Universität Wien

121120 UE Integrated Language and Study Skills 2 (2022S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Summary

1 Pelzmann , Moodle
2 Skala , Moodle
3 Schwarz-Peaker , Moodle
4 Savukova , Moodle
6 REMOTE Smith , Moodle
7 Prillinger , 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. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 09.03. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 14.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 16.03. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 21.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 23.03. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 28.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 30.03. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 04.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 06.04. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 25.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 27.04. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 02.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 04.05. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 09.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 11.05. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 16.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 18.05. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 23.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 25.05. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 30.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 01.06. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 08.06. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 13.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 15.06. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 20.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 22.06. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital
  • Monday 27.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 29.06. 09:00 - 09:45 Digital

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
ILSS 1 and ILSS 2 focus on integrated language skills, independent study skills, vocabulary development, and grammar of selected areas (in connection with text-based work). Students will work on text comprehension (reading, listening, summarizing, and synthesizing of information), analysis of the structure and development of descriptive, expository, and argumentative texts, and the production of well-organized and stylistically appropriate argumentative essays.

Aims:
- to develop writing skills in order to produce coherent, cohesive, and focused texts required in an academic and professional environment
- to be able to formulate a claim and support it with evidence
- to develop high-level reading skills in order to cope with a range of formal texts
- to develop independent study habits
- to identify and address deficiencies in students' language competence
Students will be equipped to meet the language demands of their courses in literature, linguistics, and cultural studies.

Methods:
Communicative language practice, developing skills of and strategies for processing and producing texts

Assessment and permitted materials

Homework/classwork:
- three graded argumentative essays presenting a reasoned argument (300-400 words), supported by references to quantitative information and input texts; one of these assignments is a timed essay with a guided self-reflection and revision
- vocabulary log
- presentation in groups
Midterm reading test (modelled on the Common Final Test)
Common Final Test (both tests without dictionaries).

Written assignments will be assessed for task fulfilment, organization, linguistic accuracy, linguistic range, punctuation, spelling, and length.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 3 absences)

Part 1 (50%):
a) Three graded argumentative essays (40%)
b) Midterm reading test (10%)

Part 2 (50%):
Common Final Test: The reading part takes place on site (also for fully digital courses); the writing part is online (see test specifications for details).

Assessment:
Writing: analytic rating based on the following criteria: task fulfilment, organisation, linguistic range, linguistic accuracy, punctuation, spelling, and length
Reading: objective scoring; one point for each item

In addition, students must complete the following tasks: presentation (in groups), vocabulary log.

For a positive ILSS 2 grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average grade for the whole course must be 60% or better.

Grading scale:
1 (Sehr gut) 100-90%
2 (Gut) 89-80%
3 (Befriedigend) 79-70%
4 (Genügend) 69-60%
5 (Nicht genügend) 59-0%

Your work may be subjected to the plagiarism detection software Turnitin. The lecturer may arrange individual meetings to ask you questions about your submissions.

Reading list

Students are advised to invest in books which will assist their learning. Various dictionaries and handbooks necessary for English studies in general will be recommended by lecturers ("Toolkit").
Additional handouts will be provided on paper and on Moodle.

Group 2

max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

In addition to the regular sessions, students will be asked to attend one mandatory and one voluntary 30-minute feedback session online.

  • Monday 07.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 10.03. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 14.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 17.03. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 21.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 24.03. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 28.03. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 31.03. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 04.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 07.04. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 25.04. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 28.04. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 02.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 05.05. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 09.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 12.05. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 16.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 19.05. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 23.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 30.05. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 02.06. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 09.06. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 13.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 20.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 23.06. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Monday 27.06. 16:15 - 17:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 30.06. 11:00 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content: ILSS 1 and ILSS 2 focus on integrated language skills, independent study skills, vocabulary development, and grammar of selected areas (in connection with text-based work). Students will work on text comprehension (reading, listening, summarizing, and synthesizing of information), analysis of the structure and development of descriptive, expository, and argumentative texts, and the production of well-organized and stylistically appropriate argumentative essays. Aims: - to develop writing skills in order to produce coherent, cohesive, and focused texts required in an academic and professional environment - to be able to formulate a claim and support it with evidence - to develop high-level reading skills in order to cope with a range of formal texts - to develop independent study habits - to identify and address deficiencies in students' language competence Students will be equipped to meet the language demands of their courses in literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. Methods: Communicative language practice, developing skills of and strategies for processing and producing texts

