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English 2

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
English 2
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Computer Science and Communication Systems, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2014
Module code: KI290
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.
P222-0013
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: 2
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
120-minute written exam

[updated 20.03.2007]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

KI290 (P222-0013) Computer Science and Communication Systems, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2014 , semester 2, 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):
KI190 English 1


[updated 01.04.2003]
Recommended as prerequisite for:
KI390 English 3
KI584 Information Retrieval
KI598 Game Design and Development
KI606 "Engineering Visions" Intensive Program


[updated 26.04.2021]
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Christine Sick
Lecturer:
Marina Hefti, M.A.


[updated 01.04.2003]
Learning outcomes:
English 2 builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in the module English 1. As the students will now have approximately the same level of language proficiency, this module focuses on improving their speaking, writing and listening skills. During this module, the students will concentrate on written correspondence and on enhancing their proficiency in oral communication.

[updated 13.03.2007]
Module content:
1. Business correspondence:
    Business letters (requests for information, replies, letters of complaint, etc.)
    Fax and e-mail
2. Oral communication
    Telephoning II
    Presentations: Introduction to the structure and vocabulary of presentations
3. Grammar and vocabulary
    Deepening and broadening of basic grammar and vocabulary topics


[updated 13.03.2007]
Recommended or required reading:
A list of recommended texts for the three compulsory courses will be issued.

[updated 13.03.2007]
Module offered in:
SS 2017, SS 2016, SS 2015, SS 2014, SS 2013, ... 
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