Module
Handbook
Bachelor program
International Business Management(East Asia)(Bachelor of Science)

Ludwigshafen University of Applied Sciences
Department
II Marketing and Human Resources
Management

Table of contents
1. Semester

Japanese language IV ..............................49

Basics of theBusiness Administration I ..........................3

Korean language IV..................................51

Civil law......................................................4

Economy and Politics of Japan ................54

Mathematics & Statistics ...........................6

Korean economy and politics ..................55

Chinese Language I ..................................10

5. Semester

Japanese Language I................................12

Semester abroad I ...................................57

Korean language I....................................14

6. Semester

Asian Studies............................................16

Semester abroad II ..................................58

2. Semester

7. Semester

Basics of theBusiness Administration II .......................18

International Management .....................60

Economy and Politics of China ................53

Elective module I .....................................62

Fundamentals of economics....................20

Business in China .....................................63

Statistics II................................................22

Business in Japan.....................................65

Chinese language II..................................23

Business in Korea.....................................67

Japanese Language II ...............................25
China Studies ...........................................29

Introduction to Enterprise Information
Systems....................................................
69

Japan Studies ...........................................30

Business Skills & Methods III ...................71

Korean Studies .........................................31

Advanced Chinese I .................................72

3. Semester

Advanced Japanese I ...............................74

Basics of theBusiness Administration III ......................32

Advanced Korean I...................................76
8. Semester

Business Skills & Methods II ....................34

Elective module II ....................................78

International Business Law ......................36

Advanced Chinese II ................................79

Chinese language III.................................37

Advanced Japanese II ..............................81

Japanese language III...............................39

Advanced Korean II..................................83

Korean language III ..................................41

Thesis.......................................................85

Korean language II ...................................27

4. Semester
Basics of theBusiness Administration IV ......................43
Fundamentals of Business Information
Systems....................................................45
Chinese language IV.................................47-2-

Fundamentals of Business Administration I
Identification
numberWorkload180h

Credits
6

Studysemester
1st sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Coursesa. Introduction toeconomics

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
After completion of the module, the students know the relevant terminology ofbusiness administration and the underlying contents and concepts. They haveknowledge of and understanding for the framework conditions and dependencies ofor for the company. They know the basic decisions for companies and the related
manifold aspects. They also demonstrate an understanding of the interdisciplinary
nature of business administration.

3

Contents- Economies-Operations-Value-Added;-Business Administration as a Science;-targets of the company;-Context of the company: stakeholders, corporate constitution andbusiness ethics;-Constitutive decisions of the company: choice of location, choice of legal form,
cooperation and concentration.

4

Teaching forms
Lecture and discourse; practice exercises; case studies.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Written examination or partial examinations during the course of study.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the written exam or the partial exams.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
6/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Anders

11

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Self-study
138hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 60
students

Civil law
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
1. Sem. and2. Sem.

Contact time
4 SWS/42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
108h

Duration2
semesters

1

Coursesa. BGB General Partb. BGB Special Part

plannedgroup size 60
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
After successful completion of the module, students will know the general principles
and basic concepts of law, in particular the distinction between civil and public law as
well as the respective procedural and enforcement law. The students answer thequestions of who (subjects) primarily in private and business life with what (objects)
and how (contractually or legally) participate in legal transactions and how (claims
based on the law of obligations) are fulfilled (claims based on the law of property).
After completing the module, students are also familiar with the special private lawof merchants (HGB).

3

Contents
a. BGB General Part
It is taught what the legal expert style is and how the BGB is structured. Thenknowledge about legal capacity, legal transaction doctrine, legal capacity,
declaration of will, conclusion of contract, silence, contestation, representation,
power of representation, law of obligations, law of default, impossibility, rescission,and creditor and debtor default will be taught, with which students will be able tosolve simple cases and gain a basic understanding of legal case resolution.
b. BGB Special Part
In the special part of the German Civil Code (BGB), students deal with the various
contracts, such as mail-order sales, guarantees in the law of sales, the law of preand post-contractual breaches of duty, the contract for work and services, thelaw of enrichment and finally the law of tort. You will receive an introduction toproperty law. They solve more complex issues using the legal methods. In
addition, the students get to know the HGB in broad outline.

4

Teaching forms
Lecture.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Retreat.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed Module Exam.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)
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9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Barbara Darimont

11

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Mathematics & Statistics
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
1st sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Coursesa. Mathematicalfoundations for
economists;
b. Statistics I.

Self-study
108h2

Learning outcomes / Competencies Mathematical foundations

Duration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 60
students

for economists
Students learn to independently address business management issues withsolve problems with the help of suitable mathematical methods. Students will be able
to analyze and interpret the resulting results.
Statistics I
In many areas of a company, data is used for decision-making. Students learn themethods necessary for quantitative analysis and evaluation and how to apply them
independently.
3

Contents
Mathematical foundations for economists-Basics of calculus: differential and integral calculus, application to economic
problems;-Fundamentals of linear algebra: calculus of matrices, system of linear
equations, application to economic issues;-Fundamentals of Financial Mathematics.
Statistics I-Basics of descriptive statistics: frequency distributions, ratios, and measures ofdispersion;-Regression and correlation analysis.

4Teaching forms
Lecture.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Retreat.
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Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed Module Exam.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)
Teaching of mathematical-statistical knowledge as a basis for further economics andbusiness studies; prerequisite for Statistics II.

9Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Gunda Helmer

11

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Business Skills & Methods I
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
1 and 2

Contact time
4SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offerannual
Self-study
108h

Duration
2 semesters

1

Coursesa. Introduction to Human
Resources
Management I;
b. Introduction to Human
Resources
Management II.

plannedgroup size 30
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies-Understand HRM as a strategic function in a company as well as therelationship between HR and corporate strategies;-Gain knowledge of key trends and issues in HRM from both company
and employee perspectives;-Application of knowledge learned by participating in / carrying out specified tasks,
e.g. creating a job advertisement; job application workshop; job interviews;
researching and analyzing as well as presenting real case examples of HR
measures in companies to promote diversity, increase participation of women,
older workers, etc. in the workforce and so on.

3Contents-6 main areas in HRM are covered including: recruitment; selection;
employee relations; development; reward and remuneration; and industrial
relations;-HR terminology.

4

Teaching forms
Class discussion, group work, role plays, interviewing, workshops, etc.

5Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Work experience is recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Retreat.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Successful completion of a written examination and specified tasks, e.g. workshops,
group projects and presentations, role plays, etc.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer-8David Miller, MBA11Other information-9-

Chinese language I
Identification
numberWorkload210h

Credits
7

Studysemester
1st sem.

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
136,5hDuration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have competencies at level A1 of the Common European Framework ofReference for Languages (CEFR).
In the area of language structure, students master the basics of the phonetic
system and writing. They know the most important sentence components, masterthe principles of their composition and develop an initial understanding of theverbal and adjective system.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand simple dialogues
and texts on familiar topics from everyday life in written form. And they understandshort, simple listening texts with familiar vocabulary, phrases and sentence patterns.
In the area of communicative competence, students can communicate in a simple
way in a range of familiar everyday situations. They can present circumstances andliving environment in a short and simple form, describe action sequences in theireveryday life and express their opinions and evaluations.

3

Contents- Fundamentals of the written and phonetic system;- First basics of grammar (sentence structure, verbal conjunction withtenses, politeness forms);- Core vocabulary and simple structural patterns to describe personal
circumstances and everyday action sequences in the present, past, andfuture;- Initial transaction scenarios in the personal and commercial sectors.

4

Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the module exam and successful oral exam.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)-- 10 -

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
7/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Soon-Sim Jo

11

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Japanese language I
Identification
numberWorkload210h

Credits
7

Studysemester
1st sem.

