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340296 UE Text and written communication English (2024W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Mo 20.01. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

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

If you do not attend the first lesson (without giving a good reason in advance), you will be de-registered from the course and your place will be given to the next person on the waiting list.
If you wish to de-register from this course, please do so by 31 October at the latest. After this time, it will not be possible for you to leave the course.
Continuous assessment of course work. If you miss more than two classes (with good reason), you will receive a semester grade of 5.

  • Monday 14.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 21.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 28.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 04.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 11.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 18.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 02.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 09.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 16.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Monday 13.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

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 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%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance is mandatory (two absences will be allowed).
An advanced level of both oral and written English is required.
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 and in the online and home assignments.

Reading list

Will be provided in class and on the Moodle platform.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 09.09.2024 12:47