BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
 
Lectured in 3rd year Computer science
Theory [A] 0.0
Exercises [B] 25.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 80
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Kathleen POLLEFLIET
Reference IIINFO03A04020
 
Key words


Objectives
Partim German
To learn written and oral communication techniques in Business German

Partim English
To learn written and oral communication techniques in Business English

Topics
Partim German
Grammar for beginners - business communication (making phonecalls, organisation of a company, placing orders,...) - Landeskunde - (industry export and import, German companies, currency , ...) - application (preparation for application letters and application interview)

Partim English
Language aspects (phonetics - difference between British and American English - use of a dictionary - pitfalls - translation exercises) - oral business - communication: Management (handbook) - written business communication: writing reports - communication in general (texts)

Prerequisites
Partim German
None : this course is written for absolute beginners.

Partim English
Intermediate level of English language

Final Objectives


Materials used
Partim German
"Wirtschaftsdeutsch für Anfänger" (communication, grammar, Landeskunde)

Partim English
Syllabus "Business Communication, part one" compiled by K. Pollefliet) - handbook "Management" (series 'Getting on in Business' - series "Getting on in Business" - J. Fitzgerald - Black Cat Publishing)

Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
Lectures - exercises - discussion exercises - role play



Assessment
Written test + oral test.
Partim English: +assignment (mini-presentation).



Lecturer(s)
Kathleen POLLEFLIET