Module type: Compulsory
Teaching format: Seminar
Frequency: weekly
Language of instruction: English
Semester: 3rd
SWS: 2
ECTS credits: 5
Workload: 25 / 50 / 55 / 20
Content
After
successful completion of this module, students will be able to use
subject-specific terminology in order to analyze and participate in
macroeconomic discourse at an appropriate level in English for academic
study and international business practice. They will also be able to
research, analyze and discuss reliable digital English-language content
independently and efficiently. Furthermore, as this module deepens
knowledge of international economies and business practices, it serves
as a foundation for further study in intercultural communication.
Learning Outcomes and skills
Professional competencesStudents
will gain a deeper understanding of global economic developments and
improve their subject-specific communication skills in English by
discussing and exploring current content on relevant topics, such as
regional economic trends, internatonal economic relations and labour
markets. They will gain confidence in their professional and academic
English-language communication skills for work and study.
Technical competencesStudents
will be familiarized with reliable sources and deepen their
knowledge of methods, analysis and communication styles in English in
the field of macroeconomics. By completing tailored language development
activities for each topic, guided self-study and research, they will be able to work independently with authentic, subject-specific
English-language content. With in-class discussion and group work,
students will improve their oral communication skills and will be able
to present, articulate and summarize subject related concepts and
content appropriately and accurately in English.
Social competencesThe
module serves to prepare students for international business practice
and after successful completion, students will be able to communicate
appropriately and competently about macroeconomic topics in English. With guided self-study of subject-specific content, students are familiarized with reliable international sources
and organizations, and will improve their own English communication
skills in different subject-specific styles and formats. Through guided
research and work on macroeconomic topics in an international context,
students will deepen their knowledge of regional and global economies
for synergetic intercultural collaboration in real life business
practice.
Personal competences
Students
are facilitated to research, analyse, reproduce, discuss and summarize
macroeconomic content independently and at an appropriate level for study
and work in English. They will be able to reflect on and assess their
language skills at all levels and develop these independently. They
will also be familiarized with different macroeconomic topics in
international regions and will have a deeper understanding of global
developments and intercultural approaches.
Methods of teaching and learning• interactive
• group work
• independent study and preparation
Literature• Hart, Claire: Career Express: Business English B2, 2nd. ed. Berlin: Cornelsen, 2018
• Subject-specific content from authentic sources