554.012 (21W) English I: Social English and Presentations b
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german English I: Social English and Presentations b
- Type Course (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Blended learning course
- Online proportion 50%
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 2.0
- Registrations 14 (20 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment English
- Course begins on 07.10.2021
- 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 accurately, applying the vocabulary and grammar studied throughout the course
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 emails and CVs)
- grammar (including tense and aspect, pronouns and adverbs)
- subject-specific vocabulary
Topics that will be covered throughout this course include:
- self marketing (to potential employers)
- inquiries for open positions (by telephone)
- professional CVs (international versions)
- present yourself (job interviews)
IMPORTANT: due to the ongoing global pandemic, this course will be partially held online. Therefore, students must have access to a working microphone and camera.
Examination information
Examination methodology
30% Individual presentation
25% Writing and listening exam
25% Written email exam
20% Engagement and interaction (throughout the semester)
Examination topic(s)
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)
- 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (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)
- 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (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)
- 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (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)
- 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (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)
- 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (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)
- 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (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)
- 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (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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Sommersemester 2024
- 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2023/24
- 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2022/23
- 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2021
- 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2020/21
- 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2020
- 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2019/20
- 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2019
- 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)