554.014 (20W) English I: Social English and Presentations d
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german English I: Social English and Presentations d
- Type Course (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Blended learning course
- Online proportion 70%
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 2.0
- Registrations 7 (20 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 07.10.2020
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to:
· understand and accurately use a broad range of subject-specific vocabulary, studied both in class and at home.
· prepare and deliver an engaging and informative presentation
· write a well-structured email in English applying the vocabulary and grammar studied throughout the course accurately
(This course provides the necessary foundation students need to achieve the following learning goal (as defined in the curriculum): Students will be able to demonstrate the Business English skills required in today’s global economy.)
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
Presentations, online tasks, homework tasks, extensive self-study, listening, writing and speaking assessments.
Course content
This foundation course aims to develop students’ ability to communicate effectively in the English-speaking workplace.
Skills that will be developed throughout this course are:
- presentation skills
- telephone skills
- writing skills (focus on writing emails)
- grammar (including tense and aspect, pronouns and adverbs)
- subject-specific vocabulary
Topics that will be covered throughout this course include:
- sustainability
- sales and marketing
- internships
IMPORTANT: due to the ongoing global pandemic, the structure of this course will be adapted as best as possible to meet students’ needs, whilst also complying with the regulations set out by the University. In order to keep students and staff safe, a majority of the sessions for this course will take place online. Therefore, students must have access to a working microphone and camera.
Examination information
Modified examination information (exceptional COVID-19 provisions)
In the case of compulsory distance teaching, all exams will be conducted online.
Examination methodology
30% Individual presentation
25% Writing and listening exam
25% Written email exam
20% Engagement and interaction (throughout the semester)
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor's degree programme Business Administration
(SKZ: 518, Version: 18W.1)
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Subject: Business English
(Compulsory subject)
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8.1 Business English I (
0.0h VC, KS / 2.0 ECTS)
- 554.014 English I: Social English and Presentations d (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2., 3., 4., 5. Semester empfohlen
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8.1 Business English I (
0.0h VC, KS / 2.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Business English
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme Applied Business Administration
(SKZ: 518, Version: 14W.3)
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Subject: Business Language in Context
(Compulsory subject)
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§9(1) English I: Social English and Presentations (
2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
- 554.014 English I: Social English and Presentations d (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
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§9(1) English I: Social English and Presentations (
2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Business Language in Context
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme Information Management
(SKZ: 522, Version: 17W.1)
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Subject: Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation
(Compulsory elective)
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8.1 Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation (
0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
- 554.014 English I: Social English and Presentations d (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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8.1 Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation (
0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme Management Information Systems
(SKZ: 522, Version: 20W.2)
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Subject: Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation
(Compulsory elective)
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11.1 Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation (
0.0h VO, VC, KS, UE / 8.0 ECTS)
- 554.014 English I: Social English and Presentations d (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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11.1 Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation (
0.0h VO, VC, KS, UE / 8.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme Business and Law
(SKZ: 519, Version: 12W.3)
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Subject: Business English in Context
(Compulsory elective)
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English I: Social English and Presentations (
2.0h KU / 2.0 ECTS)
- 554.014 English I: Social English and Presentations d (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
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English I: Social English and Presentations (
2.0h KU / 2.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Business English in Context
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
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Subject: Languages/Gender Studies
(Compulsory elective)
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Languages (
0.0h KS / 8.0 ECTS)
- 554.014 English I: Social English and Presentations d (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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Languages (
0.0h KS / 8.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Languages/Gender Studies
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
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Subject: Languages
(Compulsory elective)
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Languages (
0.0h KS / 16.0 ECTS)
- 554.014 English I: Social English and Presentations d (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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Languages (
0.0h KS / 16.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Languages
(Compulsory elective)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
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Wintersemester 2019/20
- 554.014 KS English I: Social English and Presentations d (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
- Wintersemester 2018/19
- Sommersemester 2018
- Wintersemester 2017/18
- Sommersemester 2017
- Wintersemester 2016/17
- Sommersemester 2016
- Wintersemester 2015/16
- Sommersemester 2015
- Wintersemester 2014/15
- Sommersemester 2014
- Wintersemester 2013/14
- Sommersemester 2013