Business German Module 2

Green Business

Developed by Margaret Gonglewski & Anna Helm, GW-CIBER Business Language Program Coordinators, with assistance from GW-CIBER RA Deva Kemmis-Hicks

Topic: Green business with focus on eco-fashion

Level: Advanced Low (ACTFL)

Time Needed: Six 75-minute class periods (will vary based on number and level of students)

Goals: Demonstrate a firm grasp of the cultural significance of ecologically conscious living in Germany; Make the connection between the cultural importance of ecologically conscious living and green business in Germany, specifically in the sector of the eco-fashion (organic, free trade clothing) industry; Identify and analyze the business problems of a small German eco-fashion company; Formulate an action plan to address the problems, through synthesis of information about the company (provided through a business case and accompanying video) and of the newly gained knowledge about ecologically conscious living and the eco-fashion industry in Germany; Present the action plan, supported with secondary sources, at a business meeting; Evaluate all proposed action plans for their practicality, creativity, potential for success; Reflect on your own ecologically conscious actions, and on the learning process during this unit on green business

Download the Green Business Unit Goals and Plan