German for Economics upper-intermediate I - JLB017
Title: Němčina pro ekonomy - pokročilí I
Guaranteed by: Centre for Language Learning and Pedagogical Training (23-KJP)
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Actual: from 2024
Semester: winter
E-Credits: 3
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/2, C [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (20)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: not taught
Language: German
Teaching methods: full-time
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
Guarantor: Ing. Regina Faltýnová
Class: Courses for incoming students
Is pre-requisite for: JLB018
Examination dates   Schedule   Noticeboard   
Annotation -
This course is designed for both students doing a BA course and an MA course in the study field of economics showing very good knowledge of German. It focuses on the enrichment of general vocabulary, solidification of vocabulary contained in specialized texts, development of communication skills and achievement of a higher level of grammar structures.
The course is appropriate for students intending to learn the understanding of written as well as verbal deliverance of original technical texts. A continuation course for students who have successfully completed the course of German for economics - intermediate I and II.
Last update: Faltýnová Regina, Ing. (12.09.2023)
Aim of the course -

Ability to read specialized texts, enhancement of understanding of spoken word (updated academic commentaries), enhancement of communication skills, enrichment of vocabulary corresponding to B2/C1 level based on European framework of reference for languages.

Last update: Faltýnová Regina, Ing. (12.09.2023)
Literature -

Textbooks:
R.Buhlmann, A.Fearns, E.Leimbacher: Wirtschaftsdeutsch von A-Z
H.Baběradová: Fachsprache Deutsch - Finanzen
M.Perlmann-Balme, S.Schwalb, D.Weers: em neu 2008, Abschlusskurs (Kursbuch)
J.Orth-Chambah, M.Perlmann-Balme, S.Schwalb: em neu 2008, Abschlusskurs (Arbeitsbuch)
H.-J.Hantschel, V.Klotz, P.Krieger: Mit Erfolg zu telc Deutsch B2 - Übungsbuch

G. und D.Volgnandt: Exportwege neu 3

FAZ, Die Welt, Die Zeit, Österreich Spiegel, Süddeutsche Zeitung, www.dw.com, www.spiegel.de, www.focus.de



The materials provided to students and used during the course are exclusively for the purpose of study for registered members of the course German for economics. They are not intended for wider distribution.

Last update: Faltýnová Regina, Ing. (10.09.2023)
Teaching methods -

seminar

Last update: Faltýnová Regina, Ing. (10.09.2023)
Requirements to the exam -

Pre-requisites to obtain the credit for the class, the so called "zápočet":

- 50% - active participation in lessons

- 50% - one complex test held during the examination period, the duration of max. 1 hour. Students are entitled to 2 re-takes, i.e. all together they have 3 attempts.

To successfully pass the course, it is necessary to reach at least 65% marks in each section.

The receipt of the credit (zápočet) is a pre-requisite for the registration to the course JLB 018.

Last update: Faltýnová Regina, Ing. (12.09.2023)
Syllabus -

Topics of the course, e.g.:

1. Deutschland und die Welt

2. Soziale und gesellschaftliche Fragen

3. Medien und Kommunikation

4. Technik und ihr Einfluss auf unser Leben

5. Erfindungen und wie die Dinge funktionieren

Grammar:

Präpositionen (vor allem mit Genitiv)

Rektion der Verben

Konjunktiv I und II

 

 

Last update: Faltýnová Regina, Ing. (12.09.2023)
Entry requirements -

Mastered grammar structures of the language, understanding and interpretation of more challenging texts of general nature and its interpretation, corresponding vocabulary. 

B1+/B2 level - see: https://fsv.cuni.cz/en/study/language-centre/useful-links

Last update: Faltýnová Regina, Ing. (10.09.2023)