340292 UE Oral Communication: English (2016W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft

Continuous assessment of course work

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 is open from Sa 17.09.2016 00:01 to Fr 07.10.2016 17:00
Deregistration possible until Mo 31.10.2016 23:59

Details

max. 30 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Camilla Nielsen

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 10.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
Monday 24.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
Monday 07.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
Monday 21.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
Monday 05.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
Monday 16.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
Monday 30.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Panel discussions on a variety of topics chosen by the participants

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance and contributions to the discussions, two presentations.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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.

Examination topics

For each of our weekly discussions some students will prepare brief presentations of (preferably opposing) viewpoints on a topic. These will be followed by a general discussion.
Pronunciation coaching will be given by the instructor.

Reading list