555.001 (22S) Scientific Skills A

Sommersemester 2022

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First course session
11.03.2022 14:00 - 15:00 N.0.45 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).

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Course title german Scientific Skills A
Type Lecture - Course (continuous assessment course )
Course model Attendance-based course
Hours per Week 1.0
ECTS credits 2.0
Registrations 8 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 11.03.2022
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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
  • Confidently use complex sentences in their writing 
  • Actively and accurately use a range of academic vocabulary and phrases in their writing
  • Cite and reference sources appropriately
  • Participate in discussions freely and openly

Teaching methodology

In- and out-of-class tasks and exercises, extensive self-study, writing assignments.

Students are required to regularly read academic texts in English to develop their academic reading skills and awareness of academic vocabulary and register.

The course will be conducted entirely in English.

Course content

This course covers the following:

  • Paragraph and essay structure
  • Features of formal academic writing (including organization, vocabulary, grammar, and rhetoric)
  • Basic academic reading skills
  • Conducting a literature search
  • Scholarly practice: understanding and avoiding plagiarism
  • Citing and referencing (paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting)
  • Introduction to online tools such as corpora and the academic phrasebank

ATTENTION: after an initial diagnostic writing task, some students will be required to attend sessions at the Writing Center to fulfil the requirements of this course

Prior knowledge expected

Strong English language ability (B1+ to B2 level).

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 portfolio, engagement and interaction in class (throughout the semester), regular progress tests, vocabulary exam.

Grading scheme

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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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Sommersemester 2021
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