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Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
English 1
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Electrical Engineering - Renewable Energy and System Technology, Master, ASPO 01.10.2019
Module code: DFMEES-103
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P610-0128
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2VU (2 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
2
Semester: 1
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
English/German
Assessment:
Written exam (50%) and tests (50%)
Written exam 90 min.


[updated 08.08.2024]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

DFMEES-103 (P610-0128) Electrical Engineering - Renewable Energy and System Technology, Master, ASPO 01.10.2019 , semester 1, mandatory course
DFI-103 (P610-0275) Computer Science, Master, ASPO 01.10.2018 , semester 1, mandatory course
DFMME-103 (P610-0437) Mechanical Engineering, Master, ASPO 01.10.2024 , semester 1, mandatory course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
30 class hours (= 22.5 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 60 hours (equivalent to 2 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 37.5 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
DFMEES-203 English 2


[updated 28.03.2024]
Module coordinator:
Dr. Julia Frisch
Lecturer:
Dozierende des Studiengangs


[updated 28.03.2024]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will:
•        understand adapted topic-related English-language specialist texts and product descriptions from the field of engineering science
•        have developed and expanded their subject-specific vocabulary and consolidated it through oral and written use
•        have developed strategies and methods for compiling and summarizing important information in a presentation, an experimental setup or a technical lecture in English


[updated 08.08.2024]
Module content:
In coordination with the DFHI Master´s degree programs in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and European Construction Management, the content is based on common general and technical language requirements. The initial level is B1.
•        Technical language used in technical standards and instructions
•        Discussion of topic-related specialist texts from the entire spectrum of the subject
•        Corporate structure (centralized and decentralized organizations)
•        Reading, describing, evaluating and creating graphics and tables
•        Instructions and reports (test protocols, laboratory reports, test reports)
•        Presentations in a business context (e.g. on software, services, company portfolio)


[updated 08.08.2024]
Teaching methods/Media:
•        The learning content is developed in a communicative and action-oriented manner with targeted listening, reading and speaking exercises in individual, partner and group work. A subject-related presentation on the course content is obligatory.
•        Short written or oral reviews of learning progress are possible at any time.


[updated 08.08.2024]
Recommended or required reading:
Literature and learning materials will be provided during the course

[updated 08.08.2024]
 
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