English - Professional English for Business and Technology - Marketing Module C1
Module SZ0426
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of SS 2022 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | ||
|---|---|---|
| SS 2022 | WS 2015/6 | WS 2012/3 |
Basic Information
SZ0426 is a semester module in English language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered every semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of language courses as soft-skill courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | 30 h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This course focuses on professional communication skills and integrates reading, listening, speaking and writing with vocabulary and grammar, as needed by the specific group. The subject matter consists of a wide range of current issues in the business world, ranging from ethics and sustainability to leadership and diversity. Students will have many opportunities to explore, critically discuss, present, and write about these topics and other business- and industry-relevant topics that are most interesting to them.
Learning Outcome
After completion of this module, students will be able to understand complex texts on current business-related topics, critically analyse these and effectively communicate their ideas based on these in English to an international audience.
Students will develop an awareness of Anglo-American public speaking conventions and will be able to put these into practice. In written and spoken contexts they will be able to differentiate accurately between situations requiring formal or familiar registers and select the correct form. Further, the will impove their ability to present content clearly and succinctly taking readers’ needs and writing conventions into consideration.
Corresponds to C1 of the CER.
Students will develop an awareness of Anglo-American public speaking conventions and will be able to put these into practice. In written and spoken contexts they will be able to differentiate accurately between situations requiring formal or familiar registers and select the correct form. Further, the will impove their ability to present content clearly and succinctly taking readers’ needs and writing conventions into consideration.
Corresponds to C1 of the CER.
Preconditions
Ability to begin work at the C1 level of the GER as evidenced by a score in the range of 60 – 80 percent on the placement test at www.moodle.tum.de. (Please check current announcements as the exact percentages may vary each semester.)
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
WS 2022/3
SS 2022
WS 2021/2
SS 2021
WS 2020/1
SS 2020
WS 2019/20
WS 2018/9
SS 2018
WS 2017/8
SS 2017
WS 2016/7
SS 2016
WS 2015/6
SS 2015
WS 2014/5
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 2 | English - Professional English for Business and Technology - Marketing Module C1 | Lemaire, E. | dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Communicative and skills-oriented approach to topics with use of group discussion, reading and listening exercises, pair and group tasks, presentations etc. Students will need to complete regular assignments.
Media
Textbook, use of www.moodle.tum.de, online learning resources, presentations, film viewings and audio practice.
Literature
Handouts and selected extracts from published sources will be used in the course. Key literature will be advised by the teacher and/ or listed in the course description.
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Performance, testing the learning outcomes specified in the module description, is examined by a cumulative portfolio of competence and action-oriented tasks which include:
- 2 assignments for a total of 50%
- presentation on a current business related topic (including visual aids) 25%
- final written examination 25% based on topics and materials discussed in class.
As the course may be offered in various formats (online or classroom) the form and conditions of the final exam (with or without aids) will vary. Where audio or video is recorded, we observe the Basic Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO, Art. 12 -21).
- 2 assignments for a total of 50%
- presentation on a current business related topic (including visual aids) 25%
- final written examination 25% based on topics and materials discussed in class.
As the course may be offered in various formats (online or classroom) the form and conditions of the final exam (with or without aids) will vary. Where audio or video is recorded, we observe the Basic Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO, Art. 12 -21).