Lehrinhalte
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[*]This seminar teaches the students the relevant competences which will be expected within the mechatronics program to handle oral and written communication successfully. Throughout this the seminar scientific texts will be written and analyzed such that they can be beneficial for the students own studies. Key aspects will be: structuring, techniques for oral and written communication, designing handouts, statements, preparing reports, essays and presentations.
[*]The seminar key skills which will be held in 4 day workshop will teach students how to cope with everyday life in Germany and will provide assistance in order to make the stay in Germany as successfully as possible. Support for the students will be provided in order to structure them, to find answers why Germans are how they are, which values are important to Germans and how different perceptions can lead to misunderstandings. Possible problems will be addressed in the group and solutions will be worked out. The topics of the workshops are:
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[*]Living and studying in Germany (2 day workshop)
[*]Succesful teamwork (1 day workshop)
[*]Learning effectively and time management (1 day workshop)
[*]Expectations within the university (1 day workshop)
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Literatur
Esselborn-Krumbiegel, H. (2007): Leichter lernen. Paderborn.
Franck, N. (2004): Fit fürs Studium. München.
Hall, E./Hall, M. (1989): Understanding Cultural Differences: Germans, French and Americans. Yarmouth Minn.
Hofstede, G. (1991): Cultures and Organizations. New York.
Mehlhorn, G. (2005): Studienbegleitung für ausländische Studierende an deutschen Hochschulen. München
Stickel-Wolf, C./Wolf, J. (2006): Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten und Lerntechniken. Wiesbaden.
Online-Angebote
moodle
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[*]This seminar teaches the students the relevant competences which will be expected within the mechatronics program to handle oral and written communication successfully. Throughout this the seminar scientific texts will be written and analyzed such that they can be beneficial for the students own studies. Key aspects will be: structuring, techniques for oral and written communication, designing handouts, statements, preparing reports, essays and presentations.
[*]The seminar key skills which will be held in 4 day workshop will teach students how to cope with everyday life in Germany and will provide assistance in order to make the stay in Germany as successfully as possible. Support for the students will be provided in order to structure them, to find answers why Germans are how they are, which values are important to Germans and how different perceptions can lead to misunderstandings. Possible problems will be addressed in the group and solutions will be worked out. The topics of the workshops are:
[list]
[*]Living and studying in Germany (2 day workshop)
[*]Succesful teamwork (1 day workshop)
[*]Learning effectively and time management (1 day workshop)
[*]Expectations within the university (1 day workshop)
[/list]
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Literatur
Esselborn-Krumbiegel, H. (2007): Leichter lernen. Paderborn.
Franck, N. (2004): Fit fürs Studium. München.
Hall, E./Hall, M. (1989): Understanding Cultural Differences: Germans, French and Americans. Yarmouth Minn.
Hofstede, G. (1991): Cultures and Organizations. New York.
Mehlhorn, G. (2005): Studienbegleitung für ausländische Studierende an deutschen Hochschulen. München
Stickel-Wolf, C./Wolf, J. (2006): Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten und Lerntechniken. Wiesbaden.
Online-Angebote
moodle
- Lehrende: Evelyn Wendler
Semester: Inverno 2020/21