Technical English

Faculty of Agricultural Science and Landscape Architecture

Version 16.0 of 08/06/2019

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Technical English

• Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Agrar/Lebensmittel (B.Eng.)
• Landwirtschaft (B.Sc.)
• Angewandte Pflanzenbiologie – Gartenbau, Pflanzentechnologie (B.Sc.)

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An English course teaching the students to communicate and work effectively within their field of operations.

A study of the various communicative platforms in contempary business. Practice of using these media within the subject-specific context of their studies.DiscussionDebateIdea exchangeTechnical writingMarketing languageProduct and process descriptionProduct presentationNetworking skillsStudents will learn and practice these skills in a variety of settings

Knowledge Broadening
Have an understanding of the various communicative platforms, forms of exchange and vocabulary pertaining to their field of study.
Knowledge Deepening
Detailed knowledge of communication within an international context relating to their future career choices.
Instrumental Skills and Competences

Communicative Skills and Competences
Describe and discuss complex technical issues in their field of expertise.
Systemic Skills and Competences

GroupworkIndividual exercisesPlenum discussionAudio / visual input

Successfully completed preparatory course at the University of Applied Sciences, or a placement test result B1 or above, or equivalent external certification.

Fine, Jonathan

Fine, Jonathan

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Author's own material

Portfolio exam

Successful Participation

Written exercise 25 %Test 25 %Presentation 50 %

1 Term

Winter and Summer Term

English