551.145 (13S) Speaking I: Presentations a

Sommersemester 2013

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First course session
04.03.2013 10:00 - 12:00 N.0.43 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Speaking I: Presentations a
Type Portfoliokurs (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 20 (20 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 04.03.2013

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Course Information

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Language workshop mode: basic lecture impulses/theoretical input, task-based pair and group activities, impromptu speeches/talks, peer-feedback & peer-evaluation, formal academic presentations, individual, task-based exams

Conditions of admission

In order to enroll in this class students MUST have successfully passed BOTH, ‘Pronunciation’ (either British or American English) AND ‘Language 1’. If students do not fulfill the requirements they WILL NOT be accepted into the course. There will be a pre-selection process and students will be notified via email before the class begins. Preference will be given to: 1.) English student in the undergraduate program & the teacher training program 2.) Exchange students but only if they MAJOR in English

Course content

Assessment, development and enhancement of oral communication skills in a wide range of settings which are placed against the backdrop of the diversity of the English language. In this class students will actively engage with different variants of English, ranging from British & American English to Canadian, Australian, Irish and Scottish English.

Topics

  • Introducing/presenting oneself & introducing others
  • Revision of and focus on pronunciation
  • Phonemes, vowels, consonants, typical problem areas such as voicing/devoicing
  • Intonation, stress patterns, rhythm, pitch, pausing and linking
  • Similarities and differences among the many voices of English (Englishes!)
  • Get up and talk, impromptu speeches, taking a stand
  • D.I.E. principle: describe, interpret and evaluate
  • Dynamics of group discussions & role plays: finding a solution, taking, developing and arguing one’s position
  • !! Listening into speaking: continuous exposure to Anglophone radio programs, ‘Last week on Anglophone radio’
  • Developing and enhancing presentation skills: preparation, delivery and evaluation

Keywords

oral communication, speaking skills, clear speech, clear organization and expression of ideas, variants of English

Teaching objective

The goal of this class is to enhance students’ cognitive and oral communication skills and specific language skills in a large array of settings, ranging from impromptu talks, group discussions, role plays to formal academic presentations. This will be facilitated by peer-evaluation/feedback and continuously produced reflective oral & written commentary. Moreover, students will be exposed to different variants of English so that they may adopt one on which to model their speech and pronunciation.

Prior knowledge expected

Students must be able to demonstrate a good command of English and good clear pronunciation. English at 'Matura' level (CEFR: B2)

Other materials

The course material (slideshows, exercise material, guidelines, useful sources, other relevant material etc.) will be made available in digital form on Moodle.

Literature

Please avail yourselves of the large range of study material on speaking & presentation skills that is available in the Self Access Center (SAC). Other relevant material will be provided in digital form on Moodle. Useful pocket size guidebook: Duncan, Matthew and Gustav W. Friedrich. 2006. Oral Presentations in the Composition Course. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Language workshop mode: basic lecture impulses/theoretical input, task-based pair and group activities, impromptu speeches/talks, peer-feedback & peer-evaluation, formal academic presentations, individual, task-based exams

Conditions of admission

In order to enroll in this class students MUST have successfully passed BOTH, ‘Pronunciation’ (either British or American English) AND ‘Language 1’. If students do not fulfill the requirements they WILL NOT be accepted into the course. There will be a pre-selection process and students will be notified via email before the class begins. Preference will be given to: 1.) English student in the undergraduate program & the teacher training program 2.) Exchange students but only if they MAJOR in English

Course content

Assessment, development and enhancement of oral communication skills in a wide range of settings which are placed against the backdrop of the diversity of the English language. In this class students will actively engage with different variants of English, ranging from British & American English to Canadian, Australian, Irish and Scottish English.

Topics

  • Introducing/presenting oneself & introducing others
  • Revision of and focus on pronunciation
  • Phonemes, vowels, consonants, typical problem areas such as voicing/devoicing
  • Intonation, stress patterns, rhythm, pitch, pausing and linking
  • Similarities and differences among the many voices of English (Englishes!)
  • Get up and talk, impromptu speeches, taking a stand
  • D.I.E. principle: describe, interpret and evaluate
  • Dynamics of group discussions & role plays: finding a solution, taking, developing and arguing one’s position
  • !! Listening into speaking: continuous exposure to Anglophone radio programs, ‘Last week on Anglophone radio’
  • Developing and enhancing presentation skills: preparation, delivery and evaluation

Keywords

oral communication, speaking skills, clear speech, clear organization and expression of ideas, variants of English

Teaching objective

The goal of this class is to enhance students’ cognitive and oral communication skills and specific language skills in a large array of settings, ranging from impromptu talks, group discussions, role plays to formal academic presentations. This will be facilitated by peer-evaluation/feedback and continuously produced reflective oral & written commentary. Moreover, students will be exposed to different variants of English so that they may adopt one on which to model their speech and pronunciation.

Prior knowledge expected

Students must be able to demonstrate a good command of English and good clear pronunciation. English at 'Matura' level (CEFR: B2)

Other materials

The course material (slideshows, exercise material, guidelines, useful sources, other relevant material etc.) will be made available in digital form on Moodle.

Literature

Please avail yourselves of the large range of study material on speaking & presentation skills that is available in the Self Access Center (SAC). Other relevant material will be provided in digital form on Moodle. Useful pocket size guidebook: Duncan, Matthew and Gustav W. Friedrich. 2006. Oral Presentations in the Composition Course. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.

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 topic(s)

The overall pass-mark for this class is 60 %. Late submissions of ANY assignments will generally NOT be accepted past the deadline. Any case of plagiarism will inevitably lead to immediate expulsion

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Two student recordings (20%), One or two impromptu speeches/talks (10%), “Last week on Anglophone radio”-project (20%), A 15 min. individual presentation (20%), An individual final oral exam (30%)

Examination topic(s)

The overall pass-mark for this class is 60 %. Late submissions of ANY assignments will generally NOT be accepted past the deadline. Any case of plagiarism will inevitably lead to immediate expulsion

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Two student recordings (20%), One or two impromptu speeches/talks (10%), “Last week on Anglophone radio”-project (20%), A 15 min. individual presentation (20%), An individual final oral exam (30%)

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage one
      • Subject: In-Depth Language (Compulsory subject)
        • Speaking I: Presentations ( 2.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 551.145 Speaking I: Presentations a (2.0h PK / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Sprachliches Grundstudium II
        • Speaking I: Presentations ( 2.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 551.145 Speaking I: Presentations a (2.0h PK / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W) (Compulsory subject)
      • Speaking I: Oral and Presentation Skills ( 0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 551.145 Speaking I: Presentations a (2.0h PK / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 05W.1)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Modul Sprachliches Grundstudium II
        • Speaking I: Presentations ( 2.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 551.145 Speaking I: Presentations a (2.0h PK / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2014
  • 551.145 KU Speaking I: Presentations a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2013/14
  • 551.145 KU Speaking I: Presentations a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2012/13
  • 551.145 PK Speaking I: Presentations (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)