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
136,5hDuration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have competencies at level A1 of the Common European Framework ofReference for Languages (CEFR).
In the area of language structure, students master the basics of the phonetic
system and writing. They know the most important sentence components, masterthe principles of their composition and develop an initial understanding of theverbal and adjective system.
In the area of sociolinguistic competence, students know the use of salutations andtitles, as well as basics of politeness and respect.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand simple dialogues
and texts on familiar topics from everyday life in written form. And they understandshort, simple listening texts with familiar vocabulary, phrases and sentence patterns.
In the area of communicative competence, students can communicate in a simple
way in a range of familiar everyday situations. They can present circumstances andliving environment in a short and simple form, describe action sequences in theireveryday life and express their opinions and evaluations.

3

Contents- Fundamentals of the written and phonetic system;- First basics of grammar (sentence structure, verbal and adjective conjunction withtenses, politeness forms);- Core vocabulary and simple structural patterns to describe personal
circumstances and everyday action sequences in the present, past, andfuture;- Initial transaction scenarios in the personal and commercial sectors.

4

Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam as well as active course participationand submission of written course assignments.
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8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
7/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Dr. Satomi Adachi-Bähr

11

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Korean language I
Identification
numberWorkload210h

Credits
7

Studysemester
1st sem.

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
136,5hDuration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have competencies at level A1 of the Common European Framework ofReference for Languages (CEFR).
In the area of language structure, students master the basics of the phonetic system
and writing. They know the most important sentence components, master the
principles of their composition and develop an initial understanding of the verbal
system.
In the area of sociolinguistic competence, students know the use of salutations andtitles, as well as basics of politeness, respect, and honorifics.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand simple dialogues
and texts on familiar topics from everyday life in written form. And they understandshort, simple listening texts with familiar vocabulary, phrases and sentence patterns.
In the area of communicative competence, students can communicate in a simple
way in a range of familiar everyday situations. They can present circumstances andliving environment in a short and simple form, describe action sequences in theireveryday life and express their opinions and evaluations.

3

Contents- Fundamentals of the written and phonetic system;- First basics of grammar (sentence structure, verbal conjunction withtenses, politeness forms);- Core vocabulary and simple structural patterns to describe personal
circumstances and everyday action sequences in the present, past, andfuture;- Initial transaction scenarios in the personal and commercial sectors.

4

Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam.
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8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
7/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Soon-Sim Jo

11

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Asian Studies
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
1st sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
108h

Duration
1st semester

1

Coursesa. Introduction to the
Asian cultural andeconomic area;
b. Introduction toscientific work.

plannedgroup size 60
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies Asian Studies
Students have t h e competence to understand Asia-related articles in journals,(economic, political, cultural) journals and collections of essays and to apply theknowledge from them to concrete issues; to conduct a discourse on concrete issues
within the framework of the topics dealt with, to work out solutions alone or in ateam and to present them convincingly.
Scientific work
After completing the module, students know the rules for writing papers, seminar
papers as well as bachelor theses and can apply them correctly.

3

Contents AsianStudiesUpon completion of the module, students will have a basic knowledge of the East Asian
region in the areas of: geography (area, population, climate, soil); level of economic
development; political systems; historical development; social, cultural, and linguistic
characteristics.
Scientific work
The writing of papers, seminar papers and the bachelor thesis as well as thinking,learning and working techniques are practiced. This includes explanations of scientificwork, empirical investigations in seminar papers, phases in the preparation of ascientific paper, technical design and formal principles of a paper, structure of thewritten paper and bachelor thesis.

4

Teaching forms
Lecture, seminar.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Presentation and term paper.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Successful paper/thesis paper/presentation.
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8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
0/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Barbara Darimont

11

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Fundamentals of Business Administration II
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
2nd sem.

Contact time
6 SWS / 63h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
177hDuration
1 semester

1

Coursesa. Marketing;b. Supply Chain
Management;c. Personnel &Organization.

plannedgroup size 60
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
After successful completion of the module, students understand the basic issues aswell as instruments and tools of the management functions marketing, supply chain
management and human resources & organization. They also have the competence to
use these instruments to solve clearly structured operational problems in these areas.
In detail the students know...the sales policy instruments,...the key tools and methods related to procurement, production anddistribution logistics,...the central instruments of personnel management and organizational development
as well as the basic alternatives of the organizational structure,and can use these tools and instruments in a targeted manner in the context of
concrete operational issues.
Furthermore, students will be able to develop strategies for marketing, supply chain
management, human resources, and organizational and operational structures.

3

Contents
Marketing- Basic concepts of marketing;- Sales market and buyer behavior;- Product Policy;- Communication Policy;- Distribution Policy;- Pricing Policy;- Marketing strategy.

Supply Chain Management- Fundamentals of SCM;
- 18 - Logistical tools of SCM;
- SCM strategies;- Supply Chain Risk Management;

4

Teaching forms
Lecture and discourse; practice exercises; case studies.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam / presentation / term paper.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the module exam and / or successful presentation and / or successful term
paper.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Andreas Gissel

11

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Fundamentals of economics
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
2nd and
3rd
sem.
Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
198h

Duration2
semesters

1

Coursesa. Microeconomics;
b. Macroeconomics.

plannedgroup size 60
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
After successful completion of the module, students understand the basic analytical
tools of microeconomics and macroeconomics. They will also have the competence to
use these instruments to solve clearly structured economic policy problems.

3

Contents
Microeconomics-Theoryof the household and enterprises;- Market Form Theory;-External effects;-minimum/maximum prices and other government intervention in the economy;- Environmental Economics;-Outlook Microeconomics.
Macroeconomics-Basics of National Accounts;-goods, money and labor markets;-Generaleconomic equilibrium;-Basics of monetary theory and policy;-Fundamentals of Foreign Economics;-Outlook Macroeconomics.
Teaching forms
Lecture.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the modules Fundamentals of Business
Administration I and Mathematics & Statistics in advance.

6

Forms of examination
Retreat.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed Module Exam.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.
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9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Frank Rövekamp

11

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Statistics II
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

1

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies

Studysemester
2nd sem.

Contact time
2 SWS / 21h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
129hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 60
students

In many areas of companies, planning or decisions have to be made for future goals.
Students learn stochastic procedures and methods in order to independently analyze
data and interpret them in a suitable manner.
3

Contents-Basics of probability theory;-Discrete and continuous distributions;-Introduction to estimation theory - point estimators, confidence intervals,
selected hypothesis tests.

4

Teaching forms
Lecture.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the module Mathematics & Statistics inadvance.

6Forms of examination
Retreat.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed Module Exam.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)
Teaching of stochastic knowledge as a basis for further economics and businessstudies.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Gunda Helmer

11

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Chinese language II
Identification
numberWorkload210h

Credits
7

Studysemester
2nd sem.

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students will have competencies at level A2 of the Common European Framework ofReference for Languages (CEFR), with a focus on the competency areas of speaking,communication, and reading.
In the area of language structure, students master the phonetic system and writing.
They know all important sentence components and can predominantly incorporate
them well into their speech production. Students have deepened their knowledge ofthe verbal and adjective system and its forms. They have begun to use various meansof expressing statements, questions, promises, suggestions, prompts, and other speechacts. And they are beginning to combine phrases and simple sentences into more
complex structures.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand written dialogues
and texts on topics of very immediate everyday relevance (e.g. person and family,
immediate environment, study, work, shopping, leisure). And they understand short,
simple listening texts with mostly familiar vocabulary and structural inventory.
In the area of communicative competence, students can communicate in routine
situations involving the exchange of information, agreements or transactions on
everyday topics and needs. They can describe their circumstances and plans for the
future in simple terms. They can comment on what they and others have said andexpress regret, pleasure or sympathy.

3

Contents-Full principles of the written and phonetic system;-Expansion of grammatical basics (sentence structure, introduction tocomplex sentence structures and to the expression of different speechacts);-Expanding core vocabulary and structural inventory for communicating
about personal environment and everyday surroundings, everyday
conditions and needs, and physical and mental well-being;-Vocabulary on selected other topics;-Other transaction scenarios of a personal and commercial nature.
Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework.

