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Modul English for a Semester Abroad

Modul:

823380 English for a Semester Abroad (Wahlpflichtmodul im Grundstudium), Sprache: Englisch

Modulverantwortlicher:

Dr. Barbara Garzia-Jansen

ECTS-min./max.:

2 / 2

Workload:

12 dates à 2 hours per week (attendance) plus self-study.
Requirements for obtaining ECTS credits and language course certificate:

Compulsory attendance

Preparation and follow up of classes in self-study

Active participation in class

Mid-term examination or presentation

Passing the final examination

The final, overall grade consists of partial performances (KMP) that must be achieved over the entire duration of the course
Please note:
Regular attendance is mandatory and will be assessed: 85% of the course is to be completed in presence, this also applies to online - distance teaching formats, via videoconference. Make sure that you do not miss more than two classes (4 SWS). This way you will be admitted to the final examination!
Active participation in class (peer and group works, discussion) incl. verbal skills will be evaluated.
The course ends with a written and verbal final examination which usually takes place on the last day of the course. To successfully pass the examination, at least 60 percent must be achieved in total.

Modulprüfung:

KMP

Formale Zulassungsvoraussetzungen:

At least a CEFR B2.1 level in English is required (OOPT result B2.2 = score of 71 to 80).

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Lernergebnisse:

The course is aimed at students planning to spend a semester in an English-speaking environment either for study or for an internship. In addition to developing their language skills, students will gain an in-depth intercultural understanding and critical-thinking skills, which foster resilience and independence through time spent in immersive foreign language contexts.
In terms of language acquisition, the course will enable students to develop the four-language skills through a range of learning activities and audio-visual materials.
Content:

Writing: CV and cover letter in English

Writing for essays / reports and lecture notes

Reading & discussion: vocabulary enlargement for daily use and business context

Reading of academic texts both for gist and in detail

Speaking in both academic and social contexts

Listening exercises based on a variety of different accents

Intercultural and transcultural topics to develop your cultural sensitivity in a foreign country.

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