Universität Wien

340027 UE English as a lingua franca: Communication skills for multilingual and multicultural settings (2020W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The class will be held in hybrid form, i.e. digitally and in person.
We will discuss the exact modalities in the first class on October 14th. The class will be divided into small groups so that we can all observe the social distancing regulations. You will be sent more information by mail in the first week in October. This information will also be available on Moodle.

  • Wednesday 14.10. 15:30 - 18:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Wednesday 28.10. 15:30 - 18:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Wednesday 11.11. 15:30 - 18:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Wednesday 25.11. 15:30 - 18:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Wednesday 09.12. 15:30 - 18:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Wednesday 13.01. 15:30 - 18:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Wednesday 20.01. 15:30 - 18:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
  • Monday 08.02. 15:00 - 16:30 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The class aims to encourage students to find their own voice in English as a Lingua Franca. Emphasis will be placed on face-to face communication and attention also paid to non-verbal communication in multicultural settings. Special consideration will be given to non-hierarchical and inclusive modes of communication in diverse varieties of English.
Students will be expected to develop awareness of various forms of English used globally (World Englishes) and to respect local varieties.
This will be achieved through discussion, presentations and teamwork as well as reading selected literature.

Assessment and permitted materials

Participation in discussions and presentations (ongoing)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Willingness to interact in spontaneous and prepared communication in English.
Ability to express one’s thoughts with confidence.
Ability to respect different forms and expressions of communication in English.

Examination topics

See above

Reading list

To be discussed in class

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 01.02.2021 15:09