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Modul Conversation Course for Intermediate Level

Modul:

822431 Conversation Course for Intermediate Level B1/B2 (Wahlpflichtmodul im Grundstudium), Sprache: Englisch

Modulverantwortlicher:

Dr. Barbara Garzia-Jansen

ECTS-min./max.:

2 / 2

Workload:

Class time: 12 sessions, each 2 hours (24 hours total per semester). Self-study: Approximately 2 hours per week for preparation, research, and forum participation.

Course assessment:
The final grade is based on the successful completion of tasks for the duration of the course (KMP) designed to evaluate and enhance communication skills.
This comprehensive assessment structure ensures that students develop a well-rounded skill set in both verbal and written every-day communication.

Active participation in class activities (30%): Regular and meaningful engagement in discussions, role-playing, and group work during sessions.
Forum discussions/chats (20%): Contributions to Moodle activities, including sharing opinions, providing suggestions, and engaging in written exchanges with peers.
Final presentation with Q&A (50%): An individual or paired presentation on a selected topic, followed by a peer-led discussion and a question-and-answer session.

Important:
Regular attendance is mandatory:
Students must attend at least 85% of the course sessions. Missing more than two classes (4 SWS) without an excuse may result in ineligibility to take the final examination.
Active participation is essential to the learning process. Students are expected to contribute actively to peer and group work, class discussions, and other course activities. Verbal skills will be evaluated as part of the overall assessment.

Modulprüfung:

KMP

Formale Zulassungsvoraussetzungen:

Entry requirements:
Participants must demonstrate a minimum proficiency level of B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This can be evidenced through:

A score of 41–61 points on the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT), or

A certificate from a successfully completed B1-B2 course at the HdM Language Centre or a partner institution.

Kompetenzprofil

Lernergebnisse:

This course is designed to enhance participants' self-confidence in using the English language in a variety of everyday situations. It emphasizes conversation, role-playing, and group work to develop speaking and listening skills. Participants will expand their vocabulary and improve their ability to express themselves through simulations of common scenarios encountered in English-speaking environments. Grammar is integrated as a tool to support effective communication.
This course offers an engaging and practical approach to language learning, empowering students to navigate real-life situations with confidence and fluency.

To complement in-class activities, chats and forums on Moodle offer additional opportunities for written exchange. These online platforms encourage students to articulate their ideas, express opinions, and engage in meaningful discussions outside the classroom.

The final assessment consists of an individual or paired presentation on a selected topic, followed by a peer-led discussion and a question-and-answer session. This activity is typically conducted on the last day of the course and serves as an opportunity for students to demonstrate their verbal communication skills, clarity of expression, and ability to engage with an audience.

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