Universität Wien

340209 UE Text and written and oral communication English (2023S)

5.00 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

  • Thursday 09.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Thursday 16.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Thursday 23.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Thursday 30.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Thursday 20.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Thursday 04.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Thursday 11.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Thursday 25.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Thursday 01.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Thursday 22.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 9 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

To become aware of different types of texts and their requirements with special attention given to various text functions and types, media, target groups, writing processes, revision and argumentation. Furthermore, students should be able to improve and further develop their comprehension, writing, speaking and presentation skills.
To achieve these objectives, we will look at and work with different types of texts (written, audio and audiovisual), formats and genres in reading and listening activities, writing assignments and presentations. Assignments will be prepared individually and in groups, completed at home and presented in class for discussion.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment will be based on the following:
- 1 mid-term test (30%)
- 1 end-of-term test (30%)
- Written and oral assignments (20%)
- Participation in class (20%)
60% of the above are required for a passing grade at the end of the semester.

No materials or electronic devices are permitted for the tests.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

An advanced level of both oral and written English is required.
Students must complete all assignments.
Regular attendance is mandatory – two absences allowed.
Grading scale: 90-100%: 1. // 80-89%: 2 // 70-79%: 3 // 60-69%: 4 // < 60%: 5 (fail)

Examination topics

It is expected that students can apply the theoretical input, as well as methods and strategies discussed in class to new assignments, text types and genres.

Reading list

To be announced in class / on Moodle

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 11.05.2023 11:28