Course detail
Technical German 1
FSI-0N1 Acad. year: 2020/2021 Winter semester
The course is intended to teach German for specific purposes. Also dealt with is the language at general level, especially grammar and syntax. The course is focused on practical, everyday communication for the international workplace.
Language of instruction
German
Number of ECTS credits
2
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will be made familiar with general vocabulary for the workplace and they will revise basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for everyday practical communication.
Prerequisites
Course is intended for students who are familiar with the German language at level B1 CEFR.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Language instruction as an extension of basic professional curriculum.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended the seminars actively, worked out assigned tasks and passed a credit test. 60% points at the credit test as minimum.
Aims
The aim of the course is to equip students for real-life tasks that arise in a wide range of technical occupations.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher. Students are allowed to miss two seminars. Absence may be in justified cases compensated for with the consent of the teacher.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-VTE-P: Production Technology, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme M2V-P: Production Systems, Master's
branch M-VSY: Production Systems, elective
Type of course unit
Language exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Themes developing communication skills + technical language – contents:
1. Road traffic, driver's licence in Germany
2. Travelling by car
3. Motor vehicles
4. Four-stroke engine
5. Driving a motorbike
6. Riding a bicycle
7. Environment I
8. Environment II
9. Computer I
10. Computer II
11. Home appliances I
12. Home appliances II
13. Revision, credit test