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853-0416-00L 3 Credits BSC D-GESS
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English, Part III

Englisch, Teil III

Lecturers & Examiners: Sanson Schweizer
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:28:56

Abstract

The knowledge and skills acquired in the second 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 Council of Europe (CEFR) level C1 or C2 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
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Zusätzlich zur schriftlichen Prüfung findet eine mündliche Prüfung (15 Min Vorbereitungszeit, 15 Min Prüfung) in Anwesenheit von zwei Unterrichtenden statt. Die Note aus der mündlichen Prüfung wird zu 25% an die Note der schriftlichen Prüfung angerechnet.

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 III
Obligatorische Übungswoche im Zwischensemester. Die Vorlesung findet in 2 Gruppen statt. Einteilung zu Semesterbeginn. 2 Stunden Vorlesung, 2 Stunden individuelle Arbeit der Studierenden in Anwesenheit des Dozenten.
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (IFW C 31)
  • Fri 08:15-12:00 (IFW C 35)
4 h weekly

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