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853-0405-00L 3 Credits BSC D-GESS
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English, Part I

Englisch, Teil I

Lecturers & Examiners: Sanson Schweizer
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:42

Abstract

Teaching is focused on the acquisition of general English in the four classical skills, i.e. speaking, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and writing. The goal is to reach level B2 or C1 depending on the linguistic proficiency of the students.

Objective

This three-semester English course should enable the participants to successfully use the English language in an international military setting.

Content

•Read, analyse and write military and civilian documents •Listening comprehension using current radio or TV reports •Practise speaking through group discussions and short presentations •Systematic revision and extension of key grammar points •Systematic acquisition of general and military vocabulary

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Sprachunterricht Englisch, Teil I
Die Vorlesung findet in 2 Gruppen statt. Einteilung zu Semesterbeginn. Obligatorische Übungswoche im Zwischensemester. 2 Stunden Vorlesung, 2 Stunden individuelle Arbeit der Studierenden in Anwesenheit des Dozenten.
  • Fri 08:15-10:00 (IFW E 42)
  • Fri 10:15-12:00 (IFW E 42)
4 h weekly

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