Wirtschaftsdeutsch in Algerien: Perspektive für den algerischen universitären DaF-Unterricht

Abstract

Business German in Algeria: Perspectives for Algerian University Deutsch classes

In the teaching of foreign languages, the acquisition of the specialized language has now become a necessity. The important position of foreign languages in the world of work opens up many perspectives for the learner of these languages. In this sense, Business German should be more important in the context of studying German as a foreign language at the Algerian university. The labor market constantly demands graduates with technical and linguistic language skills. With the presence of German companies in Algeria, Algerian Germanists with language skills in Business German will have the opportunity to sink into these companies. In the unit “German specialized language GSL” learners can acquire knowledge of technical German, namely Business German to meet the requirements of these companies. As a result, it can be stated that the LS (Langue de spécialité) lessons in German studies in Algeria should prepare the students not only for the teaching profession, but also for aspects of economic life. Technical language teaching in this context requires more hours of its own. Companies now see the importance of foreign language skills in their employees to ensure and expand the success of their company, which allows foreign speakers to penetrate these companies. The aim of offering business German courses is to provide students with the conditions on the labor market and to present important sources of information about the German economy in German. The focus of the lessons can be collected empirically using the results of the market analyses. As a result, Business German could become independent and be introduced as a separate subject as part of the German studies at the Algerian university. As for the choice of topics, content, goals and other curricular issues of this learning process could apparently be inspired to be discussed by the academics with the participation of the companies operating in the country.