Module descriptions Bachelor degree course - Elektrotechnik ...

8 Technical and Business English
Weekly Hours: 4
Credits: 4
Lectures: 4 SU
Assessment: See Study Plan
Aim:
The aim of the course is to provide students with an overview of how English is actually used in
multinational companies in Germany or in any business enterprise in which English requirements form
an integral part of the job description. All work done in class is supplemented with current and practical
examples of situations and text types – both written and spoken – that are commonly used in the
relevant industries.
Content:
Course materials consist of lecture notes and two supplementary reading documents covering the
essentials of English grammar and vocabulary. Reading and listening comprehension exercises as
well as job related writing tasks are presented, giving students ample opportunity to practice in
situations simulating some of the more important ways English is used in EE relevant industries. Both
active and passive writing skills are included in the final assessment of the student’s abilities. Spoken
language competence is excluded in the final assessment. However, all meetings are conducted in
English to give students the opportunity to practice their listening comprehension.
Workload:
The average student is expected to require approximately 120 hours of study to acquire the necessary
concepts and abilities. These hours can be divided as follows:
44 hours of attending lectures and practical courses
26 hours of regular study per the syllabus
20 hours of exercise preparation and private study
30 hours of exam preparation
This course is worth 4 credits.