English - Basic English for Academic Purposes B2
Module SZ04311
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 2012
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 | ||
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SS 2022 | WS 2015/6 | SS 2012 |
Basic Information
SZ04311 is a module in language at which is offered irregularly.
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) |
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90 h | h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This course includes practice with note-taking, practising tutorial participation, academic writing and presenting a topic on a related field of study. Common verb forms such as present simple vs continuous, future forms, present perfect and past simple as well as conditionals will be reviewed and practiced. Other grammatical structures covered include: modal verbs of likelihood, comparatives and superlatives and uses of articles. Oral and written communication skills needed in academic life will be introduced and practiced, as well as aspects of intercultural communication needed for achieving professional success. Emphasis is placed on developing strategies for continued learning.
Learning Outcome
On completion of this module students will have gained some of the study skills required for participating in an English-speaking academic environment. Students are able to produce some academic level work in degree courses held in English. They can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their fields of specialization; they can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party; they can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Corresponds to B2 of the CER.
Corresponds to B2 of the CER.
Preconditions
Ability to begin work at the B2 level of the GER as evidenced score in the range of 40 – 60 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
SS 2019
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 |
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SE | 2 | Intensive Course English - Basic English for Academic Purposes B2 | Schenk, T. | dates in groups |
eLearning |
SE | 2 | English - Basic English for Academic Purposes B2 | Bhar, A. Lemaire, E. Schenk, T. Xu, M. | dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
This course involves practising study situations (participating in seminars, tutorials, note-taking), communicative and skills-oriented treatment of topics with use of group discussion, case studies, presentations, writing workshops, listening exercises, and pair work encourage active use of language, as well as opportunities for feedback.
Media
Texts from a variety of sources, presentations, videos and listening 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 including: Two/three written assignments for a total of 60% (based on multiple drafts to encourage learning by means of revision) in which students are able to produce clear, detailed text on a topic related to their fields of study and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options; a presentation (including a handout and visual aids, 20%) in which oral fluency is demonstrated and an ability to conduct technical discussions in their fields of specialization; a final written examination (20%) in which they demonstrate that they understand the main ideas of complex text in their field on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions, and can express their opinions using a wide range of grammatical structures and collocations accurately.
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).
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).