GRN2218

German for hospitality and tourism, intermediate, part 1

(ART)

C Weller

6 points + 4 hours per week + First semester + Berwick + Prerequisites: GRN1128 or GRN1125 + Prohibitions: GRN2215, GRN2315, GRN2415, GRN2515, GRN2615

Synopsis: With increasing globalisation of both business and culture, it is becoming more important that students learn skills necessary to become intercultural mediators, foremost among these being the knowledge of another language and culture. [...] The subject will focus on knowledge and application of language skills pertinent to tourism and related business aspects. It will enhance the understanding of the role of tourism, the political, socio-historical, cultural and economic influences associated with tourism and will encourage students to communicate effectively with professionals from the tourism and hospitality sector in German. -- FULL TEXT AT HTTP://GERMAN.ARTS.MONASH.EDU.AU

Assessment: Mid-semester examination: 20% + Final examination: 30% + Homework exercises: 20% + Class project: 20% + Oral assessment: 10%