Foreign Language 1 - English - English Workshops - S9

ECTS

SEMESTER

lectures

classes / seminars

practical work

integrative teaching

independent work

0h

28hrs

0h

0h

 5 hrs

Language used

English

Course supervisor(s)

Key words

professional job applications, clarity, fluency, authenticity + exam preparation

Prerequisites

CEFR level B2 - this module is compulsory for all students who have not yet taken an external examination and optional for everyone else.

to perfect fluency in English before entering the professional world

This course is divided into two workshops of eight and six classes. The first workshop is entitled Job Applications and the second is Exam Preparation.

The topics covered in Job Applications include communication in a professional environment (Personal Branding, writing a CV and letter, plus interview role plays). This workshop is followed by a supplementary preparation class for an external examination in English. This first workshop is open to all students and optional, but compulsory for students who have not yet taken an external examination in English.

The second workshop is only for those students who have not yet taken an external examination of English.

These workshops require active involvement on the part of the student and regular attendance. Evaluation is based on personal participation as well as the quality of and effort put into the handling of all activities.

Levels

Description and operational verbs

Know

Know the necessary scientific vocabulary to fulfil personal needs, be familiar with the Anglo-Saxon and international work environment, have awareness of cultural differences

Understand

Understand complex information in a written document or during a presentation, one-to-one conversation, group collaboration or negotiation

Apply 

Organize and conduct various formal and informal communication situations. Communicate complex information individually or to a group. Produce clear, professional, written documents.

Analyse 

Use information given to accomplish a task, project, group collaboration.

Summarise

Capable of interpreting and using information from various sources (written or spoken) to communicate to others and convince.

Assess

Estimate the quality of personal communication in order to improve and perfect the necessary skills.

Continuous assessment

Written test

Oral presentation / viva

Written report / project