Englisch - English for Architects C1

What it is about

In this module you repeat and deepen grammatical structures and practice them on architecture-specific topics. You train written and oral communication for study and professional life and develop strategies for independent, lifelong learning. In the end you will be able to understand complex, architecture-related texts, critically analyze them and convey your ideas in English to an international audience (GER C1).

What you will be able to do

• Understand complex texts on architecture-relevant topics
• Analyze texts critically
• Present ideas and arguments clearly and effectively in English
• Master written and oral communication for academic and professional contexts
• Develop strategies for independent lifelong learning

What the module consists of

• Schriftliche AufgabenCreate two written assignments (one with multiple drafts) to assess writing proficiency
• PräsentationVisually supported presentation to assess oral communication skills
• AbschlussprüfungA written final examination as part of the portfolio
• PortfolioCumulative collection of competency- and action-oriented tasks as assessment

Teaching method

• GruppendiskussionenFostering communicative skills and professional exchange
• FallstudienApplication of language in realistic professional contexts
• PräsentationenTraining of oral expressiveness in front of an audience
• Writing Workshops mit Peer-ReviewImprovement of writing proficiency through drafting, feedback and revision
• Hörübungen und Film-/AudiomaterialTraining of listening comprehension in subject-specific contexts
• PartnerarbeitTargeted practice of interaction and dialog skills
• Online-Plattform (moodle.tum.de)Provision of materials and support for the learning process