English - Transatlantic Relations: Current Affairs in the U.S. and the E.U. C1
Module SZ0438
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 | |
|---|---|
| WS 2015/6 | SS 2012 |
Basic Information
SZ0438 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 90 h | h | 3 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
This course allows students to improve their English skills by speaking and writing about the current events and social/political issues which are of interest to them. Classes are organised thematically around topics selected by students (recent courses, for example, have dealt with topics as diverse as immigration, fracking, Scottish independence, US elections, and conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East). Presentations introduce a topic each week (these will be made by the lecturer in the first classes and by students from then on) before group and pair speaking tasks allow students to explore issues in greater depth. Importantly, the activities allow students to develop practical English skills which will be of use in both professional and social contexts, e.g. discussion, information exhange, argumentation, negotiation etc.
Students will also develop their English writing skills for a report and examination.
Students will also develop their English writing skills for a report and examination.
Learning Outcome
After completion of this course students can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning; they can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions; they can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes and they can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Preconditions
Ability to begin work at the C1 level as evidenced by a placement test score.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 2 | English - Transatlantic Relations: Current Affairs in the U.S. and the E.U. C1 | Clark, R. | dates in groups |
eLearning documents |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Communicative and skills oriented treatment of topics with use of group discussion, case studies, presentations, listening exercises, and pair work, etc.
Media
Course handouts, online platform, video taping
Literature
Handouts and other text material.