OS3NJ5 - German Language 5

Course specification
Course title		German Language 5
Acronym		OS3NJ5
Study programme		Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module		Signals and Systems
Type of study		bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)		professor Nina Polovina
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
ESPB		3.0	Status	elective
Condition		Intermediate knowledge of German
The goal		- Extend and enrich terminology usage in writing - Enhance production skills on specialized texts ( analysis of linguistic patterns and their re-use in writing ) - Develop LSP writing skills ( more detailed presentations, exposés, longer essays )
The outcome		- Enhanced writing abilities - Adequate use of specific terminology
Contents
Contents of lectures		- Detailed sentence and LSP discourse analysis aimed at developing the ability for individual expression
Contents of exercises		- Active use and applying of writing techniques and skills ( CVs, resumes, business correspondence, presentations, essays, summaries, ...) - Applying linguistic skills and competences for professional communication in writing
Literature
Volker Eismann: Erfolgreich in der geschäftlichen Korrespondenz. Cornelsen Verlag, Berlin 2010. (Original title) Duden : Briefe gut und richtig schreiben. Ratgeber fuer richtiges und modernes Schreiben. Dudenverlag, F. A. Brockhaus, Mannheim 1997. (Original title) Braun, Dinsel, Ende: Zentrale Mittelstufenpruefung. Trainingsbuch. Langenscheidt, Berlin und Muenchen 2000. (Original title)
Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
Lectures	Exercises	OTC	Study and Research	Other classes
2
Methods of teaching		- Action-based approach - Autonomous work - Written test
Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
Pre obligations		Points	Final exam	Points
Activites during lectures		15	Test paper	40
Practical lessons		15	Oral examination	0
Projects		0
Colloquia		30
Seminars		0