In class, students participate actively in discussions, make presentations and work in small groups. Video sequences, audio tapes and authentic materials are part of the curriculum. Students read, write about and discuss current business topics. The Business Curriculum consists of five 10-week courses which lead to competence in Business German. This is an introduction to basic communication skills at the workplace.
Students learn to write more complex business correspondence.
This is a two-part course that will accomodate topical preferences of the students. Materials include current business news broadcasts, textbook exercises, video, recent magazine and newspaper articles. Business Topics A and B do not have to be taken in sequence. Topics covered include banking, investment and the economy. This course is designed for students seeking to improve their oral and written communication skills for the workplace.