Basic Technical Communication

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version 14.0 of 12/05/2022

11B0043

Basic Technical Communication

• Elektrotechnik (B.Sc.)
• Elektrotechnik im Praxisverbund (B.Sc.)
• Informatik - Medieninformatik (B.Sc.)
• Informatik - Technische Informatik (B.Sc.)
• Mechatronik (B.Sc.)
• Aircraft and Flight Engineering (B.Sc.)
• Fahrzeugtechnik (Bachelor) (B.Sc.)
• Maschinenbau im Praxisverbund (B.Sc.)
• Maschinenbau (B.Sc.)
• Energie-, Umwelt- und Verfahrenstechnik (B.Sc.)

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In order to be successful in professional life, technical expertise as well as good communication skills are essential. In our globilised world the skill of acquiring knowledge in the English language and to communicate effectively in that language is fundamental.

1. Basic principles of technical communication
2. The structure of technical English
3. Description of technical systems
4. Technical terminology/vocabulary
5. Study and discussion of current technical texts
6. Presentation techniques
7. Technical writing
8. CVs and job applications

Knowledge Broadening
Upon passing this module the students should:

- have good English language skills, at least or comparable to Level B1 CEF

Knowledge Deepening

Instrumental Skills and Competences
- know about presentation techniques
- can give convincing presentations about technical topics, in English
- can apply basic techniques to understand and summarize technical texts
Communicative Skills and Competences
- are able to communicate with international business partners about technical issues
Systemic Skills and Competences

Lectures, individual/group work, presentations, individual feedback sessions

Good English knowledge skills

Fritz, Martina

• Fritz, Martina
• Wilke, Gundula

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Aktuelle Artikel* aus der englischsprachigen Fachpresse (*je nach Studiengebiet)Bigwood, Sally; Spore, Melissa: Presenting Numbers, Tables, and Charts, Oxford University Press, ISBN: 0198607229Billingham, Jo: Giving Presentations, Oxford University Press, ISBN: 0198606818Huckin, Thomas N.; Olsen, Leslie A.: English for Science and Technology. A Handbook for Nonnative Speakers, MacGraw-Hill, ISBN: 0070308217Powell, Mark: Dynamic Presentations, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 9780521150040

Portfolio exam

Oral Examination (50%) and Presentation (50%)

Knowledge and application of technical English and communication techniques in various professional fields

1 Term

Winter and Summer Term

English