Assessment and permitted materials

Homework/classwork: - three graded argumentative essays presenting a reasoned argument (300-400 words), supported by references to quantitative information and input texts; one of these assignments is a timed essay with a guided self-reflection and revision- vocabulary log- presentation in groupsMidterm reading test (modelled on the Common Final Test) Common Final Test (both tests without dictionaries). Written assignments will be assessed for task fulfilment, organization, linguistic accuracy, linguistic range, punctuation, spelling, and length.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 3 absences) Part 1 (50%): a) Three graded argumentative essays (40%) b) Midterm reading test (10%) Part 2 (50%): Common Final Test: The reading part takes place on site (also for fully digital courses); the writing part is online (see test specifications for details). Assessment: Writing: analytic rating based on the following criteria: task fulfilment, organisation, linguistic range, linguistic accuracy, punctuation, spelling, and length Reading: objective scoring; one point for each item In addition, students must complete the following tasks: presentation (in groups), vocabulary log. For a positive ILSS 2 grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average grade for the whole course must be 60% or better. Grading scale:1 (Sehr gut) 100-90%2 (Gut) 89-80%3 (Befriedigend) 79-70%4 (Genügend) 69-60%5 (Nicht genügend) 59-0%Your work may be subjected to the plagiarism detection software Turnitin. The lecturer may arrange individual meetings to ask you questions about your submissions.

Reading list

Students are advised to invest in books which will assist their learning. Various dictionaries and handbooks necessary for English studies in general will be recommended by lecturers ("Toolkit").Additional handouts will be provided on paper and on Moodle.

Group 3

max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course will be held in a MIXED format: Wednesday sessions will take place on site, and Thursday sessions will be held online, via BigBlueButton, during the regular class hours. The exception to this is Thursday 1 June, which will take place on-site. Students who do not attend the first session without notifying the lecturer will be deregistered.

  • Wednesday 09.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 10.03. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 16.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 17.03. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 23.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 24.03. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 30.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 31.03. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 06.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 07.04. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 27.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 28.04. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 04.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 05.05. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 11.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 12.05. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 18.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 19.05. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 25.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 01.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 02.06. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 08.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 09.06. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 15.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 22.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 23.06. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 29.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 30.06. 10:00 - 10:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
ILSS 1 and ILSS 2 focus on integrated language skills, independent study skills, vocabulary development, and grammar of selected areas (in connection with text-based work). Students will work on text comprehension (reading, listening, summarizing, and synthesizing of information), analysis of the structure and development of descriptive, expository, and argumentative texts, and the production of well-organized and stylistically appropriate argumentative essays.

Aims:
- to develop writing skills in order to produce coherent, cohesive, and focused texts required in an academic and professional environment
- to be able to formulate a claim and support it with evidence
- to develop high-level reading skills in order to cope with a range of formal texts
- to develop independent study habits
- to identify and address deficiencies in students' language competence
Students will be equipped to meet the language demands of their courses in literature, linguistics, and cultural studies.

Methods:
Communicative language practice, developing skills of and strategies for processing and producing texts

Assessment and permitted materials

Homework/classwork:
- three graded argumentative essays presenting a reasoned argument (300-400 words), supported by references to quantitative information and input texts; one of these assignments is a timed essay with a guided self-reflection and revision
- vocabulary log
- presentation in groups
Midterm reading test (modelled on the Common Final Test)
Common Final Test (both tests without dictionaries).

Written assignments will be assessed for task fulfilment, organization, linguistic accuracy, linguistic range, punctuation, spelling, and length.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 3 absences)

Part 1 (50%):
a) Three graded argumentative essays (40%)
b) Midterm reading test (10%)

Part 2 (50%):
Common Final Test: The reading part takes place on site (also for fully digital courses); the writing part is online (see test specifications for details).

Assessment:
Writing: analytic rating based on the following criteria: task fulfilment, organisation, linguistic range, linguistic accuracy, punctuation, spelling, and length
Reading: objective scoring; one point for each item

In addition, students must complete the following tasks: presentation (in groups), vocabulary log.

For a positive ILSS 2 grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average grade for the whole course must be 60% or better.

Grading scale:
1 (Sehr gut) 100-90%
2 (Gut) 89-80%
3 (Befriedigend) 79-70%
4 (Genügend) 69-60%
5 (Nicht genügend) 59-0%

Your work may be subjected to the plagiarism detection software Turnitin. The lecturer may arrange individual meetings to ask you questions about your submissions.

Reading list

Students are advised to invest in books which will assist their learning. Various dictionaries and handbooks necessary for English studies in general will be recommended by lecturers ("Toolkit").
Additional handouts will be provided on paper and on Moodle.

Group 4

max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The course will be held in a MIXED format. Tuesday sessions will take place on site, with the whole class attending. Most Thursday sessions will be held online, via BigBlueButton, during the regular class hours, with the exception of June 2 and June 9, which will be held on site. Students who do not attend the first session without notifying the lecturer will be deregistered.

