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128141 FS FS Research Seminar I (2020W)

Moving beyond school walls. Investigating everyday English use in the lives of different target groups

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

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

UPDATE on Nov. 2: In accordance with the rectorate's deicions, our next meetings will take place online.

ONSITE
We'll re-assess the format of teaching (onsite or hybrid), once we know how many students are on the course and present in Vienna.

  • Tuesday 06.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 13.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 20.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 27.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 03.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 10.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 17.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 24.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 01.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 15.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 12.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 19.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Tuesday 26.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

UPDATE on Nov. 2: In accordance with the rectorate's deicions, our next meetings will take place online.

ONSITE
We'll re-assess the format of teaching (onsite or hybrid), once we know how many students are on the course and present in Vienna.

The English language in Austria and many other countries has long crossed the border of being a foreign language learned in a classroom context. On the contrary, English is frequently used in everyday situations. Especially in online contexts English has recently established itself as a means of communication next to German and other languages.

Besides other interesting effects, this role of English has been investigated in connection to language learning and, more particularly, vocabulary development. While vocabulary growth is traditionally linked to instructed vocabulary learning in some form of classroom setting, the question arises whether the increasing influence of English in everyday life situations might have some beneficial influence on vocabulary development of English users.

By conducting research projects in small groups, students will examine everyday language phenomena and their impact on vocabulary development. In the process participants will learn about relevant research areas (e.g. Extramural English, vocabulary studies, vocabulary testing etc.) and empirical research methods (e.g. opinion surveys, proficiency measurement (esp. vocabulary testing).

How we adapt to the CORONA situation is explained on our Moodle Platform

Assessment and permitted materials

Student assessment is based on their assignments (online- &/or offline) & class participation; their project presentation (in groups), the research project log consisting of individual reflections and group research documentation and the project report (in groups), consisting of (a) a project description, (b) a literature review, (c) data collection, (d) data analysis and interpretation. The presentation and report are based on the same research project.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Course evaluation is based on:
*) class participation and tasks (oral, written &/or eLearning)
*) oral group presentations
*) a research process log consisting of individual reflections and group research documentation
*) a final group project report consisting of various assignments

The minimum requirements for passing the course are:
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 absences)
(b) engaging actively in group work (both online- and/or offline) and project milestones (on set dates)
(c) handing in the research process log and the project report and its parts (on time)
(d) attaining 60 of the maximum of 100 points.

Final grades & points achieved:
1: 90-100; 2: 80-89; 3: 70-79; 4: 60-69; 5: 0-59

Examination topics

Continuous assessment based on what was covered in class, details will be given in class and on Moodle.

Reading list

Information on the required readings will be provided on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 812 (2)
Code/Modul: M04 FS. M05
Lehrinhalt: 12-8141

Last modified: Fr 13.05.2022 00:19