Universität Wien

121210 UE English in a Professional Context (2021W)

World of Work I

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

Summary

1 MIXED Richter , Moodle
2 REMOTE Grau , Moodle
3 MIXED Schwarz-Peaker , Moodle
4 REMOTE Schwarz-Peaker , Moodle
5 MIXED Richter , Moodle
6 REMOTE Pelzmann , Moodle
7 REMOTE Pelzmann , Moodle
8 MIXED Clayson-Knollmayr , 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. 22 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Occasional classes will take place on-site. Currently, these are planned for October 19 & December 14.

New from 22 Nov: all classes will be online until further notice'

  • Tuesday 05.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 12.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 19.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 09.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 16.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 23.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 30.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 07.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 14.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 11.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 18.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Tuesday 25.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:This course equips students with some of the skills required to cope with professional genres and provides an overview of the use of English in at least two occupational domains (one of them being Economics/Business Administration). Students identify key text types and their functions as well as characteristic features of such texts. They also become aware of how they can apply this knowledge in a professional setting.Aims:- to develop the skills necessary to adapt to and acquire a wide range of new genres- to develop awareness of the parameters that shape professional genres and how these parameters affect linguistic encoding and text structure- to cope productively and receptively with highly specialised text types and help experts to communicate these texts to various audiences- to develop an understanding of effective communication in professional settingsMethods:Communicative language practice based on the discussion of concepts from genre analysis

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on regular assignments, class participation, a student research project, and a final test.

The final test will be made available online. Students will have 90 mins to complete and upload it.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)
Part 1 (50%): Assignments
- 2 graded homework assignments (20%)
- group project (30%)
Part 2 (50%): Final Test
The Final Test consists of 2 parts:
- Text transformation
- Justification grid
For a positive EPCO grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average mark 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.

Group 2

max. 22 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 13.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 20.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 27.10. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 03.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 10.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 17.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 24.11. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 01.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 15.12. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 12.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 19.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital
  • Wednesday 26.01. 16:15 - 17:45 Digital

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:This course equips students with some of the skills required to cope with professional genres and provides an overview of the use of English in at least two occupational domains (one of them being Economics/Business Administration). Students identify key text types and their functions as well as characteristic features of such texts. They also become aware of how they can apply this knowledge in a professional setting.Aims:- to develop the skills necessary to adapt to and acquire a wide range of new genres- to develop awareness of the parameters that shape professional genres and how these parameters affect linguistic encoding and text structure- to cope productively and receptively with highly specialised text types and help experts to communicate these texts to various audiences- to develop an understanding of effective communication in professional settingsMethods:Communicative language practice based on the discussion of concepts from genre analysis

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on regular assignments, class participation, a student research project, and a final test.The final test will be made available online. Students will have 90min to complete and upload it.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)

Part 1 (50%): Assignments
- 3 graded homework assignments (30%)
- group project (20%)

Part 2 (50%): Final Test
The Final Test consists of 2 parts:
- Justification Grid
- Text transformation

For a positive EPCO grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average mark 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.

Group 3

max. 22 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

New from 22 Nov: all classes will be online until further notice

  • Wednesday 06.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 13.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 20.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 27.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 03.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 10.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 17.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 24.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 01.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 15.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 12.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 19.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13
  • Wednesday 26.01. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 3 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-13

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:This course equips students with some of the skills required to cope with professional genres and provides an overview of the use of English in at least two occupational domains (one of them being Economics/Business Administration). Students identify key text types and their functions as well as characteristic features of such texts. They also become aware of how they can apply this knowledge in a professional setting.Aims:- to develop the skills necessary to adapt to and acquire a wide range of new genres- to develop awareness of the parameters that shape professional genres and how these parameters affect linguistic encoding and text structure- to cope productively and receptively with highly specialised text types and help experts to communicate these texts to various audiences- to develop an understanding of effective communication in professional settingsMethods:Communicative language practice based on the discussion of concepts from genre analysis

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on regular assignments, class participation, a student research project, and a final test.
The final test will be made available online. Students will have 90 mins to complete and upload it.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)

Part 1 (50%): Assignments
- 2 graded homework assignments (20%)
- group project (30%)

Part 2 (50%): Final Test
The Final Test consists of 2 parts:
- Text transformation
- Justification grid

For a positive EPCO grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average mark 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.

Group 4

max. 22 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 05.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 12.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 19.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 09.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 16.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 23.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 30.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 07.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 14.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 11.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 18.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 25.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Digital

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:This course equips students with some of the skills required to cope with professional genres and provides an overview of the use of English in at least two occupational domains (one of them being Economics/Business Administration). Students identify key text types and their functions as well as characteristic features of such texts. They also become aware of how they can apply this knowledge in a professional setting.Aims:- to develop the skills necessary to adapt to and acquire a wide range of new genres- to develop awareness of the parameters that shape professional genres and how these parameters affect linguistic encoding and text structure- to cope productively and receptively with highly specialised text types and help experts to communicate these texts to various audiences- to develop an understanding of effective communication in professional settingsMethods:Communicative language practice based on the discussion of concepts from genre analysis

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on regular assignments, class participation, a student research project, and a final test.

Assessment is based on regular assignments, class participation, a student research project, and a final test.

The final test will be made available online. Students will have 90 mins to complete and upload it.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)

Part 1 (50%): Assignments
- 2 graded homework assignments (20%)
- group project (30%)

Part 2 (50%): Final Test
The Final Test consists of 2 parts:
- Text transformation
- Justification grid

For a positive EPCO grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average mark 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.

Group 5

max. 22 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Occasional classes will take place on-site. Currently, these are planned for October 21, December 2, January 13.

