Preparation for German Studies Abroad 1. - BMEGT60LNGKN01-01

The subject is aimed to prepare students studying engineering in German for their studies in Germany. The main aim of the subject is to develop the language skills that are typical for the use of language in higher education studies, therefore students will systematise and deepen the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary for their studies abroad, and develop their text comprehension and composition skills (understanding lectures, note taking, summarising, debating, writing a summary). The students are also informed about the TestDaF language examination required for accredited terms at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

1. The students have the linguistic knowledge (vocabulary and structure) needed to study in a foreign language.
2. They know the syntactic and lexical features of scientific texts.
3. They can distinguish between the characteristics of formal and everyday language use in writing and speaking.
4. They are familiar with the basic notetaking techniques.
5. They know how to read scientific texts effectively.
6. They know that studying abroad has intercultural aspects as well.
7. They know the structure of the TestDaF exam.

1. The students are able to cope in the university environment of the target country and use vocabulary related to university studies.
2. They are able to understand and respond to official notifications and letters about their studies.
3. They can have polite informative conversations with university staff.
4. The students are able to understand more complex specialist language texts.
5. They are able to understand university lectures and take notes.
6. They have the ability to provide constructive criticism and feedback in situations related to their university studies.

1. They strive to continuously expand their vocabulary.
2. They strive to use the language in a grammatically correct and sophisticated way.

1. They complete their tasks independently.
2. They improve their language competence by focusing on their own linguistic deficiencies.

During the learning process students often work in pairs or groups to give them more opportunity to practice their speaking skills.

• Jegyzet, ill. a témák feldolgozásához előkészített videós és hanganyagok, szükség esetén nyelvtani gyakorlókönyv.
• Video and audio materials to be used with the course notes and the various topics, if necessary, grammar practice books.

Evaluation comprises of regular attendance, (30% of lessons can be skipped), active participation in lessons, and completing and submitting assignments and tests at a satisfactory level. Students who reach the language level required for participating in higher education (around C1) receive a certificate at the end of the term.

In line with the general characteristics of teaching foreign languages, assessment will be applied with a process approach, which also includes optional elements, such as assignments, communication exercises.

• évközi feladatok: 100

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TVSZ szerint

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 05.05.2024.

• Joint programme of KIT and BME • University studies in Hungary and Germany • Syntactic and lexical features of scientific texts • Reading strategies • Intercultural relations • Polite feedback • General and individual future prospects • The tasks of TestDaF