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853-0406-00L 3 Credits BSC D-GESS
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English, Part II

Englisch, Teil II

Lecturers & Examiners: Sanson Schweizer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:04

Abstract

The knowledge and skills acquired in the first semester serve as a basis for further improvements in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing, which will enable students to enroll for the Cambridge exams. The goal is to reach level B2 or C1 (CEFR) 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 with group discussions and short presentations • Systematic revision and extension of key grammar points • Systematic acquisition of general and military vocabulary

General Information

Language
German
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 II
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Die Vorlesung findet in 2 Gruppen statt. Einteilung zu Semesterbeginn. Obligatorische Übungswoche im Zwischensemester.
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (CLA D 11.1)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (CLA D 17)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (CLA J 1)
2 h weekly

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