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French for Architects 2

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
French 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-F
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.
P120-0142
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:
German
Assessment:
Written exam and short video presentation, both graded

[updated 15.04.2024]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

ABA-2.3-F (P120-0142) 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:
Margret Wilhelm, Diplomdolmetscherin


[updated 27.05.2022]
Learning outcomes:
• The French for Architects Modules 1 and 2 provide a framework where students can develop their French language skills in a professional context from the desired entry level B1 to level B2.
• After successfully completing this module, students will be able to implement relevant aspects of written communication in a French-speaking professional context.
• Students will be aware of the special features of the application process in francophone countries, be able to prepare application documents in French with appropriate form, content and language and apply strategies for a confident appearance at job interviews.
• They will be familiar with various strategies for understanding technical texts and will be able to successfully apply linguistic structures for the subject-specific description of objects, both orally and in writing.

[updated 15.04.2024]
Module content:
• Written communication:
- Formal aspects of a French business letter
- Formulating a letter of inquiry
• 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
- Describing objects (concept, function, forms, dimensions, materials)
- The stages of a building project
- Structural systems and loads
 
In addition, we will work on:
• Technical vocabulary
• Repeating relevant grammatical structures
• Raising awareness for functional language use
• Intercultural competence


[updated 15.04.2024]
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.

[updated 15.04.2024]
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.

[updated 15.04.2024]
 
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