Universität Wien

121140 UE Language in Use 2 (2026S)

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

Summary

1 Smith , Moodle
We 13.05. 08:15-09:45 Digital
2 Smith , Moodle
We 13.05. 10:15-11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

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. 20 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

This course will be held primarily onsite but with some pre-scheduled online sessions on March 18, April 15, April 29, May 13, and June 10.

  • Wednesday 11.03. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 18.03. 08:15 - 09:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 25.03. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 15.04. 08:15 - 09:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 22.04. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 29.04. 08:15 - 09:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 06.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 20.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 27.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 03.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 10.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 17.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 24.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Group 2

max. 20 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

This course will be held primarily onsite but with some pre-scheduled online sessions: March 18, April 15, April 29, May 13, May 27, and June 10.

  • Wednesday 11.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 18.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 25.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 15.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 22.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 29.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 06.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 20.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 27.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 03.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 10.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 17.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Wednesday 24.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
In LIU 1 and LIU 2, students work with and analyse a wide range of text types, literary and non-literary. They develop an awareness of how texts are used (to inform, to explain, to persuade, to convince, to move to action, to delight or any combination of these) and learn how to identify characteristic features of different text types and explain their effects. These insights will have a positive impact on students' own production of spoken and written texts. On the level of text analysis, the focus in LIU2 is mainly on literary texts. On the level of text production, students in LIU2 write analytical essays and text transformations.

Aims:
- to raise awareness of the importance of lexical, grammatical and stylistic choices in text
- to develop functional discourse competence and awareness of audience and purpose
- to develop increased awareness of register and appropriateness
- to deepen and refine insights into the language system and lexis

Methods:
Communicative language practice, analysis of spoken and written texts

Assessment and permitted materials

Homework/classwork:
- Three graded essays (one text analysis, two text transformations)
- Vocabulary log
Final test(on site, text transformation plus justification, use of hard-copy dictionaries permitted, no other aids).
Assessment criteria:task fulfilment, text competence, linguistic range, linguistic accuracy, justifications.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance: max. 2 absences
In-person attendance is compulsory in this language course, as authentic communication, regular interaction, cooperative learning, and immediate feedback are essential for developing advanced language competence. You may miss up to two classes without consequence. Attendance at the first class of the semester is mandatory.

Part 1: Coursework 60% (= 3 assignments: 1 text analysis, 2 text transformations, 20% each)
Part 2: Final Test (on site, also for fully digital courses) 40%

Both parts must be completed and must be positive. Student work is graded according to the following criteria: task fulfilment, text competence, linguistic range, linguistic accuracy, justification.

Vocabulary log

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.

Examination topics

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

Reading list

Students will continue to use the reference books suggested on the Toolkit handout from ILSS 1 and 2.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612;
Code/Modul: BA03.2;
Lehrinhalt: 12-1140

Last modified: Mo 09.03.2026 12:06