerterm

1 semester

In this module, students expand their technical language skills and practise all target language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), with a focus on internal company processes, events and job advertisements. In this context, a self-presentation and a written application are prepared. This results in grammar topics such as adverbial subordinate clauses and unreal conditional clauses. 

• Listening and reading texts on internal company matters and events (e.g. open day)
• Application training: written application and self-presentation
• E-mails in connection with order processing
• Basics of grammar according to level B1.2
• Basics of phonetics at sound, word and sentence level

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• The learning objectives are achieved in particular through communicative learning, whereby all language skills are taken into account and practiced in varying teaching forms (frontal teaching as well as individual, partner and group work).
• Learning is supported by individual preparation and follow-up in the form of homework and self-study in analog and digital form.
• The hours inserted in the Lecturer-based learning field are teaching hours.

• Portfolio exam

• The portfolio exam comprises 100 points and consists of a 20-minute written exam (K20), a 90-minute written exam (K90), a written work sample (APS) and a presentation (PR). K20 is weighted with 10 points, K90 with 50 points, APS with 15 points and PR with 25 points.
• By taking the first exam element, the student declares that they wish to take the exam in this module.
• The portfolio exam is passed if 50% of the total points to be achieved have been earned.
• The portfolio exam tests all target language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) as well as vocabulary and grammar.

• Written exam: see valid study regulations
• Written work sample as part of the portfolio exam: approx. 1-2 pages
• Presentation as part of the portfolio exam: approx. 5-10 minutes
• The requirements will be specified in the respective specific seminar

The course is aimed at learners of German who have already taken a technical language module at level B1(.1).

Students expand their knowledge of business terminology in both receptive and productive language use and extend it to internal company processes.

After completing the module, students will be able to take part in discussions about internal company processes without preparation and present themselves in writing or orally as part of a job application. They demonstrate a good command of company-related vocabulary.

Students learn to distinguish between formal and informal communication styles, the special features of professional communication and phrases for internal company applications.

• Students can express themselves in a formal and less formal style that is acceptable in a professional context. They can ask questions and thus keep internal (team) discussions going in standard language and politely express their own points of view and agreement or disagreement.
• In the global scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), independent language use at the now completed level B1 is described as follows: “Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.” (CEFR, 2004)
• Students can use a variety of standard language structures and grammar rules confidently and correctly.

• The module prepares students for the advanced Business German B2.1 module.
• The target group of this module are international students of the Faculty of Business, Management and Social Sciences, particularly students of the specialization "Business German". 

• International Management, B.A.

• Lohle, Marie-Theres

• Lohle, Marie-Theres