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340309 UE Text and written and oral communication English (2022W)

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

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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

  • Friday 14.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 21.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 28.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 04.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 11.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 18.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 02.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 09.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 16.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 13.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 20.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 2.OG
  • Friday 27.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 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. Students should be able to improve and further develop their comprehension, writing, speaking and presentation skills in dealing with different subject matters and types of texts.
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.
There will be weekly assignments, prepared individually and in groups.

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

The tests will be based on the assignments and work in class.
Students will achieve the course objectives by
- analysing and assessing a variety of texts (in individual/group projects);
- writing, adapting/rewriting and optimising texts for various situations, target groups and media;
- reflecting on and discussing various steps in the text production process;
- incorporating theoretical input given in class in their assignments and applying strategies and methods accordingly.

Reading list

To be announced in class / on Moodle

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Th 22.09.2022 13:50