5

Self-study
136,5hDuration
1 semester

1

4

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearlyplannedgroup size 12
students

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language proficiency level equivalent to HSK Level I or successful completion
23 of the Chinese Language I module is -recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam as well as active course participationand submission of all written course assignments.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
7/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Dr. Dai Yi

11

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Japanese language II
Identification
numberWorkload210h

Credits
7

Studysemester
2nd sem.

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
136,5hDuration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students will have competencies at level A2 of the Common European Framework ofReference for Languages (CEFR), with a focus on the competency areas of speaking,communication, and reading.
In the area of language structure, students master the phonetic system and writing.
They know all important sentence components and can predominantly incorporate
them well into their speech production. Students have deepened their knowledge ofthe verbal and adjective system and its forms. They have begun to use various meansof expressing statements, questions, promises, suggestions, prompts, and other speechacts. And they are beginning to combine phrases and simple sentences into more
complex structures.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand written dialogues
and texts on topics of very immediate everyday relevance (e.g. person and family,
immediate environment, study, work, shopping, leisure). And they understand short,
simple listening texts with mostly familiar vocabulary and structural inventory.
In the area of communicative competence, students can communicate in routine
situations involving the exchange of information, agreements or transactions on
everyday topics and needs. They can describe their circumstances and plans for the
future in simple terms. They can comment on what they and others have said andexpress regret, pleasure or sympathy.

3

Contents-Full principles of the written and phonetic system;-Expansion of grammatical basics (sentence structure, verbal and adjective
forms, introduction to complex sentence structures and to the expression ofvarious speech acts);-Expanding core vocabulary and structural inventory for communicating
about personal environment and everyday surroundings, everyday
conditions and needs, and physical and mental well-being;-Vocabulary on selected other topics;-Other transaction scenarios of a personal and commercial nature.

4

Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the module Japanese Language I in advance.
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6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam as well as active course participationand submission of written course assignments.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
7/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Dr. Satomi Adachi-Bähr

11

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Korean language II
Identification
numberWorkload210h

Credits
7

Studysemester
2nd sem.

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students will have competencies at level A2 of the Common European Framework ofReference for Languages (CEFR), with a focus on the competency areas of speaking,communication, and reading.
In the area of language structure, students master the phonetic system and writing.
They know all important sentence components and can predominantly integrate themwell into their speech production. Students have deepened their knowledge of theverbal system and its forms. They have begun to use various means of expressing
statements, questions, promises, suggestions, requests, and other speech acts. And
they are beginning to combine phrases and simple sentences into more complex
structures.
In the area of sociolinguistic competence, students have a good theoreticalunderstanding of how age and status differences affect the use of politeness levels andhonorifics. They know how to avoid extreme rudeness, and for the most part they use
these linguistic devices with some confidence.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand written dialogues
and texts on topics of very immediate everyday relevance (e.g. person and family,
immediate environment, study, work, shopping, leisure). And they understand short,
simple listening texts with mostly familiar vocabulary and structural inventory.
In the area of communicative competence, students can communicate in routine
situations involving the exchange of information, agreements or transactions on
everyday topics and needs. They can describe their circumstances and plans for the
future in simple terms. They can comment on what they and others have said andexpress regret, pleasure or sympathy.

3

Contents-Full principles of the written and phonetic system;-Development of grammatical basics (sentence structure, verbal forms,
introduction to complex sentence structures and to the expression ofdifferent speech acts);-Expanding core vocabulary and structural inventory for communicating
about personal environment and everyday surroundings, everyday
conditions and needs, and physical and mental well-being;-Vocabulary on selected other topics;-Other transaction scenarios of a personal and commercial nature.
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Self-study
136,5hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 12
students

4Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language skills equivalent to successful completion of the module Korean
Language I recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
7/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Soon-Sim Jo

11

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China Studies
Identification
number1

2

Workload180h

Credits
6

Studysemester
2. and
3.Sem.

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlyDuration2
semesters

CoursesContact timeSelf-study
planneda. Fundamentals
4 SWS / 42h138hgroup size 25
of Chinese
students
Studies I;
b. Fundamentals
of ChineseStudies II.
Learning outcomes / Competencies
The Students
have
via
basic
knowledge of history,
economic geography and culture of China.
Students will also have the competencies to- place their knowledge of China in the Asian and global context;- review and evaluate the significance of further literature related to China and use it
for specific questions in the context of the module;- t o work out solutions to special tasks alone or in a team, to present themconvincingly and to engage in a committed discussion.

3

Contents-Economic Geography of China;-Historical development of China, especially the period from 1850 to the present;-Selected cultural and social characteristics.

4

Teaching forms
Lecture with seminar component.

5Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam/homework with presentation.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam or successful presentation / thesis paper / lecture etc.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
6/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Barbara Darimont- 29 -

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Other information

Japan Studies
Identification
number1

2

Workload180h

Credits
6

Studysemester
2nd and
3rd
sem.
Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlyDuration2
semesters

Courses
Self-study
planneda. Fundamentals
138hgroup size 25
of Japanese
students
Studies I;
b. Fundamentals
of JapaneseStudies I.
Learning outcomes / Competencies
After completing the module, students will have a basic knowledge of Japanese
history, culture and society. This enables them to place current developments in a
broader context and to understand the way Japanese actors think. They will be able towork out solutions to specific tasks from this area, either alone or in a team, present
them convincingly and engage in an active discussion.

3

Contents-Basic Geography of Japan;-Principles of Japanese history with emphasis on the period from 1850;-Religions in Japan;-Basic features of the Japanese political system;-Principles of the Economy of Japan;-Current news in context.

4

Teaching forms
Seminar-style classes, project work.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the module Asian Studies in advance.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam / presentation and term paper.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam or successful presentation and term paper.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
6/176- 30 -

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Frank Rövekamp

11

Other information

Korean Studies
Identification
number1

2

Workload180h

Credits
6

Studysemester
2nd and
3rd
sem.
Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Coursesa. Fundamentals
of Korean
Studies I;
b. Fundamentals
of Korean
Studies II.
Learning outcomes / Competencies

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
138hDuration2
semestersplannedgroup size 12
students

Students will have a basic knowledge of Korea upon completion of the module. The
students have the competences,-to place
their knowledge of Korea in the Asian and global context;-based on their knowledge to understand the mindset of Korean actors;-to work out solutions to specific tasks alone or in a team, to present
them
convincingly and to engage in a committed discussion.
3

Contents- Economic geography-Historical development, especially the period from 1850 to the present;-Political system and the current political situation-Selected cultural and social characteristics

4

Teaching forms
Seminar-style classes, project work.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the module Asian Studies in advance.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam/ presentation and term paper.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam or successful presentation with term paper.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

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9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
6/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Christine Liew

11

Other information

Fundamentals of Business Administration III
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

1

Coursesa. Investment& Finance;b. Cost Accounting &Controlling.

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies

Studysemester
2nd sem.

Contact time
6 SWS / 63h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
177hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 60
students

After successful completion of the module, students will understand the fundamental
issues as well as instruments and tools of investment appraisal and financing as wellas cost accounting and controlling. They also have the competence to use these
instruments to solve clearly structured operational problems in these areas.
In detail the students know...the basics of cash flow valuation,...essential procedures of static and dynamic investment calculation,...the functioning of the capital market and the sources of financing,...the function and structure of cost accounting systems,...the basic concept of controlling and its essential instruments,
and can use this knowledge to solve concrete operational problems in a situationappropriate manner.
Furthermore, the students understand how the operational instruments can be used ina targeted manner to achieve the strategic goals of a company.

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3

Contents
Investment & Financing- Static methods of investment appraisal;- Dynamic methods of investment appraisal;- Fundamentals of business valuation;- Capital market and interest formation;- Sources of Funding;- Optimization of financial decisions.

