German-speaking Market and Culture Studies, 5 cr - GER008AS2AE
Course unit language
English
Upcoming implementations
German-speaking Market and Culture Studies GER008AS2AE-3003 17.03.2025-21.03.2025 5 op(CONTACT, ...)+-
Campus
Pasila Campus
Teaching language
English
Timing
17.03.2025 - 21.03.2025
Enrollment
02.01.2025 - 14.03.2025
Groups
CONTACT
TR5HEINT
BLENDED
INTENSIVE
Teachers
Ria Heiska
Seats
5 - 12
Degree Programme
TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous
R&D proportion
0.00 cr
Virtual proportion
2.00 cr
Evaluation scale
H-5
Current implementations
No ongoing implementations yet.
Past implementations
No past implementations yet.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion, the student has achieved an orientation to the target-language speaking market and culture and is able to:
- recognise the characteristics of the language (its sound system, background, reach, etc.)? and use some basic words and phrases in the target language
- acquire intercultural communication skills of the culture
- understand the basics of the business culture
- demonstrate some awareness of the market (history, politics, economy)
- explore the complexity of the business environment.
Contents
- foretaste of the German language (background, alphabet, pronunciation)
- basic words and phrases in the target language
- culture of the area (dos and don’ts)
- business culture (how to survive in the area)
- market (geography, history, politics, economy)
- business environment
Implementation methods, Demonstration and Work&Study
1. CONTACT, BLENDED, ONLINE and VIRTUAL
2. If you already have reached the learning outcomes of this course you can demonstrate your knowledge. Ask for more information from the lecturer of the course. Additional information concerning recognition of prior learning (RPL):
Come and have a pre-taste of German and German-speaking countries! Language skills combined with knowledge of culture and market will help you to do business abroad. In this course you will become acquainted with German-speaking countries and their markets and learn the most common vocabulary terms and expressions used in work and daily life situations.
Starting level and linkage with other courses
No prerequisite course required.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student has a basic knowledge of the language and culture, as well as the German-speaking market. They are able to read and understand a few basic sentences. The student has only a limited understanding of the business culture and the market contexts.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student is familiar with the language and culture, as well as the German-speaking market. The student is able to produce a few basic sentences. The student has an idea of the business culture and the market contexts.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student has a comprehensive understanding of the German language context and is able to discuss the market and culture in English. They are able to communicate in a few basic situations in the German language and relate to the culture when dealing with locals. The student is knowledgeable in the business culture and the market contexts.