Basic English

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 13.0 of 04/22/2021

Code of Module

11B1060

Modulename (german)

Basic English

Study Programmes
  • Fahrzeugtechnik (Bachelor) (B.Sc.)
  • Maschinenbau (B.Sc.)
  • Aircraft and Flight Engineering (B.Sc.)
  • Maschinenbau im Praxisverbund (B.Sc.)
  • Elektrotechnik (B.Sc.)
  • Elektrotechnik im Praxisverbund (B.Sc.)
  • Informatik - Medieninformatik (B.Sc.)
  • Informatik - Technische Informatik (B.Sc.)
  • Mechatronik (B.Sc.)
  • Media & Interaction Design (B.A.)
  • Energie-, Umwelt- und Verfahrenstechnik (B.Sc.)
Level of Module

1

Mission Statement

Professional success is based on engineering expertise and communicative competence. In a globalized world, this implies the ability to communicate technical contents and requirements in English as well as to draw on engineering publications in English.

Content
  • Structures and Terminology of English
  • Review of English Grammar
  • Discussion of current texts/general topics
  • Description of basic technical devices, systems and processes
  • Basic presentation skills
Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Broadening
Successful students will be able to communicate in English at level B1 CEF.

Knowledge Deepening

Students know to use basic presentation techniques and expressions and are able to analyze texts and reproduce their content.
Instrumental Skills and Competences


Communicative Skills and Competences

Students are able to communicate basic technical facts and processes in English.
Systemic Skills and Competences

Mode of Delivery

Reading, discussions, exercises, lectures, individual/group work, presentations, individual feedback sessions

Expected Knowledge and/or Competences

English knowledge at level A2 CEF

Responsible of the Module

Fritz, Martina

Lecturer(s)
  • Wilke, Gundula
  • Fritz, Martina
Credits

5

Concept of Study and Teaching
Workload Dozentengebunden
Std. WorkloadLehrtyp
58Vorlesungen
2individuelle Betreuung
Workload Dozentenungebunden
Std. WorkloadLehrtyp
40Veranstaltungsvor-/-nachbereitung
25Pr?sentationsvorbeit
10Literaturstudium
15Prüfungsvorbereitung
Recommended Reading
  • Course reader: selection of current texts and exercises provided by lecturer
  • David Bonamy, Technical English 2, Pearson Longman 2011
  • Marion Grussendorf, English for Presentations, Cornelsen 2007
Assessment Methods Remark

Presentation (50%) and 1 hour written examination (50%)

Examination Requirements

Knowledge and application of the English language in various communication situations

Duration

1 Term

Module Frequency

Winter and Summer Term

Language of Instruction

English