Cost Accounting & Controlling- Basic concepts of cost accounting;- Full cost accounting;- Partial costing;- Standard costing;- Strategic Controlling;- Operational controlling;- Key figure systems for controlling the company.
4

Teaching forms
Lecture and discourse; practice exercises; case studies.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam / presentation / term paper.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the module exam and / or successful presentation and term paper.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Frank Rövekamp

11

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Business Skills & Methods II
Identification
numberWorkload210h

Credits
7

Studysemester
3 and 4

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offerannual
Self-study
168hDuration
2 semesters

1

Coursesa. Critical Incident
Technique (CIT) &Services Marketingb. Business Plan (BP)planned groupsize 30
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
a. CIT and Services Marketing- Understand CIT methodology and its limitations;- Conduct an empirical study of a services industry using CIT;
- Collect, transcribe and analyze interview data;- Interpret research data and make recommendations grounded in services marketing
literature.
b. BP- Conduct secondary and primary research;- Create a convincing BP based on solid, detailed research and careful argumentation.

3

Contents
a. CIT and Services Marketing- CIT methodology;- Basic theory of services marketing - readings from the founders of this area ofmarketing;- Structure of a research report (can be used as a template for other research projects
and the BA thesis);- Harvard method (bibliography).
b. BP- Understand what business plans are, how they used and how the parts of the BP
work together;- Tools used in creating a business plan, e.g. PESTLE, SWOT analysis, financial
statements, etc.

4Teaching forms
Group work; lectures, readings and discussions along with weekly meetings withgroups to discuss progress in relation to weekly targets set the previous week by thelecturer and the group.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

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6

Forms of examination
Presentation.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Successful completion of the group presentations.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
0/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
David Miller

11

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International Business Law
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
3rd sem.

Contact time
2 SWS/21h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
As learning outcomes, students will learn about the development of the World Trade
Organization, its structure, points of criticism as well as basic features ofinternational economic policy. They know the rules of international legal relations aswell as the context of free world trade (WTO) and can discuss their interrelations.
They understand how to assess and follow the processes of international economic
policy and economic law.

3

Contents-Basic knowledge and classification of the UN Sales Law, WTO, European
Institutions and International Economic Policy;-Private
International Law as well as special features of the UN Convention
on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and Incoterms.

4

Teaching forms
Lecture , Case Studies.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the module Civil Law in advance.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam/ presentation/ paper.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed Module Exam.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Barbara Darimont

11

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Self-study
129hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 60
students

Chinese language III
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
3rd sem.

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
166,5hDuration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have language skills in the focus areas of speaking and reading that
correspond in part to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR), they have largely achieved level B1. In addition, students have abasic understanding of written language styles and develop skills in writing at level A2
to B1.
In the area of language structure, students form largely correct if simple sentences.
They know sentence structures for concatenation and embedding and begin to usethem regularly. They master various means of influencing their interlocutors byexpressing intentions as well as promises, requests, suggestions, prohibitions,permissions, and other speech acts. They begin to express their attitudes toward thelikelihood of facts being discussed.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand the main points ofprinted dialogues and texts on familiar everyday topics with a known structural
inventory, even if they are seeing them for the first time. They understandmoderately simplified written texts with sufficient auxiliary aids. They begin tounderstand main points and longer fragments in more complex listening texts.
In the area of communicative competence, students can master a basic set of
everyday transactional scenarios of a commercial and personal nature. In these they
communicate needs and wants, respond to the reactions, suggestions and demandsof their interlocutors and achieve their communication goals. They can describe theirexperiences, life circumstances and future plans in a relatively simple way and they
begin to enrich these descriptions with explanations and value judgments as well as
to combine them into short but natural sequences.

3

Contents-Continued development of grammatical foundations (complex sentence
structures, expression of speech acts, modality and probability);-Expand core vocabulary and structural inventory for communication related toeveryday transactions, personal experiences and desires, and generalconversation topics;-First steps in developing literacy skills for consuming real written sources,
especially in print and online media.

4

Teaching forms- 37 - and oral and written homework; simple
Language classes with active participation
exercises with print and online texts.

5Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language proficiency level equivalent to HSK Level II or successful
completion of the Chinese Language II module is recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam as well as active course participationand submission of all written course assignments.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Dr. Dai Yi

11

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Japanese language III
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
3rd sem.

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofoffer Annual
Self-study
166,5hDuration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have language skills in the focus areas of speaking and reading that
correspond in part to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR), they have largely achieved level B1. In addition, students have abasic understanding of written language styles and develop skills in writing at level A2
to B1.
In the area of language structure, students form largely correct if simple sentences.
They know sentence structures for concatenation and embedding and begin to usethem regularly. They master various means of influencing their interlocutors byexpressing intentions as well as promises, requests, suggestions, prohibitions,permissions, and other speech acts. They begin to express their attitudes toward thelikelihood of facts being discussed.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand the main points ofprinted dialogues and texts on familiar everyday topics with a known structural
inventory, even if they are seeing them for the first time. They understandmoderately simplified written texts with sufficient auxiliary aids. They begin tounderstand main points and longer fragments in more complex listening texts.
In the area of communicative competence, students can master a basic set of
everyday transactional scenarios of a commercial and personal nature. In these, they
communicate needs and wants, respond to the reactions, suggestions and demandsof their interlocutors and achieve their communication goals. They can describe theirexperiences, life circumstances and future plans in a relatively simple way and they
begin to enrich these descriptions with explanations and value judgments as well as
to combine them into short but natural sequences.

3

Contents-Continued development of grammatical foundations (verbal and adjective
forms, complex sentence structures, expression of speech acts, modality andprobability);-Expand core vocabulary and structural inventory for communication related toeveryday transactions, personal experiences and desires, and generalconversation topics;-First steps in developing literacy skills for consuming real written sources,
especially in print and online media.

4

Teaching forms- 39 - and oral and written homework. Simple
Language lessons with active participation
exercises with online media texts and sources.

5

6

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the module Japanese Language II in
advance.
Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam as well as active course participationand submission of written course assignments.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Dr. Satomi Adachi-Bähr

11

Other information- 40 -

Korean language III
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
3rd sem.

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have language skills in the focus areas of speaking and reading that
correspond in part to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR), they have largely achieved level B1. In addition, students have abasic understanding of written language styles and develop skills in writing at level A2
to B1.
In the area of language structure, students form largely correct if simple sentences.
They know sentence structures for concatenation and embedding and begin to usethem regularly. They master various means of influencing their interlocutors byexpressing intentions as well as promises, requests, suggestions, prohibitions,permissions, and other speech acts. They begin to express their attitudes toward thelikelihood of facts being discussed.
In the area of sociolinguistic competence, students have developed their competence
in expressing hierarchy, politeness and respect. For the most part, they have masteredthese means so well that their use of language is perceived as appropriate by native
speakers.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand the main points ofprinted dialogues and texts on familiar everyday topics with a known structural
inventory, even if they are seeing them for the first time. They understandmoderately simplified written texts with sufficient auxiliary aids. They begin tounderstand main points and longer fragments in more complex listening texts.
In the area of communicative competence, students can master a basic set of
everyday transactional scenarios of a commercial and personal nature. In these they
communicate needs and wants, respond to the reactions, suggestions and demandsof their interlocutors and achieve their communication goals. They can describe theirexperiences, life circumstances and future plans in a relatively simple way and they
begin to enrich these descriptions with explanations and value judgments as well as
to combine them into short but natural sequences.

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Self-study
166,5hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 12
students

3

Contents-Continued development of grammatical foundations (verbal forms, complex
sentence structures, expression of speech acts, modality and probability);-Expand core vocabulary and structural inventory for communication related toeveryday transactions, personal experiences and desires, and generalconversation topics;-First steps in developing literacy skills for consuming real written sources,
especially in print and online media.

4

Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language skills equivalent to successful completion of the module Korean
Language II recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Soon-Sim Jo

11

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Fundamentals of Business Administration IV
Identification
numberWorkload180h

Credits
6

1

Coursesa. Taxation;b. Financial statements.

