554.012 (20W) English I: Social English and Presentations b

Wintersemester 2020/21

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First course session
06.10.2020 08:00 - 10:00 N.0.43 On Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

For further information regarding teaching on campus, please visit: https://www.aau.at/en/corona.
Lecturer
Course title german English I: Social English and Presentations b
Type Course (continuous assessment course )
Course model Blended learning course
Online proportion 70%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 2.0
Registrations 5 (20 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 06.10.2020
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this course students should be able to:

·        understand and accurately use a broad range of subject-specific vocabulary, studied both in class and at home.

·        prepare and deliver an engaging and informative presentation 

·        write a well-structured email in English applying the vocabulary and grammar studied throughout the course accurately 

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Presentations, online tasks, homework tasks, extensive self-study, listening, writing and speaking assessments.

Course content

This foundation course aims to develop students’ ability to communicate effectively in the English-speaking workplace.

Skills that will be developed throughout this course are:

  • presentation skills
  • telephone skills
  • writing skills (focus on writing emails)
  • grammar (including tense and aspect, pronouns and adverbs)
  • subject-specific vocabulary

Topics that will be covered throughout this course include:

  • sustainability
  • sales and marketing
  • internships

IMPORTANT: due to the ongoing global pandemic, the structure of this course will be adapted as best as possible to meet students’ needs, whilst also complying with the regulations set out by the University. In order to keep students and staff safe, a majority of the sessions for this course will take place online. Therefore, students must have access to a working microphone and camera.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Modified examination information (exceptional COVID-19 provisions)

In the case of compulsory distance teaching, all exams will be conducted online. 

Examination methodology

30% Individual presentation  

25% Writing and listening exam  

25% Written email exam  

20% Engagement and interaction (throughout the semester)  

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Business Administration (SKZ: 518, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Business English (Compulsory subject)
      • 8.1 Business English I ( 0.0h VC, KS / 2.0 ECTS)
        • 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2., 3., 4., 5. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Applied Business Administration (SKZ: 518, Version: 14W.3)
    • Subject: Business Language in Context (Compulsory subject)
      • §9(1) English I: Social English and Presentations ( 2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
        • 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme Information Management (SKZ: 522, Version: 17W.1)
    • Subject: Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation (Compulsory elective)
      • 8.1 Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation ( 0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
        • 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Management Information Systems (SKZ: 522, Version: 20W.2)
    • Subject: Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation (Compulsory elective)
      • 11.1 Englische Wirtschafts- und Technikkommunikation ( 0.0h VO, VC, KS, UE / 8.0 ECTS)
        • 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Business and Law (SKZ: 519, Version: 12W.3)
    • Subject: Business English in Context (Compulsory elective)
      • English I: Social English and Presentations ( 2.0h KU / 2.0 ECTS)
        • 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics (SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Languages/Gender Studies (Compulsory elective)
      • Languages ( 0.0h KS / 8.0 ECTS)
        • 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics (SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Languages (Compulsory elective)
      • Languages ( 0.0h KS / 16.0 ECTS)
        • 554.012 English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h KS / 2.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2024
  • 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2023/24
  • 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)