| Target group: | Students of the TU Dresden |
| Contents: | Text analysis with review of questions regarding style and type of language used in journalistic production, including an understanding of bias and how to detect bias. Written tasks for writing reviews of articles on current affairs. Comparison of print media and online media reporting on current affairs. |
| Prerequisite: | B2 or placement test |
| European Framework of Reference/CEFR: | B2+ |
| Type of teaching/duration: | 1 semester language learning seminar/language course | 2 SWS |
| Frequency of the course: | WiSe + SoSe |
| Workload: | The total workload is 75 hours. Of these, 30 hours are accounted for by attendance and 45 hours by self-study, including preparation for the exam and completion of the exam. |
| Examinations: | - Written examination (90 minutes) The credit points are earned when the examination is passed. |
| Credit points and grades: | graded participation certificate |
| Qualification goals: | - improving key speaking and listening skills by providing personal input on current economic, social and political events. - active participation in follow-up discussions and role play in related case studies. |
| Usability: | General language requirement level B2+ taking into account the respective study regulations / prerequisite for level C1 |
| Teaching material: | Announced by the teacher |