Englisch C1 (Proficient User)

These courses will take place in class in HBS.

Entry requirement: 

• B2 as outlined in the CEFR

Before registering: The ZEMS online placement test is mandatory for students who 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. 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 course is designed to support the development of academic language competencies across the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will become more self-critical writers as a result of writing and editing their own and others' work and they will analyse language and structures in articles, essays and other literature. Students will broaden their understanding of ideas and arguments through the language of lectures, talks, debates and podcasts, with group and pair work providing opportunities for speaking and constructive reflection and peer feedback.

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

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

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

These courses will take place in the classrooms of ZEMS in HBS

Entry requirement:

• B2 as outlined in the CEFR

Before registering: the ZEMS online placement test is required if you have not completed a B2 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 course is designed to support the development of academic language competencies across the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking with a specific focus on academic oral and written communication skills. Grading will be based on a set of integrated assignments. To successfully complete the course, students will need to complete self-study and in-class assignments (such as individual and group presentations, interviews, writing response papers), submit an academic paper and give a presentation.

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

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

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

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

This course will take place in class / HBS

Entry requirement:

• B2 as outlined in the CEFR

Before registering: For self-assessment, the online placement test is required if students have not completed a B2 course at the ZEMS in the last two semesters. The 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 course is designed for students who wish to improve their language skills for employment and internships. Students will choose a position that they are interested in applying for and will write a CV and application (covering) letter, as well as participate in interview role-plays geared to their chosen positions. Presentations on topics relevant to their fields of study are also course requirements. Students will submit coursework throughout the semester and all materials must be turned in by their given deadlines.

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

LV170 will take place online.

LV172 will take place in class / HBS.

Entry Requirement: 

• C1 as outlined in the CEFR

Before registering: the ZEMS online placement test is required if you have not completed a C1 level course at the ZEMS in the last two semesters. The 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: In this course participants will have the opportunity to practice different core skills and familiarise themselves with the scientific and academic language necessary to communicate effectively and proficiently about topics that are based on the intersection between science, technology and society. Grading will be based on a set of integrated assignments. To successfully complete the course, students will need to complete self-study and in-class assignments (such as individual and group presentations, interviews, writing response papers), submit an academic paper and give a presentation.

Course Materials: Course materials will be provided by the instructor. Course materials include, among others, scientific/academic videos, podcasts, scientific & academic articles & news, documentaries, language-specific handouts and exercise materials.

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

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

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

This course will take place in class / HBS.

Entry Requirement: 

• C1 as outlined in the CEFR

Before registering: the ZEMS online placement test is required if you have not completed a C1 level course at the ZEMS in the last two semesters. The 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: In this course participants will have the opportunity to practice different core skills and familiarise themselves with the scientific and academic language necessary to communicate effectively and proficiently about topics that are based on the intersection between science, technology and the economy. Grading will be based on a set of integrated assignments. To successfully complete the course, students will need to complete self-study and in-class assignments (such as individual and group presentations, interviews, writing response papers), submit an academic paper and give a presentation.

Course Materials: Course materials will be provided by the instructor. Course materials include, among others, scientific/academic videos, podcasts, scientific & academic articles & news, documentaries, language-specific handouts and exercise materials.

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

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

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

This course will take place in class / HBS.

Entry Requirement: 

• C1 as outlined in the CEFR

Before registering: the ZEMS online placement test is required if you have not completed a C1 level course at the ZEMS in the last two semesters. The 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: In this course participants will have the opportunity to practice different core skills and familiarise themselves with the scientific and academic language necessary to communicate effectively and proficiently about topics that are based on the intersection between economics and industrial engineering. Grading will be based on a set of integrated assignments. To successfully complete the course, students will need to complete self-study and in-class assignments (such as individual and group presentations, interviews, writing response papers), submit an academic paper and give a presentation.

Course Materials: Course materials will be provided by the instructor. Course materials include, among others, scientific/academic videos, podcasts, scientific & academic articles & news, documentaries, language-specific handouts and exercise materials.

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

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

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

This course will take place online. Two course sessions will take place live (see course description below).

Entry requirement: 

• C1 as outlined in the CEFR

Before registering: the ZEMS online placement test is required if you have not completed a C1 course at the ZEMS in the last two semesters. The 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: Communicating sustainability: If you are interested in how to talk and write about sustainability, even if you are new to the topic, you are welcome to take this course. You will learn and apply C1.2 level English communication skills (focusing on different English registers such as formal vs. informal English) while simultaneously learning about sustainability through best-practice examples of sustainability communicators and from your peers during group work. You will choose your own topics for two graded projects, making the course as ‘tailor-made’ to your needs and interests as possible. Two sessions will take place as class-excursions within Berlin (The dates and places will be announced during the course).  If you are not in Berlin and cannot attend the excursions, I will give you alternative assignments.

Course material: Once you have registered, you will have access to the material via the ZEMS Moodle for LV 178. To introduce you to some of the communication tools you will use, please see the following video: SIGMI Conference on Sustainable & Inclusive Mobility - Sustainable Communication by Jocelyn Keller - YouTube

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

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

6 ECTS, 4 SWS