Advanced Business German: the German Economy (309-1-2)

Instructors

Robert Gary Ryder
847/491-8295
Kresge 3-327

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-415: Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course will give you an overview of the German economy, its underlying structures, its current trends and some of the political and global issues it is facing today. Throughout the course, you will gain tools that will enable you to become well-versed in German economic and sociopolitical topics. While the course is designed to introduce you to a variety of issues, you will also be able to delve deeper into one topic of your choice for your final project, such as national health care insurance or immigration. Although content-driven, the course will also further develop your language skills. You will expand your vocabulary and become familiar with advanced grammar structures used heavily in the business context. In-class activities and will focus on how to present graphics and statistics, and lead informative discussions in a business setting.

Registration Requirements

Two 200-level German courses

Teaching Method

Lecture, Discussion, Video Material, Group Work, Reading and Writing Assignments and Vocabulary Development, Some Research

Evaluation Method

Attendance, Class Participation, Regular Homework Assignments, Regular Quizzes, Short Research Project, Final Exam

Class Materials (Required)

Online materials only