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Libera Università di Bolzano

Tedesco Tecnico/Technisches Deutsch

Semestre 2 · 45537 · Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria energetica · 3CFU · DE


Course description:
Reaching B1 => B2-level in language skills (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

The course focuses on the various styles of language used in the field of engineering and aims to improve the students’ receptive, but above all, productive language skills in general for social and academic purposes.

Overall aim of the course:
• to develop receptive and productive language skills in the field of study;
• to acquire study techniques and learning strategies.

Specific language skills aims:
• Reading: authentic texts from the university environment and the world of science and technology as well as texts from everyday life.
• Writing: clear and simple texts concerning the academic field and the world of science and technology.
• Listening: everyday language in the form of dialogues, interviews and short presentations on subjects, which are relevant to students.

Docenti: Renata Cavosi

Ore didattica frontale: 50
Ore di laboratorio: 0
Obbligo di frequenza: Strongly recommended, but not compulsory.

Argomenti dell'insegnamento
• General revision and consolidation of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary for B1 => B2-level • Communication topics concerning everyday life • Specific topics related to students´ life issues • Technical topics according to the language level

Modalità di insegnamento
Students´ participation during class is actively encouraged. Teaching methodology emphasis on students´ co-operation and participation in class (and Moodle) through individual, pair and group work.

Obiettivi formativi
By the end of the course, students should be able to deal effectively with the following: Knowledge and understanding: 1) Reading/listening and comprehension of authentic texts taken from the university environment and concerning other more general topics. 2) Understanding appropriate register and style. 3) Organizing a short presentation on a topic connected to the world of science and technology. Applying knowledge and understanding: 4) Practical application of the learned language structures and lexis in oral and written communication. 5) Producing and presenting simple texts concerning technical and general topics. Making judgments: 6) Integrating knowledge and understanding acquired during the course with knowledge and understanding from other courses. Communication skills: 7) Communicating, both orally and written, with a degree of fluency. 8) Adapting language style to show awareness of register. Learning skills: 9) Developing learning capabilities to pursue further studies with a degree of autonomy.

Modalità d'esame
Written and oral exam + portfolio. Students have to pass both parts (written exam max. 15 points, passing 9 points, oral exam max. 15 points, passing 9 points) and the final mark will be the average of both parts (max. 30/30 mark, passing 18/30). The written exam tests competence in reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar. A monolingual dictionary is permitted. The portfolio contains the written work, which students are given to do outside the classroom with a focus on central aspects of the program. The deadline for submission will be communicated on Moodle (https://ole.unibz.it/course/view.php?id=12273) The oral examination is divided into three parts: • Introducing themselves • Presentation of a discussed topic • Discussion of the contents of the portfolio. - 50% written exam (competence in reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar): 120 minutes; ILOs: 1), 2), 4), 5), 7), 8); - 40% oral exam (introducing themselves, presentation of a project/discussed topic): 15 minutes; ILOs: 3), 4), 5), 6), 7), 8); - 10% portfolio (written work with a focus on central aspects of the program + discussion of the contents of the portfolio): „in itinere“; ILOs: 6), 7), 9).

Criteri di valutazione
50%: written exam 10%: portfolio 40%: oral exam Evaluation criteria: clarity of answers, mastery of language, ability to summarize, evaluate and establish relationships between topics.

Bibliografia obbligatoria

Will be communicated in class.



Bibliografia facoltativa

Will be communicated in class.




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