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Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
English 1
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Management, Master, regulation 01.10.2026
Module code: DFMIM-223
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2VU (2 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
3
Semester: 2
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
Written exam, 90 min. (50%), Tests throughout the semester (50%) (repeated each semester)


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Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

DFMIM-223 Management, Master, regulation 01.10.2026 , semester 2, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
30 class hours (= 22.5 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 90 hours (equivalent to 3 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 67.5 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Thomas Tinnefeld
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Thomas Tinnefeld

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Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students - at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference - will:
 
- be able to apply their existing specialized knowledge of English to the field of international management,
 
- be able to develop their reading comprehension in order to understand and analyze more demanding technical literature and case studies,
 
- be able to give presentations on specialist topics in the context of international management,
 
- be able to write clearly structured reports for selected professional fields,
- have strengthened their intercultural communication skills in order to interact successfully with international business partners,
 
- be able to conduct complex discussions and negotiations in English in the field of international management,
 
- have increased their knowledge of technical terminology from their field and be able to use it appropriately for the most part,
 
- be able to understand and analyze complex business processes and strategies in English to a large extent,
 
- have improved their language skills with the aim of writing market analyses and business plans in an international context under supervision,
 
- be able to research relevant current topics and trends in international management in English and present them in a clear and understandable manner.


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Module content:
Practical exercises for making telephone calls regarding economic topics
- Listening comprehension exercises
- Preparation of a business plan for a business idea
- Reading comprehension with regard to current business-topic texts from England and the United States
- Practical grammar exercises

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Teaching methods/Media:
Latest edition
- English daily newspapers, online

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Recommended or required reading:
Lecture, language exercises, teamwork

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