230729 Englisch: Special Topics: The History and Culture of South Africa's Neighbours: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, Level C1 (S) (WiSe 2025/2026)

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After a short introduction to Southern Africa you will explore those aspects of the countries bordering on South Africa you are most interested in. We will deal with each country in turn. Any aspect of culture, society, history, economy, politics, language, education, religion, sports, media etc can be taken into focus.

In the second part of the course you will a presentation on a topic of your choice. This can be on a specific aspect of one country, an important personality, or have a comparative or overview character.

Requirements for participation, required level

This course does not require a C-test result. If you're unsure of your English level, take the placement test here: https://www.sprachtest.de/einstufungstest-englisch

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Course materials will be provided as appropriate throughout the semester.

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Dates ( Calendar view )

Frequency Weekday Time Format / Place Period  
weekly Di 14-16 X-E0-206 13.10.2025-06.02.2026

Subject assignments

Module Course Requirements  
23-ANG-IntH_a Internationalisierung at home - Ungraded examination Student information
23-FSZ-M20_a Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in den Fremdsprachen Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in den Fremdsprachen 1. Teil Ungraded examination
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Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in der Fremdsprache 2. Teil Ungraded examination
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Degree programme/academic programme Validity Variant Subdivision Status Semester LP  
Fachsprachenzentrumskurse ENG   2.5 unbenotet  

Requirements include regular attendance, active participation in class work, and a presentation on a topic of your own choice.

Further information on the presentations will be discussed in class.

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Type(s) / SWS (hours per week per semester)
seminar (S) / 2
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This lecture is taught in english
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Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
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