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Business English

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Business English
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Electrical Engineering, Master, ASPO 01.10.2005
Module code: E710
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.
2V (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.
2
Semester: 7
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
Presentation and written exam, 120 min

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

E710 Electrical Engineering, Master, ASPO 01.10.2005 , semester 7, optional 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 60 hours (equivalent to 2 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 37.5 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Christine Sick
Lecturer:
Marina Hefti, M.A.


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Learning outcomes:
Students will continue to develop their general verbal skills in English as well as acquainting themselves with practically relevant aspects of business English. Students will begin by using technically relevant English-language materials to become acquainted with the way in which business and companies are structured and organized in English-speaking countries. They will also be introduced to specific, career-relevant problems and will have the chance to practice company and project presentations in English.

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Module content:
I. Types and organizational structures of companies
II. Basic financial terminology (bookkeeping, financial reporting, etc.)
III. Presentations based on specific case studies
IV. Grammar revision (as necessary)

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Teaching methods/Media:
A selection of language teaching and learning materials appropriate to the target group (print, visual aids, audio, video and software)


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Recommended or required reading:
A list of recommended reading materials will be distributed.

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