Advanced Technical Communication

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version 27.0 of 02/17/2023

11B0002

Advanced Technical Communication

• Aircraft and Flight Engineering (B.Sc.)
• Fahrzeugtechnik (Bachelor) (B.Sc.)
• Maschinenbau (B.Sc.)
• 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.)
• Maschinenbau im Praxisverbund (B.Sc.)

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In order to be successful in professional life, technical expertise as well as good communication skills are essential. In our globilised world the skill of acquiring knowledge from publications in the English language and to communicate effectively in that language are fundamental.

1. Exercises to train communication skills with current texts selected from technical specializations
2. Description of complex technical systems
3. Intensive training of presentation techniques based on technical topics
4. Group discussions of current technical texts
5. Study of intercultural communication
6. Cultural briefings and case studies to heighten awareness of intercultural differences

Knowledge Broadening
Upon passing this module the students should:

- have good English skills, at least or comparable to Level B2 CEF
Knowledge Deepening

Instrumental Skills and Competences
- have a broad knowledge of presentation techniques
- can give excellent presentations about complex technical topics in front of an international audience
- know about other cultures and can adapt their behaviour accordingly
- can apply techniques to understand, discuss and summarize technical texts
Communicative Skills and Competences
- are able to communicate in English with international business partners about complex 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

Good English language skills, at least 7 years of English in school

Fritz, Martina

Fritz, Martina

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Aktuelle Artikel* aus der englischsprachigen Fachpresse (*je nach Studiengebiet)Gurak, Laura J.; Lannon, John M.: A Concise Guide to Technical Communication, Longman, 2003, ISBN: 0321146158Lewis, Richard D.: When Cultures Collide. Managing Successfully Across Cultures. Nicholas Brealey Publishing, 2000, ISBN: 1857880870Reynolds, Garr: PresentationZen, Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery, New Riders, 2008, ISBN: 9780321525659

Portfolio exam

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

- Extensive knowledge and application of technical English in various professional fields- Intercultural communication skills

1 Term

Winter and Summer Term

English