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Module code: DFBGE-060 |
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4VU (4 hours per week) |
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Semester: 3 |
Mandatory course: yes |
Language of instruction:
French |
Assessment:
Written exam (50%) + term paper with presentation (25%) + tests (25%)
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60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period. The total student study time is 120 hours (equivalent to 4 ECTS credits). There are therefore 75 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
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Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
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Recommended as prerequisite for:
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Module coordinator:
Dr. Julia Frisch |
Lecturer: Maha Tischer, Diplômée de Maîtrise
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Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will: - have attained language skills at the lower and intermediate C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), Skills: After successfully completing this module, students will be able to: • understand the global and detailed information in difficult texts pertaining to concrete and abstract topics, • follow factually complex technical discussions in their own field of expertise, • communicate using a wide range of linguistic means allowing them to conduct conversations with native speakers in an idiomatic and communicative manner, • express themselves in writing on a wide range of general and selected scholarly topics, • hold job and subject-oriented presentations and prepare the corresponding written materials in a linguistically appropriate manner and, to a great extent, error-free Competences: After successfully completing this module, students will: - have mastered the grammar relevant for the above skills, the basic general vocabulary, the advanced French vocabulary and some French business vocabulary, - be sensitive to the intercultural characteristics of countries belonging to the francophone world and thus, be able to successfully manage important communication situations in daily (business) life and - be capable of embracing the intercultural differences of countries belonging to the francophone world and verbally interact there successfully.
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Module content:
• Maintain the extensive general French vocabulary acquired in previous levels of learning, • Advanced acquisition of an extensive vocabulary in an engineering and technical environment, • Advanced English grammar and awareness of its potential for use in technical language, • Pronounced communication skills with regard to scientific language in order to take part in discussions, hold presentations and write texts belonging to the most important scientifically-relevant text types on a high level, • Improve reading and listening comprehension skills through appropriate exercises.
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Teaching methods/Media:
• Use a wide range of media: television and video, radio, magazines and newspapers, computer-based interactivity • Partner work, group work and role playing • Presentations and short talks by students • Presentations by the lecturer • Plenary and group discussions • The goal is to enable authentic foreign language communication.
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Recommended or required reading:
• Teaching materials compiled by the lecturer
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