555.001 (21S) Scientific Skills A

Sommersemester 2021

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First course session
08.03.2021 14:30 - 16:30 online Off 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).

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Course title german Scientific Skills A
Type Lecture - Course (continuous assessment course )
Course model Online course
Hours per Week 1.0
ECTS credits 2.0
Registrations 7 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 08.03.2021
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

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

- write a formal academic paragraph implementing the structure and style 

- identify the differences between informal and formal writing and actively and accurately use a range of academic vocabulary in their own writing   

- effectively cite and reference academic texts

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Group work, online, extensive self-study, written assignments .

Students are required to regularly read academic texts in English and discuss them in class in order to develop their academic reading skills and acquire academic vocabulary and register.

Course content

This course covers the following:

  • paragraph structure 
  • scholarly practice: understanding and avoiding plagiarism
  • features of formal academic writing (including vocabulary and grammar)
  • introduction to academic reading strategies and skills
  • citing and referencing (paraphrasing and summarising)

Literature

Recommended reading will be given throughout the semester.

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.

Examination methodology

Writing assignments, vocabulary and theory exam and online activities. 

Examination topic(s)

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Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

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Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics (SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1) part of STEOP (Introductory & Orientation Period)
    • Subject: Intercultural and Scientific Skills (Compulsory subject)
      • 6.2 Scientific Skills ( 0.0h VC, KS / 2.0 ECTS)
        • 555.001 Scientific Skills A (1.0h VC / 2.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen

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  • 555.002 VC Scientific Skills B (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
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Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 555.001 VC Scientific Skills A (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 555.002 VC Scientific Skills B (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 555.001 VC Scientific Skills A (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 555.001 VC Scientific Skills A (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 555.002 VC Scientific Skills B (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 555.001 VC Scientific Skills A (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 555.002 VC Scientific Skills B (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 555.001 VC Scientific Skills A (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 555.001 VC Scientific Skills A (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)
  • 555.002 VC Scientific Skills B (1.0h / 2.0ECTS)