| Module name (EN): English 1 |
| Degree programme: International Business, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2017 |
| Module code: BIBW-161 |
| SAP-Submodule-No.: P420-0175, P420-0176 |
| Hours per semester week / Teaching method: 2V (2 hours per week) |
| ECTS credits: 2,5 |
| Semester: 1 |
| Mandatory course: no |
| Language of instruction: English |
| Assessment: Written exam and composition with presentation (90 minutes / weighting 1:1 / can be repeated semesterly) [updated 14.03.2018] |
| Applicability / Curricular relevance: BIBW-161 (P420-0175, P420-0176) International Business, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2013, semester 1, optional course BIBW-161 (P420-0175, P420-0176) International Business, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2017, semester 1, optional course |
| Workload: 30 class hours (= 22.5 clock hours) over a 15-week period. The total student study time is 75 hours (equivalent to 2.5 ECTS credits). There are therefore 52.5 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation. |
| Recommended prerequisites (modules): None. |
| Recommended as prerequisite for: BIBW-261 English 2 [updated 27.02.2018] |
| Module coordinator: Prof. Dr. Thomas Tinnefeld |
| Lecturer: Dozenten des Studiengangs [updated 26.02.2018] |
| Learning outcomes: After successfully completing this module, students will have: strengthened and developed the four essential language skills at the B2.1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) - developed their communicative language competence (taking into account linguistic, sociolinguistic and pragmatic components) - improved their communicative language skills (text reception, text production, interaction, language teaching) - be able to use their foreign language skills independently - acquired basic and subject-related knowledge of the technical economics and business administration language - acquired basic knowledge about the target language countries - increased their awareness with regard to intercultural content and experiences [updated 04.02.2020] |
| Module content: - Exercises for listening and reading comprehension: (general and specialized texts) - Understand the content of technically and linguistically complex texts in standard language; Following current news reports in text form, expert discussions, subject-oriented communication. - Exercises to strengthen writing and speaking skills: Dialogic/monologic speech; role playing and simulations relevant to the profession (statements, arguments, discussions, comments); Composing detailed texts on technical topics using various sources, introduction to business correspondence; giving a presentation followed by discussion. - Introduction to the use of a technical vocabulary - Repetition of basic and specific (speaker-dependent) grammatical structures with exercises - Improve and expand the standard vocabulary - Acquire strategies to improve and guarantee comprehension (Learning aids such as dictionaries, the Internet and grammar books) [updated 14.03.2018] |
| Teaching methods/Media: Use of a multimedia computer language laboratory Use of print, audio and video media, computer-based interactivity Partner work, group work and role playing Presentations by the lecturer and the participants/students Internet research The goal is to enable authentic foreign language communication within the teaching environment. [updated 14.03.2018] |
| Recommended or required reading: Authentic print media Listening comprehension (audio/video) Individualized and target group-oriented exercise materials for vocabulary and grammar Internet resources [updated 14.03.2018] |
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