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies

Studysemester
4th sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
138hDuration2
semestersplannedgroup size 60
students

Taxation
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be familiar with thestructure and functioning of the tax system of the Federal Republic of Germany andwill be able to determine and explain the assessment bases and taxes to be assessedof selected levies.
Annual financial statements
Students will understand and be able to apply the general and specific provisions ofcommercial law regarding business accounting and the preparation of financial
statements for the various types of businesses.
3

Contents taxation-functioning of the tax system of the Federal Republic of Germany forcompany and private levies;-The structure and organization of financial management;-General provisions on the assessment and collection of taxes, fees andcontributions;-Determination of the assessment bases and the taxes to be assessed using theexample of sales tax, income tax, payroll tax, trade tax and corporate income
tax.
Annual financial statements-General and special provisions of commercial law on business accounting;-Preparation of the financial statements in the company;-Structure and classification of balance sheet, income statement;-Significant items in the financial statements of the various
types of companies.

Teaching forms
Lecture5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

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6

Forms of examination
Retreat.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the practical exams and passing the module exam.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
6/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Thomas Morstatt

11

Other information- 44 -

Fundamentals of Business Informatics
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
4th sem.

Contact time
2 SWS / 21h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
129hDuration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 60
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
The students know the technical basics of computer science in terms of hardware andsoftware, data storage and computer networks. They know and understand businessinformatics as a cross-sectional science between business administration andcomputer science, which provides applications, tools and methods that are
indispensable for today's globally networked economy.
Students will be able to apply basic information systems methods (e.g., modeling) tosimple problems.
Students will be able to analyze impacts of (business) computing on business andsociety and discuss them with their peers and instructors.

3

Contents-Business
informatics as a cross-sectional science;-Hardware (computer design, data storage and coding);-software (algorithms and programming);- Databases;- Computer networks;-Business information systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, SCM, analyticalinformation systems);- Business Process Management;-E-Business;- IT security;- Privacy;-The impact of IT on business and society.

4Teaching forms
Lecture with seminar component (group work / case studies).

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Written / oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed Module Exam.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176- 45 -

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Joachim Melcher

11

Other information- 46 -

Chinese language IV
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
4th sem.

Contact time
7SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have language skills in speaking, reading, and writing equivalent to level B1 of
the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
In the area of language structure, students form largely correct sentences andsentence sequences that increasingly approach native language usage in complexity
and coherence. They know the most important sentence structures for concatenationand embedding and they have a sufficient inventory for active use. In conversation,
they choose appropriate sentence endings for the different speech acts with which
they can influence their interlocutors and understand their intentions. They know thebasic inventory of structures that Chinese use to express how they know something
and how secure they think their knowledge is, and they begin to actively use thesestructures.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand unfamiliar dialogues
and texts on familiar everyday topics in print without prolonged reflection or extensive
use of aids. With aids, students understand natural written reading texts of easy tointermediate level, including short, simple online materials. They have further
developed listening skills and are able to follow subtitled dialogue in original media
materials.
In the area of communicative competence, students can manage a sufficientinventory of everyday transactional scenarios of a commercial and personal nature
while in the country. They can express themselves simply but coherently on familiar
topics, report on everyday experiences and talk about plans and goals. You can givereasons and explanations, respond to what others say and express opinions and value
judgements.

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Self-study
166,5hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 12
students

3

Contents-Continued development of grammatical foundations (complex sentence
structures, expression of speech acts, probability, modality, evidentiality, andemotionality).
-Completion of core vocabulary and structural inventory forcommunication related to everyday language use.
-Expanding vocabulary for understanding utterances and texts on topics of generalsocial relevance.
-Fort development of reading skills for consumption of real written sources,
especially in print and online media.

4

Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework. Exercises inunderstanding and researching online media.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language proficiency level equivalent to HSK Level III or successful
completion of Chinese Language III module is recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam or presentation and active course
participation and submission of all written course assignments.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Dr. Dai Yi

11

Other information- 48 -

Japanese language IV
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
4th sem.

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
166,5hDuration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have language skills in speaking, reading, and writing equivalent to level B1 of
the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
In the area of language structure, students form largely correct sentences andsentence sequences that increasingly approach native language usage in complexity
and coherence. They know the most important sentence structures for concatenationand embedding and they have a sufficient inventory for active use. In conversation,
they choose appropriate sentence endings for the different speech acts with which
they can influence their interlocutors and understand their intentions. They know thebasic inventory of structures that Japanese use to express how they know something
and how secure they think their knowledge is, and they begin to use these structures
actively.
In the area of sociolinguistic competence, students have a good theoreticalunderstanding of how age and status differences affect the use of politeness levels
and honorifics. They know how to avoid extreme rudeness, and for the most part
they use these linguistic devices with some confidence.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand unfamiliar dialogues
and texts on familiar everyday topics in print without prolonged reflection or extensive
use of aids. With aids, students understand natural written reading texts of easy tointermediate level, including short, simple online materials. They have further
developed listening skills and are able to follow subtitled dialogue in original media
materials.
In the area of communicative competence, students can manage a sufficientinventory of everyday transactional scenarios of a commercial and personal nature
while in the country. They can express themselves simply but coherently on familiar
topics, report on everyday experiences and talk about plans and goals. You can givereasons and explanations, respond to what others say and express opinions and value
judgements.

3

Contents-Continued development of grammatical foundations (verbal andadjective forms, complex sentence structures, expression of speechacts, probability, modality, evidentiality, and emotionality);-Completion of core vocabulary and structural inventory forcommunication related to everyday language use;
-Expanding vocabulary for understanding- 49 - utterances and texts on topics of generalsocial relevance;-Fort development of reading skills for consumption of real written sources,

4

Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework. Exercises inunderstanding and researching online media.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the module Japanese Language III in
advance.

6Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam as well as active course participationand submission of all written course assignments.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Dr. Satomi Adachi-Bähr

11

Other information- 50 -

Korean language IV
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
4th sem.

Contact time
7 SWS / 73,5hFrequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have language skills in speaking, reading, and writing equivalent to level B1 of
the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
In the area of language structure, students form largely correct sentences andsentence sequences that increasingly approach native language usage in complexity
and coherence. They know the most important sentence structures for concatenationand embedding and they have a sufficient inventory for active use. In conversation,
they choose appropriate sentence endings for the different speech acts with which
they can influence their interlocutors and understand their intentions. They know thebasic inventory of structures that Koreans use to express how they know something
and how secure they think their knowledge is, and they begin to actively use thesestructures.
In the area of sociolinguistic competence, students have now developed acompetence in honorifics and politeness levels sufficient to perceive their language
use in this reference as appropriate or even natural to a large extent.
In the area of passive language competence, students understand unfamiliar dialogues
and texts on familiar everyday topics in print without prolonged reflection or extensive
use of aids. With aids, students understand natural written reading texts of easy tointermediate level, including short, simple online materials. They have further
developed listening skills and are able to follow subtitled dialogue in original media
materials.
In the area of communicative competence, students can manage a sufficientinventory of everyday transactional scenarios of a commercial and personal nature
while in the country. They can express themselves simply but coherently on familiar
topics, report on everyday experiences and talk about plans and goals. You can givereasons and explanations, respond to what others say and express opinions and value
judgements.

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Self-study
166,5hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 12
students

3

Contents-Continued development of grammatical foundations (verbal forms, complex
sentence structures, expression of speech acts, probability, modality,
evidentiality, and emotionality);-Completion of
the core vocabulary and structural inventory forcommunication related to everyday language use. Expanding vocabulary
for understanding utterances and texts on topics of general social
relevance;-Fort development of reading skills for consumption of real written sources,
especially in print and online media.

4

Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework; exercises inunderstanding and researching online media.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language skills equivalent to successful completion of the module Korean
Language III recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Soon-Sim Jo

11

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China economy and politics
Identification
numberWorkload180h

Credits
6

Studysemester
4th sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Coursesa. Economic Policy ofChina I

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have in-depth knowledge of the economy and politics of China. The
students also have the competences-based on their knowledge to understand the mindset of Chinese actors;-use their knowledge in professional contacts with Chinese persons andinstitutions to establish and promote a basis of trust;-to review, evaluate the significance of, and apply advanced Chinese-related
literature to specific questions in the context of the module;-to work out solutions to specific tasks alone or in a team, to present
them
convincingly and to engage in a committed discussion.

