552.130 (19W) English for Academic Purposes a

Wintersemester 2019/20

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First course session
15.10.2019 08:00 - 10:00 N.0.45 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Tutor/Tutors
LV Nummer Südostverbund ENA03001UL
Course title german English for Academic Purposes a
Type Course (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 20 (25 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 15.10.2019
eLearning Go to Moodle course

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

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

- critically analyse a paragraph in terms of its structure and style

- write a formal academic paragraph implementing the structure and style taught in class

cite and reference sources appropriately 

- actively and accurately use a range of academic vocabulary in their own writing 

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Online tasks, extensive self-study, written assignments in class and written homework assignments.

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

Course content

This course is a foundation course in academic writing and covers the following:

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

IMPORTANT: due to the ongoing global pandemic, the structure of this course has been adapted as best as possible to meet students’ needs whilst also complying with the requirements set out by the University. In order to keep students and staff safe, students on this course will be divided into two groups. The attendance of each group in class will alternate on a weekly basis; this is in order to limit the number of students present at any one time. All sessions taking place at the University will be live streamed on Moodle. It is mandatory that students attend class at the University and/or online.

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

Regular writing assignments, vocabulary and theory exam and online activities. 

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
    • Subject: Introduction to Academic Language (Compulsory subject)
      • ENA.003 English for Academic Purposes ( 2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
    • Subject: Introduction to Academic Language (Compulsory subject)
      • ENA.003 English for Academic Purposes ( 2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
    • Subject: Introduction to Academic Language (Compulsory subject)
      • ENA.003 English for Academic Purposes ( 2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 1., 2. Semester empfohlen
  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage one
      • Subject: Language Consolidation and Development (Compulsory subject)
        • Academic Writing ( 2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
          • 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Teacher training programme English (Secondary School Teacher Accreditation) (SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
    • Stage one
      • Subject: Language Consolidation and Development (Compulsory subject)
        • Writing I: Essential Writing Skills ( 2.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (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: Grundstudium Language I
        • 2.3 English for Academic Purposes ( 0.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
          • 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)
            Absolvierung im 1. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Sprachliches Grund- und Aufbaustudium (ab 12W) (Compulsory subject)
      • Writing I: Essential Writing Skills ( 0.0h KU / 3.0 ECTS)
        • 552.130 English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h KS / 3.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Sommersemester 2024
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2023/24
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2016/17
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2015/16
  • 552.130 KS English for Academic Purposes a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.131 KS English for Academic Purposes b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 552.132 KS English for Academic Purposes c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2014
  • 551.130 KU Writing I: Essential Writing Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 551.131 KU Writing I: Essential Writing Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2013/14
  • 551.130 KU Writing I: Essential Writing Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 551.131 KU Writing I: Essential Writing Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 551.132 KU Writing I: Essential Writing Skills c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2013
  • 551.130 KU Writing I: Essential Writing Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 551.131 KU Writing I: Essential Writing Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2012/13
  • 551.130 KU Writing I: Essential Writing Skills a (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 551.131 KU Writing I: Essential Writing Skills b (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
  • 551.132 KU Writing I: Essential Writing Skills c (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)