English: B1/B2

Effective communication means having reasonable control of the essentials of grammar (such as the major present, past and future tenses) and vocabulary used to describe and discuss topical issues and interact with colleagues. In this course, these foundations are logically explained, expanded and then practised in context.

The focus is on English for academic purposes but also includes some aspects of professional and everyday life. Current topics from a range of disciplines and various media are used to train participants’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

<b>Please note:</b> The number of participants in this small-group course is limited, thereby ensuring greater individual attention. The minimum number of participants is 6, the maximum 10.

Course information

Course level
B1 - B2
Date
23.09.2024 - 16.12.2024
Montag, 18:15 - 19:25
18 Lessons
Lecturer
Kumiko Masai, PhD
Credit points
1 ECTS
Registration deadline
Thursday 19.09.2024
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 303.00
Members of staff: CHF 543.00
Alumni: CHF 543.00
Alumni FHNW: CHF 543.00

There will be no class on 7 October 2024.

Course materials

The course materials will be provided by the instructor.

Attendance

Number of absences allowed: 2

Coursework

Participants are expected to:
  • participate actively in class;
  • complete learning assessments;
  • spend 1-2 hours per course session on preparing and reviewing the lesson and on autonomous learning.

Credit points

To earn the credit points, students must fulfill the attendance requirement, complete the coursework, and pass the required number of assessments. The course is graded on a pass-fail basis.

Placement test

This course requires either an obligatory placement test or completion of a preceding course.

Replacement date

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 07.12.2024 from 10:00 - 16:00.

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