  • Tuesday 08.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 10.03. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 15.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 17.03. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 22.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 24.03. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 29.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 31.03. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 05.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 07.04. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 26.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 28.04. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 03.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 05.05. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 10.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 12.05. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 17.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 19.05. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 24.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 31.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 02.06. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 09.06. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 14.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 21.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 23.06. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 28.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Thursday 30.06. 14:15 - 15:00 Digital
    Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
ILSS 1 and ILSS 2 focus on integrated language skills, independent study skills, vocabulary development, and grammar of selected areas (in connection with text-based work). Students will work on text comprehension (reading, listening, summarizing, and synthesizing of information), analysis of the structure and development of descriptive, expository, and argumentative texts, and the production of well-organized and stylistically appropriate argumentative essays.

Aims:
- to develop writing skills in order to produce coherent, cohesive, and focused texts required in an academic and professional environment
- to be able to formulate a claim and support it with evidence
- to develop high-level reading skills in order to cope with a range of formal texts
- to develop independent study habits
- to identify and address deficiencies in students' language competence
Students will be equipped to meet the language demands of their courses in literature, linguistics, and cultural studies.

Methods:
Communicative language practice, developing skills of and strategies for processing and producing texts

Assessment and permitted materials

Homework/classwork:
- three graded argumentative essays presenting a reasoned argument (300-400 words), supported by references to quantitative information and input texts; one of these assignments is a timed essay with a guided self-reflection and revision
- vocabulary log
- presentation in groups
Midterm reading test (modelled on the Common Final Test)
Common Final Test (both tests without dictionaries).

Written assignments will be assessed for task fulfilment, organization, linguistic accuracy, linguistic range, punctuation, spelling, and length.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 3 absences)

Part 1 (50%):
a) Three graded argumentative essays (40%)
b) Midterm reading test (10%)

Part 2 (50%):
Common Final Test: The reading part takes place on site (also for fully digital courses); the writing part is online (see test specifications for details).

Assessment:
Writing: analytic rating based on the following criteria: task fulfilment, organisation, linguistic range, linguistic accuracy, punctuation, spelling, and length
Reading: objective scoring; one point for each item

In addition, students must complete the following tasks: presentation (in groups), vocabulary log.

For a positive ILSS 2 grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average grade for the whole course must be 60% or better.

Grading scale:
1 (Sehr gut) 100-90%
2 (Gut) 89-80%
3 (Befriedigend) 79-70%
4 (Genügend) 69-60%
5 (Nicht genügend) 59-0%

Your work may be subjected to the plagiarism detection software Turnitin. The lecturer may arrange individual meetings to ask you questions about your submissions.

Reading list

Students are advised to invest in books which will assist their learning. Various dictionaries and handbooks necessary for English studies in general will be recommended by lecturers ("Toolkit").
Additional handouts will be provided on paper and on Moodle.

Group 6

Option 6 is offered 100% online primarily for students belonging to the high-risk-group or cohabiting with a high-risk-person (§ 13c). If you belong to one of these groups, please

1) register for the course via u:space

2) send proof of your status (medical certificate, Meldezettel of both persons) to sss.anglistik@univie.ac.at by 15 September 2021 / 12:00.

You will then be added to this course directly. Any remaining places will be assigned in the general course allocation process.

max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.03. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 08.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 14.03. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 15.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 21.03. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 22.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 28.03. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 29.03. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 04.04. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 05.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 25.04. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 26.04. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 02.05. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 03.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 09.05. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 10.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 16.05. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 17.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 23.05. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 24.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 30.05. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 31.05. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 13.06. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 14.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 20.06. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 21.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital
  • Monday 27.06. 15:00 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 28.06. 14:15 - 15:45 Digital

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
ILSS 1 and ILSS 2 focus on integrated language skills, independent study skills, vocabulary development, and grammar of selected areas (in connection with text-based work). Students will work on text comprehension (reading, listening, summarizing, and synthesizing of information), analysis of the structure and development of descriptive, expository, and argumentative texts, and the production of well-organized and stylistically appropriate argumentative essays.

Aims:
- to develop writing skills in order to produce coherent, cohesive, and focused texts required in an academic and professional environment
- to be able to formulate a claim and support it with evidence
- to develop high-level reading skills in order to cope with a range of formal texts
- to develop independent study habits
- to identify and address deficiencies in students' language competence
Students will be equipped to meet the language demands of their courses in literature, linguistics, and cultural studies.

