English

Qualification objectives
Students will possess advanced elementary communicative language skills in the chosen foreign language. Students can understand clearly articulated, concrete information on everyday topics; understand syntactically, semantically, lexically, and morphologically simple texts related to everyday and professional experiences, provided the vocabulary is limited to frequently used and internationally understood words; recognize different text types; communicate relatively easily in simple, routine situations, using connectives appropriately; describe their environment orally and in writing using simple phrases and sentences; and respond to a limited number of simple questions.

Contents
Contents of the language learning course in a foreign language of the student’s choice include: simple texts and audio texts on everyday situations, especially in the university environment; elementary oral and written text production and interaction on this topic; development of relevant reading and listening strategies; development of grammatical structures and an expanded vocabulary; exercises in different forms and with different media.
The languages available are English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish and Spanish.

Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language courses and self-study.
The courses must be selected from the A2 language course catalogue offered by TU Dresden, as specified; this catalogue will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the usual manner.

Requirements for participation
Knowledge of the chosen language at level A1 is required.

Usability
The language learning course can be credited as a module in the study regulations (“Studienordnung”) of the respective degree program and is a prerequisite for B1.1 for Romance languages, English and B1 for Swedish.

Requirements for the award of credit points
The language test(s) last 90 minutes, or 105 minutes if the study or module regulations stipulate an oral exam is required.
The credit points are acquired when the test(s) are passed.

Credit points and grades
Graded language certificate upon passing the language exam.
If credited as a language learning course, 5 credit points are earned, unless the academic regulations(“Studienordnung”) stipulate otherwise. The module grade corresponds to the grade for the examination.

Frequency of language learning course
The language learning course is offered every semester.

Workload
The total workload is 150 hours, of which 60 hours are for classroom teaching and exam preparation, and 90 hours are for self-study, including exam preparation.

Duration of the language learning course
The language learning course lasts one semester.

Learning objectives
Students possess advanced productive and receptive skills in a chosen foreign language. Students possess sufficient language skills to complete an internship abroad or attend courses at a foreign university in the local language. They can understand the main points of audios on topics from everyday life, professional life, and the university environment, provided the language is standard or a familiar variety; largely understand non-fiction texts on abstract and concrete content related to their own interests and subject areas; express themselves in detail and coherently orally and in writing on past, present, and future topics within their own areas of interest; and draft official documents.

Contents
Contents of the language learning course in a foreign language of the student’s choice include: Texts and audios on everyday and professional situations, especially in the university environment; Oral text production and interaction on this topic; Writing longer texts on topics in your own university environment; Development of grammatical structures and an expanded vocabulary.
The languages available are Arabic, German as a foreign language, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language courses and self-study. The courses must be selected from the B1.2 language course catalogue offered by TU Dresden, as specified; this catalogue will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the usual manner.

Requirements for participation
Knowledge of the chosen language at level B1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required, as can be acquired in the Foreign Language B1.1 language learning course.

Usability
The language learning course can be credited as a module in the study regulations of the respective degree programme and is a prerequisite for level B2.1.

Requirements for the award of credit points
Language test(s) of 90 minutes, or 105 minutes if the study or module regulations (“Studienordung”) stipulate an oral exam is required. The credit points are acquired when the test(s) are passed.

Credit points and grades
Graded language certificate upon passing the language test(s). If credited as a language learning course, 5 credit points are earned, unless the academic regulations (“Studienordnung”) stipulate otherwise. The module grade corresponds to the grade for the test(s).

Frequency of language learning course
The language learning course is offered every semester.

Workload
The total workload is 150 hours, of which 60 hours are for classroom instruction and 90 hours are for self-study, including exam preparation and completion of the test(s).

Duration of the language learning course
The language learning course lasts one semester.

Learning objectives
The students will gain productive and receptive skills in a chosen foreign language. The students will have the language skills to complete an internship abroad or to attend courses at a foreign university in the local language. You can summarize in a structured manner the information contained in complex texts on a wide range of topics from everyday life, professional life and one's own university environment; express viewpoints effectively in writing and orally and respond appropriately to other people’s positions; use appropriate formalities and conventions in written correspondence. The students will gain intercultural competence.

Contents
Contents of the language learning course in a foreign language of the student’s choice include: texts on everyday situations, especially in the university environment; oral text production and interaction on this topic; writing longer texts on topics related to your own academic and professional environment; dealing with complex grammatical structures and an expanded vocabulary.
The languages available are English, French, German as a foreign language, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish.

Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language courses and self-study. The courses must be selected from the B2.1 catalogue on the TU Dresden Language Center website; this catalogue will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the usual manner.

Requirements for participation
Language skills such as those acquired in the Foreign Language B1.2 language learning course are required.

Usability
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Requirements for the award of credit points
Language test(s) of 90 minutes. The credit points are acquired when the test(s) are passed.

Credit points and grades
Graded language certificate upon passing the language test(s). If credited as a language learning course, 5 credit points are earned, unless the academic regulations (“Studienordnung”) stipulate otherwise. The module grade corresponds to the grade for the test(s).

Frequency of language learning course
The language learning course is offered every semester.

Workload
The total workload is 150 hours, of which 60 hours of attendance and 90 hours of self-study, including exam preparation and completion of the test(s).

Duration of the language learning course
The language learning course lasts one semester.

Learning objectives
Students will have advanced skills in independent, subject-related written and oral communication in a chosen foreign language. Depending on the focus of the chosen course, students will be able to: Largely understand complex oral specialist texts; express themselves clearly and fluently in writing and orally, using complex language structures, on selected topics in their specialist area; use a variety of strategies to ensure understanding.
The students will gain intercultural competence.

Contents
Contents of the language learning course in a foreign language of the students’ choice include: basics of scientific language; listening and reading strategies; reception and production of subject- and science-related texts; giving presentations and dealing with audience feedback.
The languages available are English, French, German as a foreign language, Russian, and Spanish.

Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language courses and self-study. Courses must be selected from the catalogue of courses on the TU Dresden Language Center website, as specified; this catalogue will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the usual manner.

Requirements for participation
Knowledge of the chosen language at level B2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required, as can be acquired in the Foreign Language B2.1 language learning seminar.

Usability
The language learning seminar can be counted as a module in the study regulations of the respective degree program and is a prerequisite for level C1.1.

Requirements for the award of credit points
Language test(s) of 100 minutes. The credit points are acquired when the test(s) are passed.

Credit points and grades
Graded language certificate upon passing the language test(s). If credited as a language learning seminar, 5 credit points are earned, unless the academic regulations (“Studienordnung”) stipulate otherwise. The module grade corresponds to the grade for the test(s).

Frequency of language learning seminar
The language learning seminar is offered every semester.

Workload
The total workload is 150 hours, of which 60 hours are for classroom instruction and 90 hours are for self-study, including exam preparation and completion of the test(s).

Duration of the language learning seminar
The language learning seminar lasts one semester.

Learning objectives
Students will have the ability to communicate independently in a professionally relevant written and oral manner. Depending on the focus of the chosen course, students will be able to: largely understand written or oral specialist texts intended for the workplace; express themselves clearly and fluently on selected topics in their specialist area, using complex language structures and in detail; use a variety of strategies to ensure understanding; display interdisciplinary and action-oriented skills to support written and oral communication in everyday professional life. The students will gain intercultural competence.

Contents
Contents of the language learning seminar in a foreign language of the student’s choice include economic sectors and industries; professional and activity profiles; basics of business communication; simulation of workplace communication situations; development of written communication skills; application training.
The languages available are English, French, German as a foreign language, Russian, and Spanish.

Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language courses and self-study. Courses must be selected from the catalogue of courses on the TU Dresden Language Center website, as specified; this catalogue will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the usual manner.

Requirements for participation
Knowledge of the chosen language at level B2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required, as can be acquired in the Foreign Languages B2.1 language learning seminar.

Usability
The language learning seminar can be counted as a module in the study regulations of the respective degree program and is a prerequisite for level C1.1.

Requirements for the award of credit points
Language test(s) of 100 minutes. The credit points are acquired when the test(s) are passed.

Credit points and grades
Graded language certificate upon passing the language test(s). If credited as a language learning seminar, 5 credit points are earned, unless the academic regulations (“Studienordnung”) stipulate otherwise. The module grade corresponds to the grade for the test(s).

Frequency of language learning seminar
The language learning seminar is offered every semester.

Workload
The total workload is 150 hours, of which 60 hours are for classroom instruction and 90 hours are for self-study, including exam preparation and completion of the exam.

Duration of the language learning seminar
The language learning seminar lasts one semester.

