The subject is designed to help students to deal with professional German texts at the B1-B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference. Students should master key phrases of academic German as well as elementary professional terminology (related to the field of architecture) so that they are able to effectively find out information in professional resources. Emphasis will also be put on the development of listening and active communication skills (obligatory PowerPoint presentations on the given technical topic and project defences in German).
Topics: presentation skills, residential buildings, public buildings, reconstruction and upgrading of buildings, preservation of monuments, urbanism, landscaping, interior, exhibitions and tradefairs