552.181 (21S) Professional Speaking Skills b

Sommersemester 2021

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First course session
09.03.2021 10:00 - 12:00 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).

For further information regarding teaching on campus, please visit: https://www.aau.at/en/corona.
Lecturer
LV Nummer Südostverbund END01002UL
Course title german Professional Speaking Skills b
Type Course (continuous assessment course )
Course model Online course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 18 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 09.03.2021
eLearning Go to Moodle course

Time and place

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

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

·        discuss a topic critically and from multiple perspectives 

·        deliver a well-structured and engaging presentation (including a content and summary slide) 

·        demonstrate effective listening skills (including producing an accurate and detailed transcription)

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Extensive group work, workshops, online, self-study and oral assessments in class.

Course content

This class aims to improve students’  fluency in spoken English and develop students' ability to use the language for both academic and professional purposes.

Specific skills that will be developed throughout this course are:

  • presentation skills
  • ability to debate a broad range of current topics and issues
  • listening skills 
  • critical thinking skills
  • analytical skills 

Key topics that will be covered throughout this course include:

  • institutional talk 
  • foundations of conversation analysis 


IMPORTANT: due to the ongoing global pandemic, this course will be delivered online. Therefore, students must have access to a working microphone and camera. 

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

40% Transcription and individual presentation 

30% Completion of Moodle activities 

30% Engagement and interaction (throughout the semester)

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
    • Subject: Professional Language Use (Compulsory subject)
      • END.001 Professional Speaking Skills ( 2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.181 Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 7. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Professional Language Use (Compulsory subject)
      • END.001 Professional Speaking Skills ( 2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.181 Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 7. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Professional Language Use (Compulsory subject)
      • END.001 Professional Speaking Skills ( 2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.181 Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 7. Semester empfohlen
  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage two
      • Subject: Advanced Language (Compulsory subject)
        • Rhetorics of Presentation ( 2.0h AG / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 552.181 Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium Language (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Aufbaustudium Language
        • 2.8 Professional Speaking Skills ( 0.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.181 Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2024
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2023/24
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.182 KS Professional Speaking Skills c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.182 KS Professional Speaking Skills c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.182 KS Professional Speaking Skills c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.182 KS Professional Speaking Skills c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.182 KS Professional Speaking Skills c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.182 KS Professional Speaking Skills c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.180 KS Professional Speaking Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.181 KS Professional Speaking Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.182 KS Professional Speaking Skills c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2014
  • 551.156 KU Speaking II: Professional and Social Interaction (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2013/14
  • 551.156 KU Speaking II: Professional and Social Interaction (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2013
  • 551.156 KU Speaking II: Professional and Social Interaction (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2012/13
  • 551.156 KU Speaking II: Professional and Social Interaction (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)