3

Contents-Political system and the current political situation;-Economic order;-Current economic situation;-Possibilities and limits of government activities in the economic order;-Essential vehicles of economic policy.

4

Teaching forms
Lecture with seminar component.

5Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the module Chinese Studies in advance.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam or term paper with presentation.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam or successful presentation / thesis paper / lecture etc.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
6/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Barbara Darimont

11

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Self-study
138hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 25
students

Economy and politics of Japan
Identification
numberWorkload180h

Credits
6

Studysemester
4th sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Coursesa. Economic Policy ofJapan I

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
After completing the module, students will have a sound knowledge of the Japanese
economic system and politics. This enables them to place current developments in therelevant context and to understand the way Japanese decision-makers think. They will
be able to work out solutions to specific problems in this area, either alone or in ateam, present them convincingly and engage in an active discussion.

3

Contents-State structure and political institutions;-Legislative Process and Regulation;-Economic
Policy and its Supporters;-Current developments in corporate governance;- Industry Trends;-Japanese Economy in a Global Context;-Analysis of current developments and economics and politics.

4

Teaching forms
Seminar-style classes, project work.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the modules Asian Studies and JapaneseStudies in advance.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam / presentation and term paper.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and/or successful presentation and term paper.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
6/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Frank Rövekamp

11

Other information--- 54 -

Self-study
138hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 25
students

Economy and Politics of Korea
Identification
numberWorkload180h

Credits
6

Studysemester
4th sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Coursesa. Economic Policy of
Korea I

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Upon completion of the module, students will have in-depth knowledge of the Korean
economic system and politics.
Students will also have the competencies to-use their knowledge in professional contacts with Korean persons and institutions
to establish and promote a basis of trust;-to review
further Korean-related literature, evaluate its significance, andapply it to specific questions in the context of the module;-to work out solutions to specific tasks alone or in a team, to present
them
convincingly and to engage in a committed discussion.

3

Contents-Political system and the current political situation;-Economic order;-Current economic situation;-Possibilities and limits of government activities in the economic order;- Industry Trends;-Korean Economy in a Global Context.

4

Teaching forms
Seminar Classes.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the modules Asian Studies and KoreanStudies in advance.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam / presentation and term paper.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the module exam or successful presentation with term paper.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
6/176- 55 -

Self-study
138hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 12
students

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Shiny Park, MBA

11

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Semester abroad I
Identification
numberWorkload
900h

Credits
30

Study
semester
5th sem.

Contact
time
variable

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Coursesa. Language events;b. Other events.

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students can actively use the language skills taught at the university and find theirway in everyday situations.
Students master the skill of self-management in a different cultural environment.
They are able to approach contact persons in the countries and understand how to
discuss even complex issues. They can motivate themselves.

3

Contents
Students report immediately after the start of the semester at the university in theircountry of concentration to the program director and discuss the respective study
plan with regard to content and workload.

4

Teaching forms
Variable.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: 112 ECTS as well as enrollment at a university in the country of focus.
Content: Variable.

6

Forms of examination
Variable.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Proof of passed exams of the foreign university as well as language certificate
Japanese JLPT N3 or Chinese HSK 4 or Korean TOPIK 3 or passing an equivalent exam.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)---

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
0/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Christine Liew

11

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Self-study
variable

Duration
1 semester
planned groupsize variable

Semester abroad II
Identification
numberWorkload
900h

Credits
30

Study
semester
6th sem.

Contact
time
variable

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Coursesa. Language events;b. Other events; or:c. None (for internship).

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students can correctly adapt their language use to the speaking situation. They canfollow courses in the language of the focus country if they are familiar with the
topics.
Students master the skill of self-management in a different cultural environment.
They recognize and analyze cultural differences and can fit into an internationallyoperating environment. They are able to motivate themselves.
In the internship, students are able to understand, explain and analyze the content
taught at the university in business practice under the conditions of aninternationally operating environment. The students recognize the differences tobusiness solutions in Germany and assess the influence of different cultures.

3

Contents
Students report immediately after the start of the semester at the university in theircountry of concentration to the program director and discuss the respective study
plan with regard to content and workload.
In the case of an internship, a contract between the company and the university
specifies the content and scope of the internship. The internship should correspond interms of time to a university semester.

4

Teaching forms
Variable.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: Language certificate Japanese JLPT N3 or Chinese HSK 4 or Korean TOPIK 3 orpassing an equivalent exam. For an internship, approval by the program director isrequired as well as an internship contract with a company in the country of focus.
Content: Variable.

6

Forms of examination
Variable.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Proof of passed exams of the foreign university as well as experience or internshipreport.
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Self-study
variable

Duration
1 semester
planned groupsize variable8

Use of the module (in other study programs)---

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
0/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Christine Liew

11

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International Management
Identification
numberWorkload180h

Credits
6

Studysemester
7th and
8th
sem.
Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Upon completion of the learning process, students will be able to,-name the essential fields of activity and concepts of international marketing in theirsystematics (based on textbooks), interpret them in an evidence-based manner(including research articles) and apply them in a practice-oriented manner (bymeans of case studies);-to work together as a team to complete assigned tasks and to present anddefend them in a seminar setting;-to work
independently and reflect on their learning process.

3

Contents-Analyzing the International Marketing Situation;-International Marketing Orientations and Objectives;-International Marketing Strategies;-International and Global Product and Service Strategies;-Managing International Channels;-Managing Global Advertising;-Pricing for International and Global Markets;-Organizing for Global Marketing.

4

Teaching forms
Seminar-style teaching and group work.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Presentation and term paper.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points-Active participation in courses;-Lecture with submission of the formulated lecture notes as continuous text;- Seminar paper.

8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
6/176- 60 -

Self-study
138hDuration2
semestersplannedgroup size 60
students

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Rainer Busch

11

Other information- 61 -Elective module I
Identification
numberWorkload270h

Credits
9

1

Courses
See selected module2

Learning outcomes / Competencies

Studysemester
7th sem.

Contact time
6SWS / 63h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
207h

Duration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 20
students

Upon completion of Elective Module I, students will have in-depth knowledge of topics
outside of their program of study but within their Marketing & Human Resource
Management department or participating college-level programs.
3

Contents
See module description of the respective elective module.
Teaching forms
See module description of the respective elective module.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: See module description of the respective elective module.
Content: See module description of the respective elective module.

6

Forms of examination
See module description of the respective elective module.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
See module description of the respective elective module.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)
The elective module is used in all participating programs of study at the university.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
9/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
See module description of the respective elective module.

11

Other information
The module descriptions of the elective modules will be published on the department's
homepage in a timely manner.

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Business in China
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
7th and
8th
sem.
Contact time
6 SWS / 63h

1

Coursesa. Chinese Law;b. Economic Policyof China II.

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
177hDuration2
semestersplannedgroup size 25
students

Upon completion of the module, students will have a sound knowledge of basic
knowledge of the legal system of the PRC, as well as foreign trade organization,
contract law, commercial law and dispute resolution. They know the Chinese markets
and their environment, especially from the perspective of foreign companies. The
students analyze practice-relevant cases according to legal criteria and formulate
their legal opinion.
They also possess the ability to acquire knowledge from authoritative Chinese sources
and are able to purposefully apply the economic and country knowledge they haveacquired in pre-semester courses and in the course of their studies for a more detailed
analysis of the Chinese business environment, Chinese and foreign companies in China.
Students present their answers in a comprehensible manner and engage in aconvincing discussion.
3

Contents-Introduction to the Chinese Legal System;-Principles of Chinese Business Law;
-Economic and Industrial Policy;-sector and market analysis;- Corporate strategies;-Selected management issues in the Chinese context;-Chinese companies in world markets;-Market entry strategies for foreign companies in China.

4Teaching forms
Seminar Classes.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the modules Asian Studies, Chinese Studies,
Economics and Politics of C h i n a .

6Forms of examination
Written exam, presentation and term paper or oral exam.

