Foreign specialist language Field of study: Tourism
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023

Module name: Foreign specialist language
Module code: W2-TR-S2-031
Programme code: W2-S2TR19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the course is to prepare students for work in the international tourism industry, based on knowledge of a foreign language at a specialist level. The aim of the subject is to introduce typical tourist content in a foreign language, specialised tourist vocabulary, phrases, expressions. The subject complements the subject of foreign language in tourism with specialised tourist knowledge and language skills in this area. The student acquires the ability to use a specialised (tourist) foreign language both in speech and writing at B2+ level.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Communicates in a foreign language using communicative language competences to an advanced level. Has the ability to read scientific texts with comprehension. [W2-TR-S2-031 _1]
 U04 [5/5]
Is able to communicate in a foreign language on specialist subjects with a variety of different audiences and to hold a debate [W2-TR-S2-031 _2]
 U03 [4/5] U04 [3/5]
Be able to work in a foreign language group, taking on different roles in the group and organising teamwork [W2-TR-S2-031 _3]
 U04 [3/5] K04 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
language classes [W2-TR-S2-031_fs_1] 15 Working with another teaching tool [d03]  course work W2-TR-S2-031 _1 W2-TR-S2-031 _2 W2-TR-S2-031 _3
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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