Oral business communication techniques in German (Part 2)

lmult2415  2017-2018  Louvain-la-Neuve

Oral business communication techniques in German (Part 2)
3 credits
7.5 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Reuter Hedwig;
Language
Deutsch
Prerequisites
B2 level of listening and reading, B2 level of speaking (Common European Framework of Reference)
Main themes
This course introduces the general principles of communication particularly the linguistic, sociolinguistic, pragmatic and cultural aspects of interaction. Special attention will be paid to specific characteristics of communication in the German-speaking world. This general introduction will be followed by a detailed presentation of techniques which should be implemented in communication activities specific to a company. These techniques will be analysed on the basis of conversation analysis: typology, conversation situations, conversation structure (macro- and micro-strucutres), phonology, 'Exercises accompanying the course will allow students to simulate active participation in a variety of situations. The students' simulations will be recorded and subsequently analysed in detail.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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At the end of the course, students should be able to master the general principles of communication in a German-speaking business environment and they should at least have reached a B2+ oral level (Common European Framework of Reference) in German.

 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
Case studies
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercise sessions in small groups.
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment
Other information
The exercise sessions (15 hours) are given by the Institut des Langues Vivantes (ILV).
Online resources
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Bibliography
Pawlowski, Klaus : « Konstruktiv Gespräche führen », München, 2005/
Faculty or entity
MULT


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Multilingual Communication

Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General

Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : German