Englisch B1-B2 (Independent User)

Dieser Kurs findet in Präsenz statt.

Zugangsvoraussetzung: A2

Wenn Sie in den letzten zwei Semestern keinen ZEMS-Englischkurs auf A2-Niveau erfolgreich abgeschlossen haben, ist der der ZEMS Einstufungstest verpflichtend. Das Ergebnis sollte der Zugangsvoraussetzung für die Lehrveranstaltung entsprechen. Zum ersten Termin muss das Ergebnis vorgelegt werden. Sie werden gebeten, sich vom Kurs abzumelden, wenn das Ergebnis Ihres Einstufungstests nicht den Eingangsvoraussetzungen für den Kurs entspricht.

Beschreibung des Kurses: Das Modul English for Academic Purposes (B1) erarbeitet, vertieft und festigt sprachliche  Grundlagen und Kompetenzen in einem universitätsspezifischen Lern- und Handlungskontext. Die Aufgabenstellungen vermitteln und fördern Fertigkeiten und Strategien, die eine aktive Interaktion und Kommunikation ermöglichen. Strukturen und Wortschatz zur kontextspezifischen Kommunikation werden vermittelt und erweitert. Es werden Strategien des autonomen Lernens entwickelt, die dazu beitragen, den Lernprozess über die Lehrveranstaltung hinaus effektiv zu gestalten.

Regelmäßige Teilnahme ist obligatorisch vom ersten Tag der Lehrveranstaltung (Minimum 80% Teilnahme).

Portfolioprüfung: Mündliche Leistung (50%), Schriftliche Leistung (50%)

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

Courses 132 and 134 will take place online.

Courses 136, 138, 140, 142 will take place in class in HBS.

Entry requirement:  

• B1 as outlined in the CEFR 

The ZEMS online placement test is mandatory for students who have not completed a B1 level course at the ZEMS in the last two semesters. The test result should be equivalent to the course entry requirement. The test result must be submitted to class on the first day of teaching. You will be asked to leave the course if your placement test result is not equivalent to the entry requirement.

Course description: This integrated skills course is for students who would like to improve their academic English in the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as develop their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary for academic purposes. Students will be enabled to prepare for a study visit, internship or project in an English-speaking international university environment. Grading will be based on a set of integrated assignments. To successfully complete the course, students will need to complete in-class assignments, submit coursework and give a presentation.

Course Materials: Course materials will be provided by the instructor.

Regular attendance is mandatory from the first day of teaching (minimum 80% attendance). 

Online courses (LV 132 / LV134): Regular attendance is mandatory from the first day of teaching (minimum 80% attendance in Zoom Meetings), and 80% successful completion of all ungraded tasks are mandatory. 

Portfolioprüfung: Mündliche Leistung (50%), Schriftliche Leistung (50%)

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

This course will take place in class in HBS.

Entry requirement:  

• B2  as outlined in the CEFR

Before registering: The online placement test is required if you have not completed a B2 level course at the ZEMS in the last two semesters. The test result should be equivalent to the course entry requirement. Please bring the result with you to class on the first day of teaching. You will be asked to leave the course if your placement test result is not equivalent to the entry requirement. 

Course description: This English for Specific Academic Purposes course is designed to develop competencies for professional and scientific communication across all four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). A range of interdisciplinary current topics (at the intersection between science, technology and economy) will provide the framework for the application of oral and written communicative competency in order to build confidence, proficiency and fluency. Autonomous work outside class as well as active in-class participation, peer interaction and peer feedback will be expected in class. Grading will be based on a set of integrated assignments. To successfully complete the course, students will need to complete collaborative in-class assignments, submit coursework and give a presentation. 

Course Materials: Course materials will be provided by the instructor.

Regular attendance is mandatory from the first day of teaching (minimum 80% attendance). 

Portfolioprüfung: Mündliche Leistung (50%), Schriftliche Leistung (50%)

6 ECTS, 4 SWS