Advanced Grammar Usage (C1)

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem HaF Placement Test ist zwingend erforderlich.

Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Vorlesungsverzeichnis des Sprachenzentrums unter der Rubrik Sprachnachweis / Einstufungstests.

NOTE: Students should attend Intermediate Grammar Usage if they are placed at a B2 level in the HaF Placement Test before attending this course!

This course may also be attended by students in the European Joint Master’s Degree English and American Studies (Master Module Language Proficiency).

Inhalt:

Advanced Grammar Usage is an in-depth “polishing” C1-level course aimed at fostering the grammatical competence necessary for future English teachers, writers, or editors. The course provides opportunities for practice/rehearsal that are geared to helping students navigate the intricacies of advanced grammatical structures: tenses, aspect, mood, irregular verbs etc. Exercises, activities and explanations geared to assisting students identify advanced grammatical errors in order to foster the linguistic competence students need to make informed judgments on language produced by themselves and others – whether in order to fix a poorly translated website or to explain grammar points in the classroom - will be provided.

Business English II: Finance

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Es werden Englischkenntnisse auf dem Niveau B2 vorausgesetzt.

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich. An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

ACHTUNG: All Wirtschaftsenglisch courses start in the week of KW 18

Inhalt:

This course is designed to provide a general introduction to the way in which our industrial society functions and how the organizations in it operate. The course will cover a broad range of topics such as business structures, market structures and business ethics.

Business English IV: Organisational Behaviour

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Es werden Englischkenntnisse auf dem Niveau B2 vorausgesetzt.

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich. An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

ACHTUNG: All Wirtschaftsenglisch courses start in the week of KW 18

Business English VI : Public Speaking

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Es werden Englischkenntnisse auf dem Niveau C1 vorausgesetzt.

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich. An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums. Im Zweifelsfall haben Studierende höherer Semester Vorrang.

ACHTUNG: All Wirtschaftsenglisch courses start in the week of KW 18

Business English VIII: Managerial Issues

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Es werden Englischkenntnisse auf dem Niveau C1 vorausgesetzt.

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich. An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

ACHTUNG: All Wirtschaftsenglisch courses start in the week of KW 18

Conversation I

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 1

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Für Studienortwechsler, Erasmusstudenten sowie Studierende, die den Leistungsnachweis zur baldigen Prüfungsanmeldung benötigen, werden im begrenzten Umfang Plätze frei gehalten. Bei Überbuchung des Seminars fällt die Entscheidung über die Teilnahme in Rücksprache mit der Dozentin/dem Dozenten.

The Conversation classes are optional for the majority of Anglistik students and are taught by native-speakers from our British and American partner universities. The aim of the course is for students to practice their English in a more relaxed atmosphere without the pressure of exams or grades.

Please go along to the first class session (in the 3rd week of term) to find out more details about the organisation of the course (presentations, scheduled topics, etc.). Please be prepared to move classes if one of the parallel courses is full!

Conversation II

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 1

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Für Studienortwechsler, Erasmusstudenten sowie Studierende, die den Leistungsnachweis zur baldigen Prüfungsanmeldung benötigen, werden im begrenzten Umfang Plätze frei gehalten. Bei Überbuchung des Seminars fällt die Entscheidung über die Teilnahme in Rücksprache mit der Dozentin/dem Dozenten.

The Conversation classes are optional for the majority of Anglistik students and are taught by native-speakers from our British and American partner universities. The aim of the course is for students to practice their English in a more relaxed atmosphere without the pressure of exams or grades.

Please go along to the first class session (in the 3rd week of term) to find out more details about the organisation of the course (presentations, scheduled topics, etc.). Please be prepared to move classes if one of the parallel courses is full!

Conversation III

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 1

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Für Studienortwechsler, Erasmusstudenten sowie Studierende, die den Leistungsnachweis zur baldigen Prüfungsanmeldung benötigen, werden im begrenzten Umfang Plätze frei gehalten. Bei Überbuchung des Seminars fällt die Entscheidung über die Teilnahme in Rücksprache mit der Dozentin/dem Dozenten.

