Presentation

The topics discussed in this class are related to issues specific to the students’ masters program and are explored through publications in German. In one part of the class, discussions revolve around the participants’ professional experiences and their intercultural aspect.  Finally, the focus, in class, is entirely on oral expression.

Recommended Prerequisite(s)

Good command of basic linguistic components (verb conjugation in the present, past and conditional tenses, noun-adjective/subject-verb agreements, syntax, linking words); ability to understand general texts on topics relating to the students’ fields of specialization; ability to present a synthesis and to express and support a personal opinion.

Form of assessment

Number of ECTS credits :  2 ; except for the following masters :

› Public Affairs and Representation of Interests : 3 ECTS

› International Politics : 3 ECTS

Educational formula

The first part of the conference is devoted to the development of the oral communication skills needed in the work environment. Each participant makes an oral presentation of a training course or professional experience, on the basis of a questionnaire, before answering questions asked by the class/group.

In the second part of the class, discussions will focus on current issues related to the students’ masters program.   Topics are usually introduced in the form of thematic projects to be prepared at home (to be read, listened to, viewed on Moodle). Summaries of and debates on these documents can take various forms, with students working in groups on different tasks and role-playing.