New from 22 Nov: all classes will be online until further notice'

  • Thursday 07.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 14.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 21.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 28.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 04.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 11.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 18.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 25.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 02.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 09.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 16.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 13.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 20.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Thursday 27.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:This course equips students with some of the skills required to cope with professional genres and provides an overview of the use of English in at least two occupational domains (one of them being Economics/Business Administration). Students identify key text types and their functions as well as characteristic features of such texts. They also become aware of how they can apply this knowledge in a professional setting.Aims:- to develop the skills necessary to adapt to and acquire a wide range of new genres- to develop awareness of the parameters that shape professional genres and how these parameters affect linguistic encoding and text structure- to cope productively and receptively with highly specialised text types and help experts to communicate these texts to various audiences- to develop an understanding of effective communication in professional settingsMethods:Communicative language practice based on the discussion of concepts from genre analysis

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on regular assignments, class participation, a student research project, and a final test.

The final test will be made available online. Students will have 90 mins to complete and upload it.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)
Part 1 (50%): Assignments
- 2 graded homework assignments (20%)
- group project (30%)
Part 2 (50%): Final Test
The Final Test consists of 2 parts:
- Text transformation
- Justification grid
For a positive EPCO grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average mark 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.

Group 6

max. 22 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 07.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 14.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 21.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 28.10. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 04.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 11.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 18.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 25.11. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 02.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 09.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 16.12. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 13.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 20.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital
  • Thursday 27.01. 12:15 - 13:45 Digital

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
This course equips students with some of the skills required to cope with professional genres and provides an overview of the use of English in at least two occupational domains (one of them being Economics/Business Administration). Students identify key text types and their functions as well as characteristic features of such texts. They also become aware of how they can apply this knowledge in a professional setting.

Aims:
- to develop the skills necessary to adapt to and acquire a wide range of new genres
- to develop awareness of the parameters that shape professional genres and how these parameters affect linguistic encoding and text structure
- to cope productively and receptively with highly specialised text types and help experts to communicate these texts to various audiences
- to develop an understanding of effective communication in professional settings

Methods:
Communicative language practice based on the discussion of concepts from genre analysis

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on regular assignments, class participation, a student research project, and a final test.

The final test will be made available online. Students will have 2 hours to complete and upload it.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)

Part 1 (50%): Assignments
- 3 graded homework assignments (30%)
- group project (20%)

Part 2 (50%): Final Test
The Final Test consists of 2 parts:
- Text analysis
- Text transformation

For a positive EPCO grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average mark 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.

Group 7

max. 22 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 08.10. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 15.10. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 22.10. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 29.10. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 05.11. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 12.11. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 19.11. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 26.11. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 03.12. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 10.12. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 17.12. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 07.01. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 14.01. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 21.01. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital
  • Friday 28.01. 17:45 - 19:15 Digital

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
This course equips students with some of the skills required to cope with professional genres and provides an overview of the use of English in at least two occupational domains (one of them being Economics/Business Administration). Students identify key text types and their functions as well as characteristic features of such texts. They also become aware of how they can apply this knowledge in a professional setting.

Aims:
- to develop the skills necessary to adapt to and acquire a wide range of new genres
- to develop awareness of the parameters that shape professional genres and how these parameters affect linguistic encoding and text structure
- to cope productively and receptively with highly specialised text types and help experts to communicate these texts to various audiences
- to develop an understanding of effective communication in professional settings

Methods:
Communicative language practice based on the discussion of concepts from genre analysis

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on regular assignments, class participation, a student research project, and a final test.

The final test will be made available online. Students will have 2 hours to complete and upload it.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)

Part 1 (50%): Assignments
- 3 graded homework assignments (30%)
- group project (20%)

Part 2 (50%): Final Test
The Final Test consists of 2 parts:
- Text analysis
- Text transformation

For a positive EPCO grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average mark 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.

Group 8

max. 22 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Occasional classes will take place on-site. Currently, these are planned for October 21, December 16, January 13.

  • Thursday 07.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 14.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 21.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 28.10. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 04.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 11.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 18.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 25.11. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 02.12. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 09.12. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 16.12. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 13.01. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 20.01. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Thursday 27.01. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:This course equips students with some of the skills required to cope with professional genres and provides an overview of the use of English in at least two occupational domains (one of them being Economics/Business Administration). Students identify key text types and their functions as well as characteristic features of such texts. They also become aware of how they can apply this knowledge in a professional setting.Aims:- to develop the skills necessary to adapt to and acquire a wide range of new genres- to develop awareness of the parameters that shape professional genres and how these parameters affect linguistic encoding and text structure- to cope productively and receptively with highly specialised text types and help experts to communicate these texts to various audiences- to develop an understanding of effective communication in professional settingsMethods:Communicative language practice based on the discussion of concepts from genre analysis

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment is based on regular assignments, class participation, a student research project, and a final test.The final test will be made available online. Students will have 90 minutes to complete and upload it.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance (max. 2 absences)Part 1 (50%): Assignments- 3 graded homework assignments (30%)- group project (20%)Part 2 (50%): Final TestThe Final Test consists of 2 parts:- TText transformation and Justifaction grid.For a positive EPCO grade, Part 1 (50%) and Part 2 (50%) must be positive, and the average mark 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.

Information

Examination topics

Continuous assessment based on what is covered in the course; details will be given in class and on moodle.

Reading list

Information about reading provided in class and on the Moodle platform.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612, BEd 046 / 407
Code/Modul: BA03.3, UF BEd 6.3,
Lehrinhalt: 12-1211

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:16