Freiburg, Germany

German for the Tourist Industry

when 1 August 2017 - 26 August 2017
language German
duration 4 weeks
credits 4 EC
fee EUR 650

The main focus of this course is the acquisition of language skills which are utilized on a a daily basis in the tourism industry. In addition to other specialty areas the syllabus will include the areas of reception and restaurant, telephone information at a travel agency, gastronomy specific vocabulary as well as presenting your own business at tourism conventions. Methods employed will include readings, exercises with audio texts and other educational aids that focus on various conversational situations. The morning course can be complemented by daily practice at the modern language laboratory and by attending seminars and lectures in the afternoons. Day trips to the Black Forest and the Alsace Region of France are offered in addition to a varied program in and around Freiburg, organized by our dedicated student tutors.

Course leader

All our German language teachers are highly qualified and experienced native speakers.

Target group

This course requires a good to very good knowledge of German with a language level of B2 and higher.

Course aim

A Transcript of Records including your grade, your personal language level and your ECTS credit points will show your performances.

Credits info

4 EC
Up to 7 ECTS credit points can be issued by daily practise at the modern Language Lab and by attending seminars and lectures in the afternoons.

Fee info

EUR 650: The course fee includes learning materials, access to the university PC pools and internet, as well as leisure activities.
EUR 350: Single rooms in student dormitories or in shared private flats in Freiburg may be arranged upon request.

Scholarships

Reduced fee for ERASMUS students.