Learning objectives
Students will have the ability to communicate independently in a chosen foreign language, both written and oral. Depending on the focus of the chosen course, students will be able to understand complex oral specialist texts; express themselves clearly and fluently in writing and orally on topics related to their field, using complex linguistic structures and an extensive general and specialist vocabulary; follow and participate in complex discussions, even on abstract and complex topics; use language flexibly and effectively to express inauthenticity such as irony, allusions, and metaphors. The students will gain intercultural competence.

Contents
Contents of the language learning seminar in a foreign language of the student’s choice include expanding scientific language skills; listening and reading strategies; reception and production of subject- and science-related texts; preparation of presentations with audience discussions.
The languages available are English, French, German as a foreign language, Russian and Spanish.

Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language courses and self-study. The courses must be selected from the catalogue of courses on the TU Dresden Language Center website, as specified; this catalogue will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the usual manner.

Requirements for participation
Knowledge of the chosen language at level B2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required, as can be acquired in the B2.2 foreign language learning seminars.

Usability
The language learning seminar can be counted as a module in the study regulations of the respective degree program and is a prerequisite for level C1.2.

Requirements for the award of credit points
Language test(s) of 100 minutes. The credit points are acquired when the test(s) are passed.

Credit points and grades
Graded language certificate upon passing the language test(s). If credited as a language learning seminar, 5 credit points are earned, unless the academic regulations (“Studienordnung”) stipulate otherwise. The module grade corresponds to the grade for the test(s).

Frequency of language learning seminar
The language learning seminar is offered every semester.

Workload
The total workload is 150 hours, of which 60 hours are for classroom instruction and 90 hours are for self-study, including exam preparation and completion of the test(s).

Duration of the language learning seminar
The language learning seminar lasts one semester.

Learning objectives
Students will have the ability to communicate independently in a chosen foreign language, in a subject-related oral communication format. Students will be able to understand complex specialist presentations and seminars; express themselves clearly and fluently on topics in their specialist field, using complex linguistic structures and an extensive general and specialist vocabulary; interact in discussions, even on abstract and complex topics; use language flexibly and effectively to express inauthenticity such as irony, allusions, metaphors; deal effectively with communication and cultural problems. The students will gain intercultural competence.

Contents
Contents of the language learning course in a foreign language of the student’s choice include professional relaying of facts in presentations; practicing professional communication with business partners and employees; lectures and discussions; practice the ability to independently present problems, think critically, and present them objectively; analysis of the rhetorical specifics in the lecture; development of knowledge and skills, e.g., use of body language, argumentation, communication techniques, etc.
The languages available are English, French, German as a foreign language, and Spanish.

Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language courses and self-study. Courses must be selected from the catalogue of courses on the TU Dresden Language Center website, as specified; this catalogue will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the usual manner.

Requirements for participation
Knowledge of the chosen language at level B2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required, as can be acquired in the B2.2 foreign language learning seminars.

Usability
The language learning seminar can be counted as a module in the study regulations of the respective degree program and is a prerequisite for level C1.2.

Requirements for the award of credit points
Language test(s) of 100 minutes. The credit points are acquired when the test(s) are passed.

Credit points and grades
Graded language certificate upon passing the language test(s). If credited as a language learning course, 5 credit points are earned, unless the academic regulations (“Studienordnung”) stipulate otherwise. The module grade corresponds to the grade for the test(s).

Frequency of Language learning seminar
The language learning course is offered every semester.

Workload
The total workload is 150 hours, of which 60 hours are for classroom instruction and 90 hours are for self-study, including exam preparation and completion of the test(s).

Duration of the language learning seminar
The language learning seminar lasts one semester.

Learning objectives
Students will possess the ability to communicate independently in a chosen foreign language, both written and spoken. Students will be able to follow longer discourses about unfamiliar, abstract and complex topics from the other culture; quickly grasp the content and importance of news, articles, and reports on a wide range of culturally specific topics; present a complex topic from the other culture in a well-structured and clear manner, while presenting your own viewpoints in detail. The students will gain intercultural competence.

Contents
Contents of the language learning seminar in a foreign language of the student’s choice include culture, demographics, religion; economy, industry and the free market; education systems; politics, government, elections; history.
The languages available are English, French, German as a foreign language, and Spanish.

Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language courses and self-study. Courses must be selected from the catalogue of courses on the TU Dresden Language Center website, as specified; this catalogue will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the usual manner.

Requirements for participation
Knowledge of the chosen language at level B2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required, as can be acquired in the B2.2 foreign language learning seminars.

