Technical Communication in French

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version 25.0 of 04/22/2021

11B0143

Fachkommunikation Französisch

• Elektrotechnik (B.Sc.)
• Elektrotechnik im Praxisverbund (B.Sc.)
• Informatik - Medieninformatik (B.Sc.)
• Informatik - Technische Informatik (B.Sc.)
• Mechatronik (B.Sc.)
• Energie-, Umwelt- und Verfahrenstechnik (B.Sc.)

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In order to be successful in professional life, technical expertise as well as good communication skills are essential. Furthermore, good knowledge of foreign languages and intercultural understanding are fundamental in order to communicate effectively in our globilised world.

1. Basic principles of technical communication
2. Structure/Grammar of the French language
3. Technical terminology/vocabulary
4. Study and discussion of current affairs
5. Description of technical systems
6. Intercultural communication

Knowledge Broadening
Upon passing this module the students should:

- have good French language skills, at least or comparable to Level B1 CEF
Knowledge Deepening

Instrumental Skills and Competences
- know about presentation techniques
- can give presentations about technical topics, in French
- can apply basic techniques to understand and summarize texts, in French
- can express themselves in written French
Communicative Skills and Competences
- are able to communicate in French with international business partners about technical issues
- demonstrate intercultural sensitivity in order to communicate successfully in an international environment
Systemic Skills and Competences

Lectures, individual/group work, presentations, individual feedback sessions

at least 5 years of French in school

Fritz, Martina

Fritz, Martina

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Aktuelle Artikel* aus der französischsprachigen Fachpresse (* je nach Studiengebiet)Allgemeine Texte zu aktuellen Themen aus französischen ZeitschriftenUntereiner, Gilles: Différences culturelles et management, avec des comparaisons entre les entreprises allemandes et francaises, Éditions Maxima, ISBN: 2840013061Vulpe, Thomas; Kealey, Daniel; Protheroe, David; MacDonald,Doug: Profil de la Personne Efficace sur le Plan Interculturel, Institut Canadien du Service Extérieur,ISBN: 0660615355

Portfolio exam

Oral examination (50%) and Presentation (50%)

- Knowledge and application of technical French and communication techniques in various professional fields- Knowledge of intercultural communication

1 Term

Winter and Summer Term

French