The Conversation classes are optional for the majority of Anglistik students and are taught by native-speakers from our British and American partner universities. The aim of the course is for students to practice their English in a more relaxed atmosphere without the pressure of exams or grades.

Please go along to the first class session (in the 3rd week of term) to find out more details about the organisation of the course (presentations, scheduled topics, etc.). Please be prepared to move classes if one of the parallel courses is full!

Conversation IV

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 1

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

The Conversation classes are optional for Anglistik students and no ECTS points are available. The courses are taught by native-speaker students from our British and American partner universities.
The aim of the course is for students to practice their English in a more relaxed atmosphere without the pressure of exams or grades.

Please go along to the first class session (you will receive an information email) to find out more details about the organisation of the course (scheduled topics, etc.).
Please be prepared to move classes if one of the parallel courses is full!

Englisch: B2 Tests für Studiengang Lehramt

Dozent/in:

Catherine Irvine

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, Anmeldung zur *Lehrveranstaltung* über FlexNow zu *einem* der Termine (Gruppe I, II, III oder IV)

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Are you a Lehramt student for Grund- or Mittelschule who needs to have certified English skills at the B2 level?
In the new LPOI, §36 and 38 specify the need for Lehramt students studying to become Grund- or MittelschullehrerInnen to have certified English skills at the B2 (CEFR) level.
This ONLINE test will give you the opportunity to gain certification and examines your skills in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and writing.

If you have any questions concerning this test or your English qualifications, please feel free to contact catherine.irvine(at)uni-bamberg.de.

Anmeldung über Flex Now erforderlich!
An- und Abmeldung im FlexNow-Onlinesystem jeweils bis eine Woche vor Testtermin.

Achtung: Anmeldung erfolgt zur Lehrveranstaltung - nicht über die Prüfungsanmeldung!

Englisch: Preparing for B2 in the Semester Break (Feriensprachkurs vom 12.09-29.09.2022)

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 4 SWS, ECTS: 6

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

English: Preparing for B2 in the Semester Break
In den Semesterferien findet in English ein Intensivsprachkurs B2 statt.

Bitte kalkulieren Sie für das tägliche Selbststudium zusätzlich etwa 2 Stunden ein.

Bitte beachten: Melden Sie sich in Flexnow für die beiden folgenden Kurse an:

English: Preparing for B2 in the Semester Break (Teil 1)
und
English: Preparing for B2 in the Semester Break (Teil 2)

To attend this class, students must take an obligatory placement test in the first class session.
This test helps us to place students in the correct level. There are 100 questions in the test on grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and listening comprehension.
The time limit for the placement test is 60 minutes.

Inhalt:

“Preparing for B2 (intensiv)” is an integrated language course involving grammar revision and consolidation and
vocabulary expansion, as well as practice in reading, writing, listening and oral skills.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation
• Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party
• Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options

A portfolio of tasks comprise the components of the evaluation for the class. More details will be given in the first class.
Students who pass the course will receive a certificate as proof of having attained B2.

Lernziele/Kompetenzerwerb
Mastery of reading, listening, writing, grammar and speaking skills at the B2 level

Empfohlene Literatur:

Global revised edition: Upper-intermediate / Package Student’s Book with ebook and MPO Code
Lindsey Clandfield and Rebecca Robb Benne
ISBN: 978-3198529805

Englisch: Sprachnachweis für das Auslandsstudium

Angaben:

Sonstige Lehrveranstaltung

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Wer für einige Zeit im Ausland studieren möchte, benötigt für die Bewerbung an den ausländischen Universitäten einen Sprachnachweis. Hierfür führt das Sprachenzentrum in den Sprachen Englisch, Französisch und Spanisch Sprachtests durch, mit denen das Niveau nachgewiesen werden kann. Die Sprachtests bestehen aus einem schriftlichen Test inklusive einer Hörverständnisübung und einer anschließenden 15minütigen mündlichen Prüfung in Zweiergruppen. Die genauen Uhrzeiten und Räume für die schriftlichen Prüfungstermine finden Sie in UnivIS unter der jeweiligen Sprache.

