Subject English 1

Component code / course code: BP 1.6-3

Semester: winter / summer

ECTS credits: 2

Lecture hours per week (SWS): 2

Lecturer: Michael Errington

Course language: English

Prerequisite:

Objectives (Learning Outcome): Students can communicate competently in English in a business and technical context. In addition, students can follow and actively contribute to English-language business meetings and negotiations. They can also conduct business telephone conversations, write texts and give presentations in English. In a technical context, students can understand, describe and discuss technical drawings, situations and reports in the target language. They can also summarise and discuss technical problems in English to find a solution.

Lecture topics (content): 

  • Discussions and exercises in a business and technical context in English
  • Small talk in English
  • Tasks in a technical and business context e.g. role plays in English
  • Vocabulary technical English and terms in English
  • Presentation exercises in English
  • Relevant grammar exercises in English

Teaching format (e.g. online/in person lecture/Seminar/Lab etc.): Lecture and Practice

Examination: Written exam, Ungraded seminar paper