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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.
Applied Informatics, Master, ASPO 01.10.2011
Module code: PIM-WN10
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: 2
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
Written examination

[updated 08.05.2008]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

PIM-WN10 Applied Informatics, Master, ASPO 01.10.2011 , semester 2, optional course, not informatics specific
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:
Prof. Dr. Christine Sick
Stefanie Krächan-Lashbrook, M.A.
Marina Hefti, M.A.


[updated 19.07.2007]
Learning outcomes:
In this course students will extend their existing skills in occupational English (level B2 of the Common European Framework) by continuing to develop their general verbal skills in English as well as acquainting themselves with practically relevant aspects of business.
 
Students will begin by using relevant English-language materials to become acquainted with the way in which businesses 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. Students will also acquire an insight into culturally relevant issues that will enable them to take part in international meetings and negotiations.


[updated 08.05.2008]
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.        Intercultural awareness and its implications for negotiations and meetings
V.        Grammar revision (as necessary)


[updated 08.05.2008]
Recommended or required reading:
A list of recommended reading materials will be distributed.

[updated 08.05.2008]
Module offered in:
SS 2009, SS 2008 
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