Universität Wien

340354 UE Oral Communication: English (2015S)

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.

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 10.03. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 17.03. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 24.03. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 14.04. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 28.04. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 05.05. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 12.05. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 19.05. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 02.06. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 09.06. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 16.06. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 23.06. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
  • Tuesday 30.06. 18:30 - 19:15 Seminarraum 6 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Discussion groups help you improve your pronunciation and oral expression.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance and contributions to the discussions, weekly 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. The course aims at improving students' oral communication skills and broadening their vocabulary.

Examination topics

Presentations by students to be followed by discussions in English, targeted freedback for pronunciation, grammar and wording.

Reading list

To be announced in class

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:46