Technical English 1
Brief description
- Extensive technical English vocabulary building: terms to describe types of forces, words and phrases to describe degrees of difference, capabilities and limits
- Vocabulary to describe test types, phrases for stating assumptions
- How to agree and disagree in meetings
- Comparison of expectations and results
- Linking causes and effects
Mode of delivery
face to face
Type
compulsory
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Busch, B., Dzeia, U., Haberl, B., Köhler, J. (2010): Technical English Basics. 4th ed., Haan-Gruiten: Europa-Lehrmittel
Bonamy, D. (2022): Technical English Level 3. 2nd ed., Pearson
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Self-study research elements, discussion, pair and group work, role plays, self-assessment quizzes Classroom teaching, online classes, blended learning
Assessment methods and criteria
- 50% continuous assessment (written and/or verbal): active class participation, assignments, grammar quizzes, presentations and mini research projects
- 50% assessment of written performance: syllabus topics covered in class and worked on in self-study phases
- Assessment criteria: correctness of content and methodology, completeness of the answer, level of detail of answers, compliance with the criteria of academic writing
Prerequisites and co-requisites
English CEFR Level B2
Infos
Degree programme
Technical Sales and Marketing (Bachelor)
Cycle
Bachelor
ECTS Credits
3.00
Language of instruction
English
Curriculum
Part-Time
Academic year
2025
Semester
2 SS
Incoming
No
Learning outcome
After successful completion of this course, students can:
- discuss performance and suitability,
- describe physical forces,
- discuss relative performance,
- describe capabilities and limitations,
- use adjectives for describing suitability and performance,
- explain tests and experiments,
- exchange views on predictions and theories,
- compare results with expectations,
- discuss causes and effects.
Course code
1480-24-01-BB-DE-14