Universität Wien

121250 UE English in a Professional Context - Advanced (2017S)

World of Work II

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Summary

1 Bruno-Lindner , Moodle
2 Richter , Moodle

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).
Registration information is available for each group.

Groups

Group 1

max. 24 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 09.03. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 16.03. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 23.03. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 30.03. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 06.04. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 27.04. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 04.05. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 11.05. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 18.05. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 01.06. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 08.06. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 22.06. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 29.06. 16:30 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Group 2

max. 24 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 20.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 27.03. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 03.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 24.04. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 08.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 15.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 22.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 29.05. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 12.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 19.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 26.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
This course equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for coping with highly specialised texts from different professional domains. The focus is on independent genre analysis and adapting texts to make them suit different target audiences and purposes.

Aims:
- to develop the skills necessary to adapt to and acquire a wide range of new genres
- to make students aware of the parameters that shape professional genres and how these parameters affect linguistic encoding and text structure
- to cope productively and receptively with highly specialised text types
- ultimately, to communicate effectively in professional settings

Methods:
Communicative language practice based on the discussion of concepts from genre analysis

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on regular assignments, class participation, independent student work, and a final test.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)

The grade is made up as follows:
- Two written assignments and class participation: 30%
- Project presentation: 20%
- Written project report: 20%
- Final Exam: 30%

All parts must be completed and three out of the four parts must be positive (including the final exam). The pass grade is 60%.

Examination topics

Continuous assessment based on what is covered in the course; details will be given in class and on moodle.

Reading list

Information about reading provided in class and on the Moodle platform.

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 844; MA 812 (2), MA 812 (1)
Code/Modul: M02
Lehrinhalt: 12-1251

Last modified: We 09.09.2020 00:22