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340105 UE Text and written communication English (2023S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
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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

Our last class during exam week (26 June) will be dedicated to individual feedback on a voluntary basis and upon registration per e-mail.

  • Monday 06.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 20.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 27.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 17.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 08.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 15.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 22.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 05.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 12.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 19.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
  • Monday 26.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Learning objectives: (1) to help students improve their reading comprehension and discussion skills; (2) to raise students' awareness of written communication processes; (3) to hone students' writing skills with a focus on the communication situation and text organization
Course content: developing reading comprehension strategies, critical reading and discussion skills, as well as producing spoken and written texts embedded in a specific communication situation
Teaching/learning methods (didactics): in-class reading, speaking, and writing activities (individual, pair, and group work), online activities, home assignments in reading comprehension, word power enhancement, and text production
Students will be asked to give structured feedback to their colleagues (peer review) and reflect on their own progress.

Assessment and permitted materials

Mid-term test (30%), end-of-term test (30%), home assignments (20%), participation in class and online activities (20%). Tests will take place in class, no technical tools or dictionaries allowed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

An advanced level of both oral and written English is required.
Attendance is mandatory (two absences will be allowed).
Passing grade: 60%.
Grading scale: ≥90% = 1, ≥80% = 2, ≥70% = 3, ≥60% = 4.

Examination topics

Evaluation will be based on the genres and exercise formats used in class.

Reading list

Will be announced in class.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 21.02.2023 08:30