554.012 (22W) English I: Social English and Presentations b

Wintersemester 2022/23

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First course session
14.10.2022 13:00 - 14:30 B02.2.05 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 Attendance-based course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 2.0
Registrations 14 (20 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction Englisch
possible language(s) of the assessment English
Course begins on 14.10.2022
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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.

· make use of information collected from a telephone inquiry for an open position

· prepare and deliver an engaging and informative presentation (based on information gained from the telephone inquiry above)

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

Teaching methodology


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 (speaking and listening)
  • writing skills (focus on emails and CVs)
  • grammar (including tense and aspect, pronouns and adverbs)
  • subject-specific vocabulary
Topics that will be covered throughout this course include:
  • self marketing to potential employers
  • telephone inquiries for open positions
  • professional CVs (for international use) 
  • self-presentation at job job interviews in int'l companies
IMPORTANT: due to the ongoing global pandemic, some classes might (have to) be held online. Therefore, students must have access to a working microphone and camera. 



Literature

tbd in class

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

30% Individual presentation  

25% Speaking and listening exam 

25% Written email exam  

20% Engagement and interaction (throughout the semester)

Examination topic(s)

30% Individual presentation  

25% Speaking 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

Wintersemester 2024/25
  • 554.012 KS English I: Social English and Presentations b (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
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 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)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 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)