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OG3NJ5 - German Language 5

Course specification
Course title German Language 5
Acronym OG3NJ5
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Power Engineering
Type of study bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
  • professor Nina Polovina
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 3.0 Status elective
      Condition Intermediate knowledge of German
      The goal - Extend and enrich terminology usage in writing - Enhance production skills on specialized texts ( analysis of linguistic patterns and their re-use in writing ) - Develop LSP writing skills ( more detailed presentations, exposés, longer essays )
      The outcome - Enhanced writing abilities - Adequate use of specific terminology
      Contents
      Contents of lectures - Detailed sentence and LSP discourse analysis aimed at developing the ability for individual expression
      Contents of exercises - Active use and applying of writing techniques and skills ( CVs, resumes, business correspondence, presentations, essays, summaries, ...) - Applying linguistic skills and competences for professional communication in writing
      Literature
      1. Volker Eismann: Erfolgreich in der geschäftlichen Korrespondenz. Cornelsen Verlag, Berlin 2010. (Original title)
      2. Duden : Briefe gut und richtig schreiben. Ratgeber fuer richtiges und modernes Schreiben. Dudenverlag, F. A. Brockhaus, Mannheim 1997. (Original title)
      3. Braun, Dinsel, Ende: Zentrale Mittelstufenpruefung. Trainingsbuch. Langenscheidt, Berlin und Muenchen 2000. (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      2
      Methods of teaching - Action-based approach - Autonomous work - Written test
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures 15 Test paper 40
      Practical lessons 15 Oral examination 0
      Projects 0
      Colloquia 30
      Seminars 0