German in the workplace: boosting employability and language skills. Principal applicant: Annette Gotzkes Team members: Professor Peter Davies Dr Eleoma Joshua Dr Laura Bradley Dr Mary Cosgrove Dr Frauke Matthes Dr Sabine Rolle Abstract This project will offer first-year students an opportunity to interview leading professionals in the private and public sectors who are native German speakers and work in Edinburgh, allowing them to practise their spoken and written German in a natural, realistic context. Besides developing their communication skills, it will provide them with valuable insights into the workplace, broaden their career options, and enhance their cultural awareness. It thus addresses two key concerns in student feedback: spoken language skills and graduate employability. Linguists have an open career path, and this project will help students to explore employment options and develop transferable skills. It will also extend the links between the University and the German-speaking community. Final Project Report You can download the final project report below: German in the workplace: boosting employability and language skills (PDF) This article was published on 2024-02-26
