ACC 453: Mannheim Discussion Club
Contents
Participants will be asked to enter into a controversial discussion of a current contentious issue from the areas of business, economics and society, reviewing relevant academic articles and following the latest news and developments. On the basis of this research, four teams, each representing one distinct position, will prepare their statements and consider the problem from various perspectives. In live discussions, the teams will be pitted against each other and their arguments will be put to the test. A paper of compromise with the most convincing arguments will round out the discussion.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students
- are able to analyze a hitherto unknown topic
- have improved on their rhetorical skills
- have practiced their presentation and discussion skills
- are able to come up with a convincing compromise, taking all relevant conflicting views into consideration
Necessary prerequisites
semester 4 or higher, no participation in Mannheimer Discussion Club in fall 2021
Recommended prerequisites
comprehensive expertise in business administration or business education
| Forms of teaching and learning | Contact hours | Independent study time |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 SWS | 7 SWS |
| ECTS credits | 3 |
| Graded | yes |
| Workload | 90h |
| Language | German |
| Form of assessment | Oral presentation: group discussion (50 %) Seminar paper: individual paper of compromise (50 %) |
| Restricted admission | yes |
| Further information | Websites of the participating chairs |
Examiner Performing lecturer |  | Prof. Dr. Dirk Simons Christiane Koch Prof. Dr. Carmela Aprea Prof. Dr. Carmela Aprea, Prof. Dr. Dirk Simons, Christiane Koch |
| Frequency of offering | Spring semester |
| Duration of module | 1 semester |
| Range of application | B.Sc. Bus. Adm. |
| Preliminary course work | – |
| Program-specific Competency Goals | CG 2, CG 3 |