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7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the module exam, successful presentation with term paper, or successful
oral exam.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Barbara Darimont

11

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Business in Japan
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
7th and
8th
sem.
Contact time
6 SWS / 63h

1

Coursesa. Japanese Law;b. Economic Policyof Japan II.

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
177hDuration2
semestersplannedgroup size 25
students

After completing the module, students will have a sound knowledge of t h e Japanese
economy and its legal basis, as well as specific Japanese markets and theirenvironment, particularly from the perspective of foreign companies. They have theability to use the knowledge acquired in pre-semester courses and in the module for amore detailed analysis of economic policy, Japanese markets and businessstrategies/processes of Japanese companies in a targeted manner. In case studies,
students independently analyze and structure given problems using relevant
methods, gather the information necessary to solve them, and formulate wellfounded answers. Students present their answers in a comprehensible manner andengage in a convincing discussion.

3

Contents-Introduction to the Japanese Legal System;-Principles of Japanese Business Law;
-Economic and Industrial Policy;-sector and market analysis;- Corporate strategies;-Selected management issues in the Japanese context;-Japanese companies in world markets;-Market entry strategies for foreign companies in Japan.

4Teaching forms
Seminar-style classes, project work.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have taken the modules Asian Studies, JapaneseStudies, Economics and Politics of Japan in advance.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam, presentation and term paper or oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the module exam, successful presentation and term paper or successful oral
exam.
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8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Prof. Dr. Frank Rövekamp

11

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Business in Korea
Identification
numberWorkload240hCredits
8

Studysemester
7th and
8th
sem.
Contact time
6 SWS / 63h

1

Coursesa. Korean Law;b. Economic Policyof Korea II.

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
177hDuration2
semestersplannedgroup size 12
students

After completing the module, students will have a sound knowledge of the Korean
economy and its legal basis, as well as specific Korean markets and their environment,
particularly from the perspective of foreign companies. They have the ability to use
the knowledge acquired in pre-semester and in the module for a more detailed
analysis of economic policy, Korean markets and business strategies/processes of
Korean companies in a targeted manner. In case studies, students independently
analyze and structure given problems using the relevant methods, gather the
information necessary to solve them and formulate well-founded answers. Students
present their answers in a comprehensible manner and engage in a convincing
discussion.

3

Contents-Introduction to the Korean Legal System;-Principles of Korean Business Law;
-Economic and Industrial Policy;-sector and market analysis;- Corporate strategies;-Selected management issues in the Korean context;-Korean companies on the world markets;-Market entry strategies for foreign companies in Korea.

4Teaching forms
Seminar-style classes, project work.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: It is recommended to have completed the study abroad program in Korea.

6Forms of examination
Written exam, presentation with term paper, or oral exam.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the module exam, successful presentation with term paper, or successful oral
exam.
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8

Use of the module (in other degree programs) None.

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
8/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Shiny Park, MBA

11

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Introduction to enterprise information
systems
Identification
numberWorkload180h

Credits
6

Studysemester
7th sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Upon successful completion of the Introduction to Enterprise Information Systems
module, students will.
-Be able to execute the general principles and concepts of Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) systems;-Be able to describe the importance of ERP systems in supporting
operational business processes;-be able to explain the complexity of integrated systems;-be able to practically implement simple HR processes on an ERP system(prerequisite: availability of a system);-be able to represent business processes and know the different
implementation options of the models;-trends in the field of ERP software can describe and discuss;-Be able to demonstrate the basics of IT system security;-be able to execute the advantages and disadvantages of possible
implementation strategies in the context of ERP software
implementation;- be able to explain different project and change management methods in thecontext of an implementation project.

3

Contents-Fundamentals of Enterprise Resource Planning;-Standard
setup and further development of ERP systems;-Management aspects of ERP systems implementation;- Change Management;- Project management;-Security in ERP Systems;-According to availability: exercises on the system.

4

Teaching forms
Seminar-style classes, project work, group work/presentations, webinar.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: Passed module exam Fundamentals of Information Systems.
Content: Module Fundamentals of Business Informatics should have been completed.

6

Forms of examination
Presentation and/or written exam.
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Self-study
138hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 30
students

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and/or successful presentation.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)---

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
6/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Beate Baumbeck and Susan Isabelle Simons

11

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Business Skills & Methods III
Identification
numberWorkload120h

Credits
4

Studysemester
7

Contact time
2 SWS / 21h

Frequency ofoffer Annual

1

Coursesa. Career Management

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Career development is a life-long process. In this course you will gain knowledge andskills (exercises and processes) to make more informed life and career decisions.
- Improve your understanding of yourself (strengths, weaknesses, values, personality,etc.) by completing various exercises (self-reflection and group work);- Learn research skills/sources to explore your desired industry, company and function;- Develop strategies to improve weaknesses by comparing your profile (strengths
and weaknesses, values, personality, etc.) with the desired competencies for theparticular job for which your applying;- Create more convincing written applications;- Perform better in job interviews.

3

Contents-Exercises to better understand yourself and determine desired area of work;-Research skills and sources for career management;-Content and design considerations for preparing written applications;-Success factors in job interviews.

4

Teaching forms
Lectures, case studies, self-assessment, workshops, video analysis (interviews).

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Presentation and / or role play.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Successful presentation and / or successful role play.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
0/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
David Miller, MBA

11

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Self-study
99h

Duration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 30
students

Advanced Chinese I
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
7th sem.

Contact time
4SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
108h

Duration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students develop reading competence towards level B2 of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in reading texts related to theprofessional fields of society, markets and business, economics and politics.
Students have built a basic vocabulary for these fields, which they can use to identify
themes and main points of new texts of the same theme.
In the area of text work, students are able to conduct independent Internet-supported
research of Chinese-language sources. They are able to compile easier and moderately
difficult original texts in the fields covered with the help of aids and to summarize theminto reports.
In the listening competence area, students understand the key messages of longer
presentations on the topics covered. They understand the subject matter and key
messages of visual media programs about current events after preparing vocabulary
and, if necessary, unfamiliar language structures.
In the active skill area, students are able to exchange, prepare, and present
information and views about textual content in Chinese.

3

Contents-Easy and intermediate original texts on topics in the course focus areas ofsociety, markets and business, economics and politics;-Presentation and elaboration of tools for Internet-based research andindependent elaboration of grammar and vocabulary;-Internet-based research on topics from the course focus areas;-Exercises in oral and written presentation of textual content.

4

Teaching forms
Language lessons with exercises in text comprehension and presentation of thecontent; independent Internet-based research and presentation of the results.

5Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language proficiency level equivalent to HSK Level IV and completed study
abroad in China is recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam or presentation.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the module exam and successful- 72 -oral exam or presentation as well as active
course participation and submission of all written course assignments.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Dr. Dai Yi

11

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Advanced Japanese I
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
7th sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
108h

Duration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students develop reading competence towards level B2 of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in reading texts related to theprofessional fields of society, markets and business, economics and politics.
Students have built a basic vocabulary for these fields, which they can use to identify
themes and main points of new texts of the same theme.
In the area of text work, students are able to conduct independent Internet-supported
research of Japanese-language sources. They are able to compile easier andmoderately difficult original texts in the fields covered with the help of aids and tosummarize them into reports.
In the listening competence area, students understand the key messages of longer
presentations on the topics covered. They understand the subject matter and key
messages of visual media programs about current events after preparing vocabulary
and, if necessary, unfamiliar language structures.
In the active skill area, students are able to exchange, prepare, and present
information and views about textual content in Japanese.

3

Contents-Easy and intermediate original texts on topics in the course focus areas ofsociety, markets and business, economics and politics;-Presentation and elaboration of tools for Internet-based research andindependent elaboration of grammar and vocabulary;-Internet-based research on topics from the course focus areas;-Exercises in oral and written presentation of textual content.

4

Teaching forms
Language lessons with exercises in text comprehension and presentation of thecontent; independent Internet-based research and presentation of the results.

5Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language proficiency level equivalent to JLPT Level 3 and completed study
abroad in Japan is recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam or presentation.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful-oral
74 -exam or presentation and active course
participation and submission of all written course assignments.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Isato Miyajima

11

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Advanced Korean I
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
7th sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
108h

Duration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students develop reading competence towards level B2 of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in reading texts related to theprofessional fields of society, markets and business, economics and politics.
Students have built a basic vocabulary for these fields, which they can use to identify
themes and main points of new texts of the same theme.
In the area of text work, students are able to conduct independent Internet-supported
research of Korean-language sources. They are able to compile easier and moderately
difficult original texts in the fields covered with the help of aids and to summarize theminto reports.
In the listening competence area, students understand the key messages of longer
presentations on the topics covered. They understand the subject matter and key
messages of visual media programs about current events after preparing vocabulary
and, if necessary, unfamiliar language structures.
In the active skill area, students are able to exchange, prepare, and present
information and views about textual content in Korean.

3

Contents-Easy and intermediate original texts on topics in the course focus areas ofsociety, markets and business, economics and politics;-Presentation and elaboration of tools for Internet-based research andindependent elaboration of grammar and vocabulary;-Internet-based research on topics from the course focus areas;-Exercises in oral and written presentation of textual content.

4

Teaching forms
Language lessons with exercises in text comprehension and presentation of thecontent; independent Internet-based research and presentation of the results.

5Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language proficiency level equivalent to TOPIK Level 3 or successful
completion of Korean Language IV and study abroad in Korea recommended.

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6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam or presentation.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam or presentation.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Soon-Sim Jo

11

Other information- 77 -Elective module II
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
8th sem.

Contact time
2 SWS / 21h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearly1

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Upon completion of the module, students will have the ability to-in the subject of their choice, to sift through the scientific sources relevant
to various issues in a targeted and efficient manner;-to acquire in-depth knowledge in the subject of their choice, also through ahigh proportion of self-study;-Structure, analyze and develop solutions togiven problems using therelevant methods alone or in a team;-The student must be able to present his or her answers in a way that iscomprehensible to fellow students and instructors, and to engage in aconvincing discussion.

3

Contents
The content depends on the choice of the course.

4

Teaching forms
The teaching form depends on the choice of the course.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: Students from 7th semester onwards in the International Business
Management (East Asia) program.
Content: The prerequisite for participation is determined by the course chosen.

6

Forms of examination
See module description of the respective elective module

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Credit requirements are determined by the course selected.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
N.N.

11

Other information
The module descriptions of the elective modules will be published promptly on the
homepage of the program.
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Self-study
129hDuration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 12
students

Advanced Chinese II
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
7th sem.

Contact time
4SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
108h

Duration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have reading competence corresponding to level B2 of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in reading texts on theprofession-related focal points of society, markets and companies, economics andpolitics.
Students have built up an extended vocabulary in these focal areas, which makes itmuch easier for them to deal with unfamiliar texts of the same topics.
In the area of text work, students are able to conduct thorough research of Chineselanguage sources, with a focus on online materials. They are also able to compile
difficult original texts in the fields covered with the help of aids and to summarize
them into reports.
In the listening competence area, students understand longer lectures on the topics
covered in the main outline but also in some detail. They understand the subject
matter and key messages of visual media programs about current events or socioeconomically relevant topics.
In the active skill area, students are able to exchange, prepare, and present
information and views in Chinese via more thorough research.

3

Contents-Medium and heavy original texts on topics in the course focus areas of society,markets and business, economics and politics;-Internet-based research on topics from the course focus areas;-Exercise in oral and written presentation of research content.

4

Teaching forms
Language lessons with exercises in text comprehension and presentation of thecontent; independent Internet-based research and presentation of the results.

5Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language proficiency level equivalent to HSK Level V and completed study
abroad in China is recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam or presentation.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passing the module exam and successful- 79 -oral exam or presentation as well as active
course participation and submission of all written course assignments.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Dr. Dai Yi

11

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Advanced Japanese II
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

Studysemester
8th sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
108h

Duration
1 semester

1

Coursesplannedgroup size 12
students

2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students have reading competence corresponding to level B2 of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in reading texts on theprofession-related focal points of society, markets and companies, economics andpolitics.
Students have built up an extended vocabulary in these focal areas, which makes itmuch easier for them to deal with unfamiliar texts of the same topics.
In the area of text work, students are able to conduct thorough research ofJapanese-language sources, with an emphasis on online materials. They are alsoable to compile heavy original texts in the fields covered by themselves with thehelp of auxiliary means and to summarize them into reports.
In the listening competence area, students understand longer lectures on the topics
covered in the main outline but also in some detail. They understand the subject
matter and key messages of visual media programs about current events or socioeconomically relevant topics.
In the active skill area, students are able to exchange, prepare, and present
information and views in Japanese via more thorough research.

3

Contents-Medium and heavy original texts on topics in the course focus areas of society,markets and business, economics and politics;-Internet-based research on topics from the course focus areas;-Exercise in oral and written presentation of research content.

4

Teaching forms
Language lessons with exercises in text comprehension and presentation of thecontent; independent Internet-based research and presentation of the results.

5Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language proficiency level equivalent to JLPT Level 3 and completed study
abroad in Japan is recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam or presentation.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful-oral
81 -exam or presentation and active course
participation and submission of all written course assignments.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Isato Miyajima

11

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Advanced Korean II
Identification
numberWorkload
150h

Credits
5

1

Courses2

Learning outcomes / Competencies

Studysemester
8th sem.

Contact time
4 SWS / 42h

Frequency ofthe offer
yearlySelf-study
108h

Duration
1 semester
plannedgroup size 12
students

Students have reading competence corresponding to level B2 of the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in reading texts on theprofession-related focal points of society, markets and companies, economics andpolitics.
Students have built up an extended vocabulary in these focal areas, which makes itmuch easier for them to deal with unfamiliar texts of the same topics.
In the area of text work, students are able to conduct thorough research of Koreanlanguage sources, with an emphasis on online materials. They are also able tocompile heavy original texts in the covered fields by themselves with the help ofauxiliary means and to summarize them into reports.
In the listening competence area, students understand longer lectures on the topics
covered in the main outline but also in some detail. They understand the subject
matter and key messages of visual media programs about current events or socioeconomically relevant topics.
In the active skill area, students are able to exchange, prepare, and present
information and views in Korean via more thorough research.

3

Contents-Medium and heavy original texts on topics in the course focus areas of society,markets and business, economics and politics;-Internet-based research on topics from the course focus areas;-Exercise in oral and written presentation of research content.

4

Teaching forms
Language classes with active participation and oral and written homework.

5

Participation requirements
Formal: None.
Content: Language proficiency level equivalent to TOPIK Level 3 or successful
completion of the module Advanced Korean I and stay abroad in Korea
recommended.

6

Forms of examination
Written exam and oral exam or presentation.

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Passed module exam and successful oral exam or presentation.
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8

Use of the module (in other study programs)--

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
5/176

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
Soon-Sim Jo

11

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ThesisIdentification
numberWorkload360h

Credits
12

Studysemester
8th sem.

Contact
time
variable

Frequency ofoffer Everysemester1

Courses--2

Learning outcomes / Competencies
Students are able to work independently on a scientific topic within a given period oftime and to explain and present the results in written form (bachelor thesis). The
bachelor thesis enables the students to critically reflect on their own research results
and to classify them appropriately within the framework of previous findings.

3

Contents
The bachelor thesis can be an empirical or non-empirical paper. The students work on
an economic or social science topic preferably with reference to Asia.

4

Teaching forms--

5

Participation requirements
Formal: All modules up to and including the 7th semester must have been successfullycompleted.
Content: None.

6

Forms of examination
Written paper of 10,000 to 15,000 words (35 - 50 pages).

7

Prerequisites for the award of credit points
Successful completion of the bachelor's thesis.

8

Use of the module (in other study programs)---

9

Importance of the grade for the final grade
The grade flows into the overall grade with a double weighting according to thecredit points (24/176).

10

Module coordinator and full-time lecturer
N.N.

11

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Self-study
variable

Duration
1 semester
planned groupsize 1