German Business Communication

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to German, Austrian and Swiss business and economics. Students will read and respond to a variety of texts about topics, such as German economic practices and the German business world, Germany and the European Union, the German job market, as well as texts that introduce and describe more general economic principles and current events. Emphasis is also placed on expanding students' vocabulary and further developing their writing skills in German, especially with regards to economic and business terminology, and writing genres common in business contexts. This course is conducted primarily in German