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Advanced Business English (written C1)

 
English Term

Advanced (Business & Technical) English (B2+/C1))

Compulsory Course/Required Elective

Required Elective

Type of Course

Seminar (AWP)

Language

English

Lecturer

Prof. Dr. Alice Gruber

Faculty/Faculties

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Offered in

Summer Term

Credits

5 CP

Credit Hours

4 SWS

Course Assessment

Schriftliche Texte, insgesamt ca.10 Seiten (3750-5000 Wörter)

Grading

Decimal Grade

Admission Requirements
Englischkenntnisse auf dem Niveau B2+
Offen für Studierende aller anderen Fakultäten.
Entry Level
B2+

Objectives

 

The classification is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Starting level: B2+

Target level: C1

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This course is tailored for students in different programmes of study who want to strengthen their English language skills across various communication formats, focusing on writing and professional communication. Students will cultivate critical thinking, intercultural competence, and practical application skills, equipping them for success in diverse professional settings. The course takes an inclusive approach that respects and incorporates diverse disciplines.

By the end of the course, participants will have:

  • Strengthened their ability to write for a range of contexts.
  • Learned to effectively incorporate AI tools into the learning and writing process, using them to produce professional texts, enhance general language skills, and transfer these skills to other languages and contexts.
  • Developed and applied communication strategies for building professional relationships, resolving issues, and excelling in diverse multicultural environments.
  • Developed proficiently in all language skills (speaking, reading, listening, and writing).

Content

 

Participants will engage in:

  • Simulating Professional Writing Scenarios, including a collaboration with international partners through written exchanges.
  • AI-assisted Writing: Use AI tools and instructor guidance to refine writing skills and produce professional texts
  • Writing Project: Research, draft, revise, and edit a project tailored to professional interests, leading to short (poster) presentations
  • Collaborative Writing: Work in teams on writing tasks and provide and receive constructive peer feedback.

Writing tasks will cover various formats, including analytical, creative and reflective texts and persuasive writing. The course takes a dynamic, practical approach to developing writing skills while fostering social competencies essential for professional success.

Recommended literature

 

Relevant literature will be shared at the start of the course.

Work Load

 

150 hours

Teaching Methods

 
 50% online and 50% in-person meetings