Universität Wien

340081 UE Oral Communication: English (2014W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

Speeches given weekly by students on a variety of subjects; Student learns how to express themselves orally on a number of topics.
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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. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 07.10. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 14.10. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 21.10. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 28.10. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 04.11. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 11.11. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 25.11. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 02.12. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 09.12. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 16.12. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 13.01. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 20.01. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 27.01. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Presentations: to present your viewpoint on a controversial issue by defending an argument in a way that is appropriate in a semi-public setting and covers all important aspects in a stringent and convincing manner.
Contributions from the audience: to make public statements, expressing your opinions politely, constructively and concisely.

Assessment and permitted materials

Each presentation will be assessed. In class participation is therefore essential as well as the final exam will determine the final grade.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

It will be our goal for each individual to improve their own personal oral expresseion. By using new words and expressions as well as speaking openily in class each student will improve their skills.

Examination topics

For each of our discussions students will prepare brief presentations of (preferably opposing) viewpoints on a topic. These will be followed by a general discussion.

Reading list

will be announced in class.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:45