German 3 (5cr)

Intro

Welcome to study working life German language! In this course, you will learn to make acquaintances also in formal working life situations. You will develop your conversations and customer service skills. You will also learn to tell about your internship and future career plans.

Learning objectives

A student who has completed this course or has acquired equal knowledge will be able to

- manage in a variety of oral and written communication situations in work and everyday life

- share their own skills.

- communicate more fluently in German speaking countries, taking into account their cultural specificities

- make use of information sources in the German language and the language area

- use the language more confidently and naturally.

Contents

- introduction and acquaintance in formal situations
- argumentation
- telling about internships and your own career plans
- company presentations
- customer service situations
- deepening knowledge of the country and culture

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

1. CONTACT, BLENDED, ONLINE, VIRTUAL

2. If you already have reached the learning outcomes of this course you can demonstrate your knowledge. Ask for more information from Sirpa S. Bode. Additional information concerning recognition of prior learning (DEMO):

https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning

3. Course completion also possible through Work & Study concept

Learning materials

Materials to be announced in the implementation plan.

Starting level and linkage with other courses

Prerequisite: German 1 and 2 or equivalent competence.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

Opintojaksojen CONTACT, ONLINE ja BLENDED -toteutuksilla edellytämme läsnäoloa lukujärjestykseen merkityillä opetuskerroilla. Jos olet poissa opetuskerroilta yli 25% arvosanasi laskee yhdellä numerolla. Jos olet poissa opetuskerroilta yli 50%, opintojakso hylätään.

The student copes adequately with the usual communication situations in both general and professional language. The German language is not yet progressing consistently. The language contains main structures, basic vocabulary and some professional vocabulary, but sometimes is difficult to understand and there is still a lot of room for improvement.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student copes well with the usual communication situations in both general and professional language. The German language is progressing consistently, and it is understandable. The language contains main structures, basic vocabulary and some professional vocabulary, but there is still room for improvement.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student copes very well with the usual communication situations in both general and professional language. The German language is structurally clear and fluent. His/Her skills in the written and oral German correspond very well to the learning outcomes of the course in the most important professional and everyday communication situations.