13368 - English B2.1 Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13368
Module Title:English B2.1
  Englisch B2.1
Department: ZES - Language Centre
Responsible Staff Member:
  • D'Onofrio, Gabriella
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 5
Learning Outcome:In this module, the participants are enabled to understand complex texts on concrete and abstract topics and to communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is possible without great effort on both sides. You will learn to express yourself clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, to explain a point of view on a topical issue and to state the advantages and disadvantages of various options. (Compare can-do descriptions of GER B2)

Finally, the participants reflect on the culture in the English-speaking area in the context of the content conveyed and, after completing the module, will understand the basics and customs of the forms of life in the English-speaking area.
Contents:Action-oriented tasks for global, selective and detailed listening and reading comprehension, for the production of topic- and situation-related written texts, for topic- and situation-related oral expression as well as exercises for understanding and consolidating linguistic structures (vocabulary and grammar). Furthermore, learning strategies and techniques for self-study are imparted and trained.
Thematical and grammatical focus:
  • Information will be given at course start
Recommended Prerequisites:Strongly recommended:

Module English B1.2 or English language skills at level GER B1

The existing knowledge of English is checked with an entrance test at the beginning of the semester.
Mandatory Prerequisites:none
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Exercise / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 90 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:New Language Leader Upper-Intermediate Coursebook (ISBN 978-1-4479-6155-0)
Complementary materials via Moodle Learning Platform
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:5 topic-related tasks or/and tests of 45 - 60 minutes minutes each (each counting 20% for the module grade)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Mathematik / keine PO
Remarks:
  • The existing knowledge of English is checked with an entrance test at the beginning of the semester.
  • This modul especially aims at students in all study programs, who aspire a semester abroad, or exchange students with an English language competence at level CEFR B1. It is not suitable for students with a lower or level of language competence
  • Online enrolment/Moodle
  • In exceptional cases, the face-to-face course can be held as an online live session.
Module Components:Exercise English B2.1 (4hpw each winter term)
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: