Course Topics
The course is designed to acquire further language skills. A course in specific language for economics students based on the C1 (CEFR). The course focuses on the various styles of language used in the field of economics, politics and business studies and aims to improve the students’ receptive, but above all, productive language skills in general (written and oral). Topics covered include an introduction to more complex grammatical structures used in this field and at this level, with subsequent consolidation through the use of practical applications. There will also be emphasis on improving productive skills, especially writing skills, so that the students can produce accurate, cohesive texts in German for professional use.

Propaedeutic courses
Previous attendance of course 27118 is recommended

Teaching format
Lessons where active student participation is encouraged. Teaching methodology emphasizes student co-operation and participation in the classroom through individual, pair and group work.

Educational objectives
Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course of study, students will have acquired the following knowledge and skills: - basic vocabulary on the democratic systems of the Federal Republic of Germany and Austria in comparison with Italy; - basic vocabulary on economic topics. - They are able to comprehend and interpret political speeches (e.g., by the Federal Presidents) and to answer and discuss related questions; - They are able to understand newspaper articles on economic topics from national newspapers (serious quality journalism) and to discuss them. Applying knowledge and understanding: the ability to communicate fluently and spontaneously with native speakers on economic topics. Communication skills: The course contributes to reaching the following objectives: fluency in written and spoken Italian, German and English, including the translation of these languages. Intercultural competence. Conceptual conciseness, ability to capture facts in writing, especially for scientific and science-based texts.

Assessment
The written exam tests competence in reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar. The examination covers a text and topic that has been discussed in class. Duration of the written examination maximum 90 minutes. The oral examination will consist in a brief discussion on the written exam (ca. 10-15 minutes).

Evaluation criteria
Final examination • 50% written exam • 50% oral examination Evaluation criteria are clarity of answers, mastery and correctness of language according to the level B2/C1, ability to summarize, evaluate, and establish relationships between topics.