Universität Wien

340012 UE Text and oral communication English (2024S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

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

Tuesday 19.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Tuesday 09.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Tuesday 16.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Tuesday 30.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Tuesday 07.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Tuesday 21.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Tuesday 28.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Tuesday 04.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Tuesday 11.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Tuesday 18.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Fear of public speaking, difficulties with finding one's voice...and how do we make people want to listen to what we have to say? Those are challenges and questions we've all faced....and which will be addressed in this course. Using a variety of tools and techniques we'll look at ways to make you the best speaker you can be.

Assessment and permitted materials

Mid-term test (30%), end-of-term test (30%), home assignments (20%), participation in class and online activities (20%). Tests will take place in class, no technical tools or dictionaries allowed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

An advanced level of both oral and written English is required.
Students must complete all assignments.
Attendance is mandatory—two absences allowed.
Grading scale: 90-100%: 1 // 80-89%: 2 // 70-79%: 3 // 60-69%: 4 // < 60%: 5 (fail).
Students have to attain a passing score (60% or more) on at least one of the exams to be able to pass the course.

Examination topics

Evaluation will be based on the genres and exercise formats used in class.

Reading list

Study materials will be listed on the moodle course page or in class.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 26.02.2024 13:27