Usability
The language learning seminar can be counted as a module in the study regulations of the respective degree program and is a prerequisite for level C1.2.

Requirements for the award of credit points
Language test(s) of 100 minutes. The credit points are acquired when the test(s) are passed.

Credit points and grades
Graded language certificate upon passing the language test(s). If credited as a language learning seminar, 5 credit points are earned, unless the academic regulations (“Studienordnung”) stipulate otherwise. The module grade corresponds to the grade for the test(s).

Frequency of language learning seminar
The language learning seminar is offered every semester.

Workload
The total workload is 150 hours, of which 60 hours are for classroom instruction and 90 hours are for self-study, including exam preparation and completion of the exam.

Duration of the language learning seminar
The language learning course lasts one semester.

Learning objectives
Students will have the ability to communicate independently in a chosen foreign language in a subject-related written format. Students will be able to understand complex scientific written texts; express themselves clearly and fluently in writing on topics in their specialist field, using complex linguistic structures and an extensive scientific and technical vocabulary; follow and participate in complex interaction in discussions, even on abstract and complex topics; use language flexibly and effectively to express inauthenticity such as irony, allusions, metaphors; deal effectively with communication and cultural problems. The students will gain  an understanding of text types; advanced writing skills (stylistics, semantics, grammar). The students will gain intercultural competence.

Contents
Contents of the language learning courses in a foreign language of the student’s choice include structure and style of scientific texts; grammatical and semantic structures of scientific language; exercises in formulating theses and definitions; intensive training in correct citation; scientific argumentation and excerpting in writing.
The languages available are English, French, German as a foreign language, and Spanish.

Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language courses and self-study. The courses must be selected from the catalogue of courses on the TU Dresden Language Center website, as specified; this catalogue will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the usual manner.

Requirements for participation
Knowledge of the chosen language at level C1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required, as can be acquired in the Foreign Languages C1.1 language learning seminars.

Usability
The language learning seminar can be counted as a module in the study regulations of the respective degree program.

Requirements for the award of credit points
Language test(s) 100 minutes. The credit points are acquired when the test(s) are passed.

Credit points and grades
Graded language certificate upon passing the language test(s). If credited as a language learning seminar, 5 credit points are earned, unless the academic regulations (“Studienordnung”) stipulate otherwise. The module grade corresponds to the grade for the test(s).

Frequency of language learning seminar
The language learning seminar is offered every semester.

Workload
The total workload is 150 hours, of which 60 hours are for classroom instruction and 90 hours are for self-study, including exam preparation and completion of the test(s).

Duration of the language learning seminar
The language learning seminar lasts one semester.

Learning objectives
The students will, in a foreign language of their choice, have the ability to communicate independently in a professionally relevant written and oral manner. Depending on the focus of the chosen course, students will be able to understand complex and abstract professional texts, whether written or presented orally; follow longer discourses even if they are not clearly structured; express themselves clearly and fluently in detail and using complex language structures in their specialist field; use a variety of strategies to ensure understanding; display interdisciplinary and action-oriented skills to support written and oral communication in everyday professional life. The students will gain intercultural competence.

Contents
The contents of the language learning course in a foreign language of the student’s choice include economic sectors and industries; professional and activity profiles; basics of business communication; simulation of workplace communication situations; development of written communication skills; application training. The languages available are English, French, German as a foreign language, and Spanish.

Teaching and learning methods
4 SWS language courses and self-study.
The courses must be selected from the catalogue of courses on the TU Dresden Language Center website, as specified; this catalogue will be announced at the beginning of each semester in the usual manner.

Requirements for participation
Knowledge of the chosen language at level B2.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required, as can be acquired in the B2.2 foreign language learning courses.

Usability
The language learning seminar can be counted as a module in the study regulations of the respective degree program and is a prerequisite for level C1.2.

Requirements for the award of credit points
Language test(s) of 100 minutes. The credit points are acquired when the test(s) are passed.

Credit points and grades
Graded language certificate upon passing the language test(s). If credited as a language learning seminar, 5 credit points are earned, unless the academic regulations (“Studienordnung”) stipulate otherwise. The module grade corresponds to the grade for the test(s).

Frequency of language learning seminar
The language learning seminar is offered every semester.

Workload
The total workload is 150 hours, of which 60 hours are for classroom instruction and 90 hours are for self-study, including exam preparation and completion of the test(s).

Duration of the language learning seminar
The language learning seminar lasts one semester.