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English II

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
English II
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Electrical Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2005
Module code: E409
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.
2
Semester: 4
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
Examination, 120 min

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

E409 Electrical Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2005 , semester 4, mandatory 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 60 hours (equivalent to 2 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 37.5 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:
Marina Hefti, M.A.


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Learning outcomes:
English II builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the module English I. In this module, students will acquire greater proficiency in oral and written expression and in listening comprehension. After completing this course, students will know how to lay out and formulate written business documents. Students will be able to communicate confidently in English and will have the requisite vocabulary and functional expressions for effective communication.

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Module content:
I. Business correspondence
  - Business letters (requests, replies, awarding contracts, complaints, etc.)
  - Fax and e-mail
II. Oral communication
  - Telephoning II
  - Presentations: Introduction to the structure and vocabulary of presentations
III. Grammar and vocabulary work
  - Advanced grammar and vocabulary exercises

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Teaching methods/Media:
Teaching and study materials compiled for specific target groups (print media, visual aids, audio, video, software)

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Recommended or required reading:
A list of recommended texts will be issued covering the three compulsory semesters.

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