FU_Activation in English II — University of Liechtenstein

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Semester:WS 23/24

Type:Seminar

Language:English

ECTS-Credits:3.0

Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:30.0 L / 22.5 h

Self-directed study time:67.5 h

Module coordination/Lecturers

Dr. Julia Stelter (Modulleitung)
Paul Gahan (Externer Dozent)

Curricula

Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration (01.09.2012)
Cross faculty elective subjects (01.09.2014)
Master's degree programme in Finance (01.09.2015)
Master's degree programme in Information Systems (01.09.2019)
Bachelor's degree programme in Architecture (01.09.2019)
Master's degree programme in Architecture (01.09.2019)
Master's degree programme in Entrepreneurship and Management (01.09.2020)
Master's degree programme in Finance (01.09.2020)
Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration (01.09.2021)

Modules

FU_Activation in English II

Description

Practise listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills and competences to reach an advanced B2 level (cf. CEFR descriptors)

Information about the placement test is provided on the website www.uni.li/sprachkurse and by the study programmes.

The schedule is preliminary and can later be adapted upon participants' request.

Lecture Goals

Develop skills and competences to reach an advanced B2 level (cf. CEFR descriptors)

listening:

o understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar

reading:

o understand articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints

speaking:

o interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible
o take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining own views
o present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to own field of interest
o explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options

writing:

o write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects related to own interests
o write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view

Learning Outcomes

Develop skills and competences to reach an advanced B2 level (cf. CEFR descriptors)

listening:

o understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar

reading:

o understand articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints

speaking:

writing:

Qualifications

Lectures Method

Interaction, coaching

Admission Requirements

One or both of the following requirements must be fulfilled:

English placement test result between 61 and 74 points for "Overall score" and for "Use of English"
completion of the module Activation in English I

Materials

Available on Moodle

Exam Modalities

Grading

Parts of assessment
A: written assignments
B: presentations
C: report
D: participation

Attendance: minimum 80% required

Assessment