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121240 UE Practical Phonetics and Oral Communication Skills 2 (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
Mo 10.03. 10:15-11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 17.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 24.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 31.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 07.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 28.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 05.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 12.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 19.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 26.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 02.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 16.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 23.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 30.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
Building on the skills and knowledge acquired in PPOCS 1, this course focuses on interactive speaking skills and formal presentations. It duscusses characteristic features of spoken language and provides ample opportunity for practice. Student will continue to work on their pronunciation and will learn to make effective use of intonation, voice, turn-taking devices, and lexico-grammatical means to interact succesfully in conversations and formal discussions.

Aims:
- to speak fluently and effectively in various forms of interaction and production
- to have expert knowledge of the characteristics of spoken language
- to have practical analytical skills, e.g. for monitoring own speech and for error analysis in the speech of others

Methods:
Communicative language practice based on the discussion of theoretical concepts, presentations, role plays.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on peer feedback tasks (oral and written peer feedback on presentations, written feedback on a spoken interaction performance), three self-reflection assignments, PPOCSfolio 2, and a final oral exam consisting of two parts: a revised version of the in-class presentation and an interaction (outcome-based discussion) in groups.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)

1. Peer feedback tasks, self-reflection assignments, PPOCSfolio 2 (30%)
2. Final exam: presentation (35%)
3. Final exam: interaction (35%)

Prerequisites for taking the exam: in-class presentation, peer feedback tasks, self-reflection assignments, PPOCSfolio 2

Assessment criteria for presentations: linguistic range and accuracy; pronunciation, vocal impact, and fluency; content and structure; genre-specific presentation skills

Assessment criteria for interactions: linguistic range and accuracy; pronunciation, vocal impact, and fluency; content and relevance; interaction skills

Grading scale:
1 (Sehr gut) 100-90%
2 (Gut) 89-80%
3 (Befriedigend) 79-70%
4 (Genügend) 69-60%
5 (Nicht genügend) 59-0%

Your work may be subjected to the plagiarism detection software Turnitin. The lecturer may arrange individual meetings to ask you questions about your submissions.

Examination topics

Continuous assessment is based on what is covered in the course; relevant materials will be provided in class and on Moodle.

Reading list

PPOCSfolio 2 (available on Moodle); further materials provided in class and on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612;
Code/Modul: BA04.2;
Lehrinhalt: 12-1241

Last modified: Mo 27.01.2025 12:45