Inhalt

Abstract:

International Project Management

Common European Framework of Reference LEVEL B2

This course covers the four themes of Communication Media, Tools for International Project Management, Intercultural Conflicts/Challenges in an International Environment and Project Management.

The learner will gain a deeper understanding of these themes, their development in Germany, and very importantly, improve their English skills as they apply to these subjects. Learners will use their listening, reading, writing and grammatical skills in completing the course units for all subjects.

Gliederung:

Module - Introduction

Unit 1 - Introduction

Module – Communication Across Borders

Unit 2 - E-Mail/Informal Written

Unit 3 - Presentations

Unit 4 - Teleconferences/Telephoning

Module – Tools for International Project Management

Unit 5 – Software tools – inclusive project management collaborative software

Unit 6 - Rapid Prototyping

Unit 7 - 3-D Printing

Module – Communicating in an International Environment

Unit 8- High and Low Context Cultures

Unit 9 - Verbal and Non-Verbal Communcation

Unit 10 - Dealing with Intercultural Conflicts

Module – Project Management

Unit 11 - Documentation (Reporting, Project Controlling etc.)

Unit 12 - Managing People

Unit 13 - Managing Across Boarders

Module - Exam

Unit 14 - Final Exam

Listening comprehension - audio and audio-video

Reading comprehension - case studies and short documents

Written comprehension - sentence, paragraph and short text building

Vocabulary expansion – topics relevant to course content

Detaillierter Inhalt:

The primary goal of this course is to introduce students to the course subject International Project Management with its sub-components of Communication Media, Tools for International Project Management, Intercultural Conflicts/Challenges in an International Environment and Project Management. The focus will enable students to subsequently participate in more advanced courses instructed in English, and or function successfully in projects involving an international dimension. This course will not only deepen their knowledge of the subject material in English, but provide participants with the skills to succeed in virtual or traditional learning environments in related subjects. These subjects are of current interest worldwide and the primary language of instruction is English. Thus, participants will be empowered to further participate in more advanced courses in Germany, or abroad that may be instructed in the English language.

A subsequent goal of this course is to expand students awareness of the current state of research and practical skills in related subject matters, both within Germany and internationally. The use of interviews, case studies, audio-video (AV) or audio resources, as well as course shareware (from relevant universities, for example (e.g.,) MIT) will increase relevant knowledge of best-in-practice industry.

This course is suitable for students with an intermediate level of English (B-1/2 based on the Common European Framework). The course structure will improve students abilities and interaction in facets of the English language including written, listening and reading comprehension. This approach is very suitable for a virtual learning environment. Successful completion of this course should allow participants to take subsequent specialised courses at an upper-intermediate level (B-2 / C-1) in the English language). Students from every semester of a bachelor or master's programme (Business, Engineering or Industrial Engineering faculties) would be suitable to participate in this course.

The virtual course, International Project Management B2 is comprised of 13 units (13 semester weeks). The structure of the course is divided into an introductory week, the 4 core modules of Communication Media, Tools for International Project Management, Intercultural Conflicts/Challenges in an International Environment and Project Management(3 units/weeks per module), plus an in-class final exam. The final in-class exam is the only unit of the course which is not virtual.

The course design will comprise interactive, dynamic, static and visual elements. Such an approach is possible through Moodle and relevant e-content learning tools. The combination of these elements should satisfy an e-knowledgeable audience while maximising the learning possibilities of a virtual course.

The introductory week will provide students with an overview of the course and their course requirements. The course structure necessitates the weekly participation of students. They will be able to use all course tools (e.g., online quizzes, Wiki, group forums, audio-video or audio clips as required. The regular use of online quizzes as well as forums and Wikis will enable tutors to easily track student participation. Students will be provided with an electronic frequently asked questions (FAQ) or help guide for relevant technical questions.

The modules are so designed to introduce students to the subject material in a logical order and similar structure throughout the course. Thus, the initial module will be Communication Media. Skills learned in these units will be regularly practised throughout the course.

Material learned in a prior module should support and advance the learning of students in subsequent modules. As each module will be similarily structured, participants will be easily able to navigate through the modules.

Schwierigkeitsgrad:

Erfahrene

Lehr-/Lernform:

Kurs

Interaktionsformen mit dem System/Betreuer:

E-Mail, Übungsaufgaben

Interaktionsformen mit Mitlernenden:

Forum

Kursdemo:

zur Kursdemo

Schlagworte:

Englisch, Projektmanagement

Nutzung

Zielgruppe:

Alle Fachrichtungen

Nutzbar im Studiengang:

B-2 level English

Business Administration (Betriebswirtschaft)

Industrial Engineering

Engineering (Ingenieurswissenschaftliche Studiengänge)

Geeignet für Berufsfeld:

Business Administration (Betriebswirtschaft)

Industrial Engineering

Engineering (Ingenieurswissenschaften)

Formale Zugangsvoraussetzungen:

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Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse:

Intermediate (B1) English

Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse bzgl. Handhabung der Lernplattform:

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Verantwortlich

Trägerhochschule:

FH Landshut

Anbieter:

M.Sc. Bill Field Prof. Dr. Mona Riemenschneider

Autoren:

Bill Field, Silke Riegler

Betreuer:

M.Sc. Bill Field

Prüfung

Prüfungsangebot zur Lehrveranstaltung

Art der Prüfung:

schriftlicher Leistungsnachweis (Klausur)

Prüfer:

Prof. Dr. Mona Riemenschneider

Anmeldeverfahren:

Informationen zur Prüfung bei den Kursbetreuern. Tutor/Tutorin muss über beabsichtigte Prüfungsteilnahme informiert werden.

Prüfungsanmeldefrist:

–

Prüfungsabmeldefrist:

–

Kapazität:

–

Prüfungsdatum:

–

Prüfungszeitraum:

–

Prüfungsdauer:

90 Minuten

Prüfungsort:

Hochschule Landshut

Zustündiges Prüfungsamt:

Anerkennung: Heimathochschule der Studierenden

Zugelassene Hilfsmittel:

Only writing materials.

Formale Voraussetzungen für die Prüfungsteilnahme:

Attendance on site (Landshut) and completion of course material.

Inhaltliche Voraussetzungen für die Prüfungsteilnahme:

See final unit for details of exam (available before end of semester).

Zertifikat:

Ja (Schein)

Anerkennung an folgenden Hochschulen:

TU München, FH Landshut

Sonstige Anerkennung:

noch nicht bekannt

Online-Prüfungsan-/-abmeldung:

Nein

Bemerkung:

External students (non-Landshut) inform tutor of participation in exam, Location FH Landshut.

Erforderliche Technik

Browser:

Moodle

Nutzungsbedingungen

Gebühren:

Nein

Nutzungsentgelte:

für andere Personen als (reguläre) Studenten der vhb Trägerhochschulen nach Maßgabe der Benutzungs- und Entgeltordnung der vhb

Copyright:

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Hinweise zur Nutzung:

Students will access the course through Moodle. Regular access to a computer is required and knowledge of an e-learning environment with word processing skills.