Universität Wien

040076 UK Italian - Business Communication in the Second Foreign Language I (2023S)

8.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Summary

1 Di Meglio , Moodle
2 Dondi , Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
Registration information is available for each group.

Groups

Group 1

Diese Lehrveranstaltung ist strikt für Studierende der SPL 4 kontingentiert.

max. 30 participants
Language: Italian
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 01.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 06.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 08.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 15.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 20.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 22.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 27.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 29.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 17.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 19.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 24.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 26.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 03.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 08.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 10.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 15.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 17.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 22.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 24.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 31.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 05.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 07.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 12.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 14.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 19.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 21.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Monday 26.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 10 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Wednesday 28.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 16 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Aims, contents and method of the course

The main goal of this course is a B1 level Italian - Business Communication.
Aims of the course
On completion of the course, students will be able to
• read and understand Italian text;
• understand and apply business Italian vocabulary and terminology on a B1 level;
• give presentations of a italian firm;
• participate in discussions.
Content
describe: a company, your career, your job
a company
Teaching methods
lectures, small-group work, discussions, vocabulary development and reinforcement of grammatical structures, listening comprehensions, role plays and peer-to-peer coaching.

Assessment and permitted materials

-Self assessment
-3 Tests
-final oral exam
-weekly assignments
-further infos on the course plattfom (moodle) availabl

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In order to pass the course, students must reach an overall percentage score (PS) of more than 60%.
According to university regulation, this course is "prüfungsimmanent", which means that in principle students must attend every class.

Examination topics

Available on moodle

Reading list

Wird in der ersten LV-Einheit bekannt gegeben.
Weitere Materialien sind der Plattform zu entnehmen.

Group 2

Diese Lehrveranstaltung ist strikt für Studierende der SPL 4 kontingentiert.

max. 30 participants
Language: Italian
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 02.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 07.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 14.03. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 16.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 21.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 23.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 28.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 30.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 18.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 20.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 25.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 27.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 02.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 5 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
Thursday 04.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 09.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 11.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 16.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 23.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 25.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 01.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 06.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 13.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 15.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 20.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 22.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Tuesday 27.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 14 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
Thursday 29.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 3 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Aims, contents and method of the course

Learning outcomes: The module aims to encourage students to learn basic business vocabulary in Italian and develop written and oral skills in order to be able to communicate properly in daily business situations in Italy. The subject-specific learning outcomes comply with the grammatical structures and specifications for level B1 according to CEFR (business communication).

Main content overview: The topics cover business conversations in Italian with partners and colleagues as well as typical business situations.

Method: The lessons follow a communicative approach to language teaching and learning (group work and dialogues, role-plays, presentations etc.).

The course and the exams are carried out on-site (Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz).

Assessment and permitted materials

The final mark is made up of the following elements:
- three written tests → 15 % + 20% + 25% of the final mark
- one oral exam at the end of the semester → 25% of the final mark
- one presentation during the semester → 10% of the final mark
- work during the semester (at home and during the lessons) → 5% of the final mark

More information on the contents and the dates of each exam is published on Moodle.

There is no makeup exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In order to be able to follow 'Italian Business Communication 1', it is recommended that students already understand, speak, and write Italian to A2 level at the beginning of the course.

Each test is assessed independently: The students can obtain 100 points at max. at the end of the semester.

Assessment criteria:
< 60%: 5
60-69%: 4 (pass)
70-79%: 3
80-89%: 2
90-100%: 1.

Class attendance is mandatory (4 absences max.).

Examination topics

All contents covered during the lessons and the homework are relevant for the exams.
The exam topics covered in both written and oral exams are communicated via Moodle.

Reading list

Bertoni, Nocchi (2023) "Affare fatto 2", Edilingua Edizioni.
Da Forno, de Manzini Himmrich, "Große Lerngrammatik Italienisch), Hueber Verlag.
Further materials relevant for the exams are published on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 14.03.2023 11:28