Methods:
Communicative language practice, developing skills of and strategies for processing and producing texts

Assessment and permitted materials

Homework/classwork:
- three graded argumentative essays presenting a reasoned argument (300-400 words), supported by references to quantitative information and input texts; one of these assignments is a timed essay with a guided self-reflection and revision
- vocabulary log
- presentation in groups
Midterm reading test (modelled on the Common Final Test)
Common Final Test (both tests without dictionaries).

Written assignments will be assessed for task fulfilment, organization, linguistic accuracy, linguistic range, punctuation, spelling, and length.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 3 absences)

Part 1 (50%):
a) Three graded argumentative essays (40%)
b) Midterm reading test (10%)

Part 2 (50%):
Common Final Test: The reading part takes place on site (also for fully digital courses); the writing part is online (see test specifications for details).

Assessment:
Writing: analytic rating based on the following criteria: task fulfilment, organisation, linguistic range, linguistic accuracy, punctuation, spelling, and length
Reading: objective scoring; one point for each item

In addition, students must complete the following tasks: presentation (in groups), vocabulary log.

For a positive ILSS 2 grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average grade for the whole course must be 60% or better.

Grading scale:
1 (Sehr gut) 100-90%
2 (Gut) 89-80%
3 (Befriedigend) 79-70%
4 (Genügend) 69-60%
5 (Nicht genügend) 59-0%

Your work may be subjected to the plagiarism detection software Turnitin. The lecturer may arrange individual meetings to ask you questions about your submissions.

Reading list

Students are advised to invest in books which will assist their learning. Various dictionaries and handbooks necessary for English studies in general will be recommended by lecturers ("Toolkit").
Additional handouts will be provided on paper and on Moodle.

Group 7

max. 25 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 09.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 10.03. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 16.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 17.03. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 23.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 24.03. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 30.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 31.03. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 06.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 07.04. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 27.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 28.04. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 04.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 05.05. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 11.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 12.05. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 18.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 19.05. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 25.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 01.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 02.06. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 08.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 09.06. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 15.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 22.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 23.06. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 29.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Thursday 30.06. 17:00 - 17:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
ILSS 1 and ILSS 2 focus on integrated language skills, independent study skills, vocabulary development, and grammar of selected areas (in connection with text-based work). Students will work on text comprehension (reading, listening, summarizing, and synthesizing of information), analysis of the structure and development of descriptive, expository, and argumentative texts, and the production of well-organized and stylistically appropriate argumentative essays.

Aims:
- to develop writing skills in order to produce coherent, cohesive, and focused texts required in an academic and professional environment
- to be able to formulate a claim and support it with evidence
- to develop high-level reading skills in order to cope with a range of formal texts
- to develop independent study habits
- to identify and address deficiencies in students' language competence
Students will be equipped to meet the language demands of their courses in literature, linguistics, and cultural studies.

Methods:
Communicative language practice, developing skills of and strategies for processing and producing texts

Assessment and permitted materials

Homework/classwork:
- three graded argumentative essays presenting a reasoned argument (300-400 words), supported by references to quantitative information and input texts; one of these assignments is a timed essay with a guided self-reflection and revision
- vocabulary log
- presentation in groups
Midterm reading test (modelled on the Common Final Test)
Common Final Test (both tests without dictionaries).

Written assignments will be assessed for task fulfilment, organization, linguistic accuracy, linguistic range, punctuation, spelling, and length.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 3 absences)

Part 1 (50%):
a) Three graded argumentative essays (40%)
b) Midterm reading test (10%)

Part 2 (50%):
Common Final Test: The reading part takes place on site (also for fully digital courses); the writing part is online (see test specifications for details).

Assessment:
Writing: analytic rating based on the following criteria: task fulfilment, organisation, linguistic range, linguistic accuracy, punctuation, spelling, and length
Reading: objective scoring; one point for each item

In addition, students must complete the following tasks: presentation (in groups), vocabulary log.

For a positive ILSS 2 grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average grade for the whole course must be 60% or better.

Grading scale:
1 (Sehr gut) 100-90%
2 (Gut) 89-80%
3 (Befriedigend) 79-70%
4 (Genügend) 69-60%
5 (Nicht genügend) 59-0%

Your work may be subjected to the plagiarism detection software Turnitin. The lecturer may arrange individual meetings to ask you questions about your submissions.

Reading list

Students are advised to invest in books which will assist their learning. Various dictionaries and handbooks necessary for English studies in general will be recommended by lecturers ("Toolkit").
Additional handouts will be provided on paper and on Moodle.

Information

Examination topics

Continuous assessment is based on what is covered in the course; relevant materials will be provided in class and on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612, BEd 046 / 407
Code/Modul: BA02.2, UF BEd 3.2
Lehrinhalt: 12-0089

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