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2014/2015  BA-BBLCO2008U  German Studies 4

English Title
German Studies 4

Course information
Language German
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Course period Autumn
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for BSc og MSc in Business, Language and Culture, BSc
Course coordinator
  • Birgit Stöber - Department of Intercultural Communication and Management (ICM)
Main academic disciplines
  • Language and Intercultural Studies
Last updated on 27/11/2014
Learning objectives
At the end of the course the students should be able:
Content:
• To identify a relevant topic based on the themes and concepts in the curriculum, and to construct links between their chosen topic and the other concepts and themes learned.
• To show a clear understanding of economic institutions and actors in the regions studied, and their implications for competitiveness based on the concepts and themes in the curriculum.
Language:
• To present the exam topic in German using an appropriate vocabulary;
• To explain and discuss viewpoints on the chosen topic giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options;
• To comprehend the questions posed during the examination and communicate in coherent German so that their responses flow and are intelligible;
• To interact with a degree and fluency and spontaneity;
• To speak grammatically correct and well-pronounced German, that is, avoiding major grammatical, lexical, idiomatic or pronunciation errors that inhibit communication. At this stage, students should be able to show their linguistic awareness by correcting errors in the exam situation.
Examination
German Studies 4:
Exam ECTS 7.5
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group exam Individual
Size of written product Max. 1 page
Assignment type Synopsis
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
30 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Preparation time No preparation
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam period Summer Term
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content and structure

The overall aim of these courses is to deepen the students’ knowledge of the economic, political and socio-cultural context in German-speaking parts of the world, and to strengthen their communicative skills in their chosen language.
Teaching methods
Class teaching involving lectures, student presentations, group work, exercises with oral and written proficiency training, and discussion. All teaching and reading will be in Spanish.
Expected literature

To be announced on Learn
Last updated on 27/11/2014