Workshop: German Language and Culture in the academic workplace - Avoid typical pitfalls in communication & collaboration

In every culture it is crucial to make a favorable impression and to show your competences and professionalism to your colleagues and your boss. But the manner to leave a good impression varies from culture to culture and depends on etiquette and correct linguistic usage.

This German language & culture workshop uniquely combines the skills required for you to be perceived as you want to be in the academic workplace: German language tuition, effective behavioral guidance, and the academic code of conduct in the sphere of Mensa, lecture room and laboratory will be discussed in detail.

To be successful in the world of academics you have to know the unwritten rules of German university life. How to address your professor, should I use "du" or "Sie" or "Herr Professor"? When should I say "Auf Wiedersehen" or "Tschüss"? Are there any dress codes? Which topics are suitable for small talk with colleagues?

Whereas the first part of the workshop focuses on German as a colloquial language in the academic context in the frame of meetings, business lunch and everyday life as a student or young professional at university, the second part concentrates on business etiquette, body language and behavior.

Date: Saturday, September 15
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue: TU Kaiserslautern, Bld. 36, Room 265
Referee: Dr. phil. Zornitza Kolarova, TU Berlin
Workshop Language: German, Level A2 or passed DSI-exam required
Participants: max. 12 Phd candidates and PostDocs, research assistants, international master students
Registration: binding registration until 13.09.2012 via E-mail at doktoranden[at]isgs.uni-kl.de (please add your full name, status (Msc/Phd), country of origin)
Fee: 4,-€ to be paid to Mr. Arthur Harutyunyan in the ISGS Blg. 36-262 or at the begin of the workshop at the latest

Details for you as PDF in German or English