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Culture and Language (TSC-3)5 ECTS (englische Bezeichnung: Culture and Language)
(Prüfungsordnungsmodul: Culture and Language)
Modulverantwortliche/r: Sónia Hetzner, Kristina Maul Lehrende:
Sónia Hetzner, Donna Liersch, Elizabeth Nicholson
Startsemester: |
WS 2020/2021 | Dauer: |
1 Semester | Turnus: |
jährlich (WS) |
Präsenzzeit: |
0 Std. | Eigenstudium: |
150 Std. | Sprache: |
Englisch |
Lehrveranstaltungen:
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- Culture Course:
- Language Course:
B2 Online Academic English Course for International Students
Inhalt:
Culture:
Introduction to Germany and the FAU for international students
Basic concepts of the German culture
Basic concepts of the German academic system.
Metacognitive learning strategies for successful studies in Germany
Basic concepts of intercultural and interpersonal communication.
Language:
B2 Academic English Writing/Reading/Listening/Grammar/Vocabulary Skills
Reading/Writing/Listening/Grammar/Pronunciation Diagnostics Test
Course Topics: Education, Environment, Travel and Transportation, Global Issues
Lernziele und Kompetenzen:
The students are able to
describe the structure and organisations of the FAU as well as the support infrastructure for FAU students
describe and understand norms and values in the German culture
understand the German “Humboldtian model” of higher education
describe Germany’s politics, geography, climate, economy and culture
understand key concepts of the German culture with a special focus on campus life and the academic environment
develop knowledge on interpersonal and intercultural communication
name and describe the FAU course formats, learning activities and assessments
understand and use B2 level Academic English skills in the following disciplines: Writing – Reading Comprehension – Listening Comprehension – Grammar
utilize B2 level grammar in academic writing and speaking.
use academic vocabulary at B2 level in various contexts.
Literatur:
Thomas, Alexander (2010): Culture and Cultural Standards In: Thomas, A.; Ninast, Eva-Ulrike; Schroll-Machl, Sylvia (Eds.): Handbook of Intercultural Communication and Cooperation. Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht. P. 17-27;
Fletcher, A.(2016): How to be german in 50 easy steps. C.H.Beck;
German Grundgesetz:
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/englisch_gg/englisch_gg.pdf;
The federal government (of Germany): https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/
Friedrich-Alexander-University: https://study-at-fau.de/
Bemerkung:
In winterterm 2020/21 all courses will be offered ONLINE!
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls / Einpassung in den Musterstudienplan:
- Transition Studies Chemistry (keine Abschlussprüfung angestrebt bzw. möglich): 1. Semester
(Po-Vers. 2020w | Culture and Language)
Studien-/Prüfungsleistungen:
Culture and Language (Prüfungsnummer: 90621)
- Studienleistung, Übungsleistung, unbenotet, 5 ECTS
- weitere Erläuterungen:
Method of examination: N/A;
Grading procedure: N/A
- Prüfungssprache: Englisch
- Erstablegung: WS 2020/2021
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