Bitte beachten Sie: Die mündliche Prüfung findet am Tag der schriftlichen Prüfung statt. Bitte planen Sie hierfür eine Zeitspanne von 2,5 Stunden vor und nach der schriftlichen Prüfung ein. Den genauen Termin erfahren Sie zwei Tage vor der schriftliche Prüfung per E-Mail.

Eine Anmeldung über FlexNow ist erforderlich!
Achtung: Anmeldung erfolgt zur Lehrveranstaltung - nicht über die Prüfungsanmeldung!

Bei Bestehen von bestimmten Sprachkursen des Sprachenzentrums der Universität Bamberg auf dem erforderlichen Niveau mit der Note 2,0 oder besser
muss der schriftliche Teil des Sprachnachweis-Tests nicht mehr abgelegt werden.

Es erfolgt eine direkte Zulassung zur mündlichen Prüfung, sofern die Prüfung des Sprachkurses nicht länger als ein Jahr zurückliegt.

Weitere Informationen hierzu finden Sie auf der Homepage des Sprachenzentrums.

Englisch: Sprachpraxis B1: Preparing for B1 (Teil 2)

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale, Austauschstudenten, fakultätsübergreifende Lehrveranstaltung

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem HaF Placement Test ist zwingend erforderlich.
Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Vorlesungsverzeichnis des Sprachenzentrums unter der Rubrik Sprachnachweis / Einstufungstests.

Participation in a HaF Placement Test is mandatory.
Information on this can be found in the course catalog of the Language Center (UnivIS) under the heading Language Certificate / Placement Tests.

If you have any questions about the HaF placement test,
please contact catherine.irvine(at)uni-bamberg.de for more information.

Inhalt:

The course is an integrated language course involving grammar revision and consolidation and vocabulary
expansion at the B1 level, as well as practice in reading, writing, listening and oral skills.

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

• understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.

• deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken

• produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest

• describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

A portfolio of tasks comprise the components of the evaluation for the class.
More details will be given in the first class.

Lernziele/Kompetenzerwerb
Mastery of reading, listening, writing, grammar and speaking skills at the B1 level

Empfohlene Literatur:

Title: Keynote, Intermediate Student's Book, B1 (inkl. DVD): Student's Book + DVD
Authors: Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson, Lewis Lansford
ISBN: 978-1-30539909-9

Englisch: Sprachpraxis B2: Academic Writing

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem HaF Placement Test ist zwingend erforderlich.

Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Vorlesungsverzeichnis des Sprachenzentrums unter der Rubrik Sprachnachweis / Einstufungstests.

Participation in a HaF Placement Test is mandatory.

Information on this can be found in the course catalog of the Language Center (UnivIS) under the heading Language Certificate / Placement Tests.

If you have any questions about the HaF placement test, please contact catherine.irvine(at)uni-bamberg.de for more information.

Inhalt:

This is a course designed for students from all faculties who have to write academic texts in English. We will examine the following types of texts in terms of their structures and functions:
• Compare and contrast essay
• Cause and effect essay
• Persuasive essay

The course will develop writing skills, beginning with writing good sentences before moving onto writing paragraphs and finally planning short essays. In addition, through guided exercises, we will discuss how to edit our writing to make it more accurate.

A portfolio of written tasks comprise the components of the evaluation for the class.
More details will be given in the first class.

Lernziele/Kompetenzerwerb
Mastery of writing and productive skills at the B2 level

Empfohlene Literatur:

Title: Macmillan Writing Series: Writing Essays: from paragraph to essay / Student’s Book
Dorothy E. Zemach and Lisa A. Ghulldu
ISBN: 978-3-192-32576-2

Englisch: Sprachpraxis B2: Communication Skills

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale, Austauschstudenten, fakultätsübergreifende Lehrveranstaltung

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Prior participation in an HaF Placement Test is mandatory. Information on this can be found in the course catalog of the Language Center (UnivIS) under the heading Language Certificate / Placement Tests.

Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem HaF Placement Test ist zwingend erforderlich.
Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Vorlesungsverzeichnis des Sprachenzentrums unter der Rubrik Sprachnachweis / Einstufungstests.

