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OS3NJ5 - German Language 5

Course specification
Course title German Language 5
Acronym OS3NJ5
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Signals and Systems
Type of study bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
    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