Englisch - Transatlantic Relations: Current Affairs in the U.S. and the E.U. C1

What it is about

You will improve your English to C1 level by talking and writing about current topics in the USA and the EU. At the end you will be able to present complex topics in a clear and structured way, communicate spontaneously and fluently, and understand and produce demanding texts.

What you will be able to do

• Understand demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meanings
• Fluent and spontaneous expressiveness without long search for formulations
• Flexible and effective use of language for social, academic and professional purposes
• Produce clear, well structured and detailed texts on complex topics

What the module consists of

• Kurs/SeminarTheme-oriented sessions with presentations, group and pair work, and writing exercises

Teaching method

• Kommunikativ und kompetenzorientiertPromotes speaking and writing skills in real communication situations
• Gruppendiskussionen und PartnerarbeitDeepening of topics, development of oral expressiveness
• PräsentationenIntroduction and structuring of weekly topics; training of presentation competence
• Fallstudien und HörübungenFoster analytical skills and listening comprehension