Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

Action-oriented tasks for global, selective and detailed listening and reading comprehension, for the production of topic- and situation-related written texts, for topic- and situation-related oral expression as well as exercises for understanding and consolidating linguistic structures (vocabulary and grammar). Furthermore, learning strategies and techniques for self-study are imparted and trained. Thematical and grammatical focus: • Information will be given at course start

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students should be able to: - Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. - Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. - Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Assessment

5 topic-related tasks or/and tests of 45 - 60 minutes minutes each (each counting 20% for the module grade)

Remarks

• This modul especially aims at students in all study programs, who aspire a semester abroad, or exchange students with an English language competence at level CEFR B1. It is not suitable for students with a lower or level of language competence • Online enrolment/Moodle • In exceptional cases, the face-to-face course can be held as an online live session.