NJ_D401 German for study and work abroad

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Helena Hradílková (lecturer)
Mgr. Pavla Marečková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Helena Hradílková
Department of German Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Helena Rytířová
Supplier department: Department of German Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
NJ_D401/Prez01: each odd Tuesday 14:00–15:50 učebna 41, P. Marečková
Prerequisites
Language competence of German - level B2 (CEFR)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 7/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
Course objectives
In the course, students have the opportunity to develop their intercultural communicative competence in the field of professional German so that they are prepared to act appropriately in situations related to studying or working abroad (in German-speaking countries). Students will also learn about the rules of communication in specific multinational companies operating in the Czech Republic.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be familiar with the basic requirements of formal communication that accompany study or work in German-speaking countries or multinational companies in the Czech Republic (principles of formal correspondence and telephoning) and will be able to take them into account when producing their own oral and written texts. In addition, learners will be prepared to react appropriately in the event of confusing or conflicting situations in a different socio-cultural environment.
Syllabus
  • Professional communication - principles of formal correspondence, telephone calls, meetings or online meetings In the workplace - internal communication and relationships at the workplace, dealing with unexpected and conflict situations (including guest speakers from multinational companies from the Czech Republic) New study or job opportunity (application materials - CV, motivation letter, interview)
Literature
    required literature
  • Relevantní studijní materiály budou k dispozici v Interaktivní osnově.
    not specified
  • HERING, Axel, Magdalena MATUSSEK and Felicitas SIEGER. Geschäfts Kommunikation :Schreiben und Telefonieren. 2. Aufl. Ismaning: Hueber, 2003, 168 s. ISBN 3-19-001587-2. info
Teaching methods
seminar
Assessment methods
Min. 80% presence in course, homeworks.
Náhradní absolvování
Students on a study abroad program will have their ISP (Individual Study Plan) recognized, and they will be allowed to fulfill the requirements (after agreement with the instructors at the beginning of each semester) through distance learning. Possible recognition of the course (for a course at the host university) should be discussed with the lecturer before the start of the semester.
Language of instruction
German
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
The course is taught 1x14 days (100 minutes)

You can find more information about the course in the Interactive syllabi.

Support for learning and self-reflection takes place during lessons. Outside of class, students have the opportunity to contact their teachers at any time via email, MS Teams or the course discussion forum.

The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2024.
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