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English for Architects 2

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
English for Architects 2
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Architecture, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2021
Module code: ABA-2.3-E
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P120-0140
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2V (2 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
3
Semester: 5
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
English/German
Assessment:
Written exam and short video presentation, both graded

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Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

ABA-2.3-E (P120-0140) Architecture, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2021 , semester 5, optional course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
30 class hours (= 22.5 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 90 hours (equivalent to 3 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 67.5 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Christine Sick
Lecturer:
Dipl.-Übers. Betina Lang


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Learning outcomes:
The English for Architects Modules 1 and 2 provide a framework where students can develop their English language skills in the professional field from the desired entry level B1 to level B2.
After successfully completing this module, students will be familiar with the differences in the application process in English-speaking countries, be able to prepare application documents in English with appropriate content and language and apply strategies for job interviews.
As an introduction to communicatively adequate technical language communication in practical situations, they will be able to use various listening and reading strategies based on course-specific technical texts and apply an extended repertoire of linguistic structures in the written elaboration of subject-specific descriptions.


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Module content:
Application process:
- Job advertisements, application cover letter, resume, job interview
 
Technical language communication:
- General and detailed comprehension of scientific texts from the field of architecture (especially descriptions of architecture and buildings, materials, loads)
- Describing objects (concept, function, form, dimensions, materials)
 
In addition, we will work on:
- Vocabulary
- Repeating relevant grammatical structures
- Intercultural competence
- Raising awareness for functional language use


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Teaching methods/Media:
Teaching and learning materials for specific target groups Due to the increasing digitalization of teaching and learning, more and more interactive digital materials will be made available via a learning management system and integrated into the teaching process as part of a blended learning approach. In exceptional situations, this also allows for the use of a video conferencing system instead of conventional in-classroom teaching.

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Recommended or required reading:
• An up-to-date list of recommended learning materials will be made available in the learning management system at the beginning of the semester.
• The following materials are free of charge for students of the htw saar. We recommend their use for independent learning:
- Sick, Christine (2015): TechnoPlus Englisch VocabApp (Mobile-Learning-Angebot insbesondere zum Grundwortschatz, alle Niveaustufen), EUROKEY.
- Sick, Christine unter Mitarbeit von Lange, Miriam (2011): TechnoPlus Englisch 2.0 (Multimediales Sprachlernprogramm für Technisches und Business Englisch, Niveau B1-B2+), EUROKEY.
- Sick, Christine unter Mitarbeit von Lange, Miriam (2011): Online Extensions zu TechnoPlus Englisch 2.0, EUROKEY.


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