German 2 (B-KUL-HBA32A)

Aims
The following learning outcomes are tested:
A. Concrete learning outcomes :
(8.g) Shows interest in current affairs and broadens his background knowledge.
(10) Is able to clearly communicate and report in the language of instruction. Is able to use in a business context at least two other languages orally and in writing and masters all techniques and skills for efficient and effective business communication.
(10.b) As far as the foreign languages are concerned, knows the general vocabulary, specific (business) economic vocabulary and grammar and uses all this accurately in written and oral communication.
B. More concrete learning outcomes:
1. Students can apply the vocabulary in sentences or phrases necessary to deal with common situations.
2. Students can hold a conversation on a general topic.
3. Students can recognize grammatical rules in a text and use these accurately in exercises and translation exercises.
Previous knowledge
The admission criteria for the programme can be found in the programme catalogue.
If you want to follow this course, it is advisable to have completed the following courses first:
German I
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
HBH16A : Duits 2
HLH06A : Duits 2 (No longer offered this academic year)
HBA04H : German 2 (No longer offered this academic year)
Y00562 : Duits 2
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Kedge (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
- Bachelor of Business Engineering (Brussels et al) 180 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Double Degree Galway (outgoing) (Brussels et al) 240 ects.
Activities
3 ects. German 2 (B-KUL-HBA32a)
Content
Capita selecta from the manuals. The vocabulary deals with topics from business and society. Grammar topics are: word order (main clause, sub clause, conjunctions), verbs (all tenses, incl. the passive voice), pronouns, prepositions, nouns (strong and weak declension), and adjectives (all uses). Exercises on grammar and vocabulary. Reading texts and articles on business life, management and society. Audio and visual materials from the internet.
Course material
http://public.hubrussel.be/Ancor/SSM/Pages/BekijkSSM.aspx?OID=2098
Format: more information
Classes consist of lectures, interactive sessions and practice. E.g. the lecturer explains an aspect of grammar or discusses the content of a video. Students do exercises afterwards. New vocabulary items are taught in interactive sessions by means of texts and a manual. Audiovisual materials are used as a didactic tool. We expect students to be active in class.
Evaluation
Evaluation: German 2 (B-KUL-H71405)
Explanation
The exam has a written (16/20) part in the exam period and students must submit written summaries and a vocabulary list (4/20) of the articles they read (minimum 4 recent articles) in a reading assignment (for more details and timing: see Toledo). Students must master the grammar (e.g. in exercises on the use of the verb tenses, conjunctions, adjectives, word order etc.) and the vocabulary (e.g. in writing, in translations etc.). Comprehension can be tested using German texts.
The evaluation methods during the first and second exam opportunities are identical.