2019/2020
BA-BBLTO1004U German Studies 4
English Title |
German Studies 4 |
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Language |
German |
Course ECTS |
7.5 ECTS |
Type |
Mandatory |
Level |
Bachelor |
Duration |
One Semester |
Start time of the course |
Spring |
Timetable |
Course schedule will be posted at
calendar.cbs.dk |
Study board |
Study Board for BSc and MSc in Business, Language and Culture,
BSc
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Course
coordinator |
- Jan Kautz - Department of Management, Society and Communication
(MSC)
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Main academic
disciplines |
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Teaching
methods |
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Last updated on
12-12-2019
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Learning objectives |
- Present the exam topic in German using an appropriate
vocabulary and structure.
- Identify and discuss the main ideas of the chosen topic e.g.
giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- Comprehend the questions posed during the examination and
communicate in coherent German so that their responses flow and are
intelligible.
- Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity.
- Speak grammatically correct and well-pronounced German without
major grammatical, lexical, idiomatic or pronunciation errors that
inhibit communication. At this stage, students must be able to show
their linguistic awareness by correcting errors in the exam
situation.
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Examination |
German Studies
4:
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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 exam |
Size of written product |
Max. 1 page |
Assignment type |
Synopsis |
Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
Grading scale |
7-point grading scale |
Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and external examiner |
Exam period |
Summer |
Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
For the re-exam, either the same or
a new synopsis MUST be submitted:
1. If the examiner finds that the level of the synopsis for the
ordinary exam to be adequate, the same or a new synopsis MUST be
submitted for re-exam.
2. If the examiner does NOT find the level of the synopsis for the
ordinary to be adequate, a NEW synopsis MUST be submitted for the
re-exam.
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Description of the exam
procedure
The exam topic must be chosen from the 4th semester
syllabus.
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Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
The overall aim of this course is to give students the oral
language skills in German needed to successfully engage and
communicate with a range of different actors (teachers, employers,
fellow students, etc.) in a variety of settings (academic, job
related, etc.) in particular within the following topic
areas: Business management and communication, Marketing,
Organisation, CSR and Sustainability.
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Description of the 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 German. |
Feedback during the teaching period |
Feedback will be given continuously in class
and/or during office hours. Students will receive a short feedback
on their presentations. |
Student workload |
Lectures |
36 hours |
Exam |
0.5 hours |
Preparation |
169.5 hours |
Total |
206 hours |
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Expected literature |
To be announced on Canvas
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Last updated on
12-12-2019