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121220 UE English for Academic Purposes (2026S)

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

Summary

1 Rheindorf , Moodle
2 Rheindorf , 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. 23 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 09.03. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 16.03. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 23.03. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 13.04. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 20.04. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 27.04. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 04.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 11.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 18.05. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 01.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 08.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 15.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 22.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 29.06. 08:15 - 09:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Group 2

max. 23 participants
Language: English
LMS: Moodle

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 09.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 16.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 23.03. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 13.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 20.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 27.04. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 04.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 11.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 18.05. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 01.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 08.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 15.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 22.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05
  • Monday 29.06. 10:15 - 11:45 Raum 1 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Content:
As part of the MA programme students are required to plan and undertake research leading towards an MA thesis. This course is designed to support students in this process, building on knowledge they have gained from previous language classes and their experience of writing academic papers. The course addresses the following three core issues:
- Students' identity as writers and readers of academic texts
- Academic genre conventions
- Textual competence

Aims:
- to develop students' use of English in an academic environment
- to promote students' capacity to present research findings in an appropriate form
- to enable students to reflect critically on their own work and that of others

Methods:
Interactive classwork, independent study

Assessment and permitted materials

Class participation and completing assignments (abstract, book review, text analysis, research proposal, literature review). There is no exam or test.

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.

Students are assessed by continuous assessment only. The assignments are weighted as follows:
- Abstract 15%
- Book review 15%
- Text analysis of academic text (group presentation) 15%
- Research proposal 20%
- Literature review 30%
- Participation 5%
Students who fail to hand in the literature review will fail the course.

Grading scale for individual assignments:

1 (sehr gut) 14-15 points;
2 (gut) 11-13 points;
3 (befriedigend) 8-10 points;
4 (genügend) 5-7 points;
5 (nicht genügend) 0-4 points

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

Core texts will be provided at the beginning of the semester on Moodle.

Recommended further reading:
- Clark, Romy; Ivanic, Roz. 1997. The politics of writing. London, New York: Routledge.
- Swales, John M.; Feak, Christine B. 2000. English in today's research world. A writing guide. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
- Swales, John, M.; Feak, Christine B. 2012. Academic writing for graduate students (3rd edition). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.

Association in the course directory

Studium: M844/2, MA 812(2)
Code/Modul: M 02
Lehrinhalt: 12-1221

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