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