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Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
English
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
International Management, Master, ASPO 01.10.2011
Module code: MAIM-150
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.
2V (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:
German
Assessment:
(Course attendance certificate issued on request)

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

MAIM-150 International Management, Master, ASPO 01.10.2011 , 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 knowledge:
Good command of the English language (upper intermediate)

[updated 20.03.2010]
Recommended as prerequisite for:
MAIM-250 English


[updated 01.02.2011]
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Gustav Vogt
Lecturer:
Richard Rimbach
Jennifer Conrad


[updated 01.02.2011]
Learning outcomes:
Consolidation of the four basic language skills in general English and further development of (general) business English (upper intermediate level);
Further introduction to the political and economic structures of the English-speaking world

[updated 20.03.2010]
Module content:
Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking and writing skills (career-related text production)
 
Additional units:
 - Presentations (career-related topics)
 - Grammar practice
 - Vocabulary development work (general and technical vocabulary)
 - Problem-solving strategies for business situations
 - International negotiating strategies

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Teaching methods/Media:
Interactive course system using multimedia teaching and learning aids (language lab and PCs) and complemented by free-form activities (e.g. role playing, group activities, internet research)
Simulation of real practical situations (e.g. international negotiations)

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Recommended or required reading:
(Details will be announced during the course)
Listening comprehension materials (audio and/or video); Texts from newspapers and business magazines, teaching materials from diverse textbooks for business English covering one or more subject areas; Multimedia programs in business English; Supplementary material for developing general and/or technical vocabulary and grammar skills

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