OVGU—The Language Centre: English | UNIcert III.1.2

English | UNIcert III.1.2 | Cultural Studies

Course description

A blended learning course (with online and offline components) covering a broad range of cultural topics, encouraging critical thinking and media literacy.

Teaching materials

Teaching materials vary and are generally made available on Moodle during the course.

Requirements

Knowledge of English at university entrance level (B2 CEFR)

Examinable components

75% attendance
Final video project (ungraded; generally group work)
Only on completion of all four UNIcert® III courses can a final certificate be awarded

Learning Content

A weekly lecture (ca. 1 hour) supported by online activities and materials
Topics may include: culture, architecture, privilege, scientific method, cognitive biases, fake news, information overload, meritocracy, democracy, LGBTQIA+, binary thinking, Magdeburg

Schedule & Credit Points

90 min/week (2 SWS)
Offered every semester.
Mandatory module for students working towards the UNIcert® III certificate
It is recommended that students attend this course in the same semester that they attend one of the UNIcert® III.1.1 courses
Credit points according to the relevant degree programme and exam regulations

Target Group

Mandatory module for students of International Management in their first semester of study
Optionally required module for specific study programs in the Humanities faculty

Remarks on Registration

Registration only via https://sprachenzentrum.ovgu.de (see dates there)
Before the actual enrolment, all students will be put on a waiting list. Places will be assigned in due course. You will receive an automated email informing you about the status of your course enrolment.

Course registration

Registration period:

31 March 2025, 9:00 until
18 April 2025, 18:00

Moodle
OVGU-Account

Classes begin on 7 April 2025, circumstances permitting.

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