Inhalt:

This course is for students who want to communicate more confidently in English. We will be extending your functional English in a variety of situations (agreement/disagreement; discussions; expressing opinions, etc.) in a relaxed atmosphere where language is used naturally. The emphasis will be on spoken English and developing vocabulary, as well as improving pronunciation and listening skills, with any necessary grammar along the way.
A portfolio of tasks comprise the components of the evaluation for the class. More details will be given in the first class.
Lernziele/Kompetenzerwerb Mastery of speaking and listening skills at the B2 level

Credits: 3
Institution: Abteilung Englisch
Hinweis für Web-Redakteure
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Englisch: Sprachpraxis B2: Preparing for B2 (Teil 2)

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale, Austauschstudenten, fakultätsübergreifende Lehrveranstaltung

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem HaF Placement Test ist zwingend erforderlich.
Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Vorlesungsverzeichnis des Sprachenzentrums unter der Rubrik Sprachnachweis / Einstufungstests.
Participation in a HaF Placement Test is mandatory.
Information on this can be found in the course catalog of the Language Center (UnivIS) under the heading Language Certificate / Placement Tests.

If you have any questions about the HaF placement test, please contact catherine.irvine(at)uni-bamberg.de for more information.

Inhalt:

The course is an integrated language course involving grammar revision
and consolidation and vocabulary expansion, as well as practice in
reading, writing, listening and oral skills.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation

• Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party

• Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options

A portfolio of tasks comprise the components of the evaluation for the class.
More details will be given in the first class.

Lernziele/Kompetenzerwerb
Mastery of reading, listening, writing, grammar and speaking skills at the B2 level

Empfohlene Literatur:

Keynote. Upper Intermediate. Student's Book: B2 (inkl. DVD)
Helen Stephenson, Lewis Lansford & Paul Dummett (Authors)
ISBN: 978-1-305-39913-6

Englisch: Sprachpraxis B2: The Mistakes Clinic – Clean Up Your English!

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale, fakultätsübergreifende Lehrveranstaltung

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem HaF Placement Test ist zwingend erforderlich.

Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Vorlesungsverzeichnis des Sprachenzentrums unter der Rubrik Sprachnachweis / Einstufungstests.

Participation in a HaF Placement Test is mandatory.
Information on this can be found in the course catalog of the Language Center (UnivIS) under the heading Language Certificate / Placement Tests.

If you have any questions about the HaF online placement test, please contact catherine.irvine(at)uni-bamberg.de for more information

Inhalt:

Which sounds better, “We all make mistakes” OR “We all do mistakes”? “My English knowledges could be better?” OR “My English knowledge could be better?” Would you like to make your English more accurate and authentic? Then this course will help you to avoid making typical mistakes native speakers of German often make - in spoken and written English.

Areas of focus will include:
• Pronunciation pitfalls
• Vocabulary mistakes
• Grammatical gaffes in sentence structure, tenses and prepositions
• Malformed and misspelt words
• False Friends

A portfolio of tasks comprise the components of the evaluation for the class. More details will be given in the first class.

Lernziele/Kompetenzerwerb
Mastery of grammar, vocabulary and speaking skills at the B2 level

Empfohlene Literatur:

The Mistakes Clinic

by Geoff Parkes
(ISBN 1-871-81945-8 )

Copies of the course book will be available in the first class session at a reduced price!

Englisch: Sprachpraxis B2: Vocabulary Skills

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem HaF Placement Test ist zwingend erforderlich.

Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Vorlesungsverzeichnis des
Sprachenzentrums unter der Rubrik Sprachnachweis / Einstufungstests.

Participation in a HaF Placement Test is mandatory.
Information on this can be found in the course catalog of the Language Center (UnivIS) under the heading Language Certificate / Placement Tests.

If you have any questions about the HaF placement test, please contact catherine.irvine(at)uni-bamberg.de for more information.

Inhalt:

Would you like to be more effective in your communication? Would you like to use a more appropriate range of words in your academic courses? This course is for students who want to broaden their vocabulary in English. We will examine a range of word fields useful in general and academic settings with input coming from reading and listening activities, and will also discuss learning strategies to make you a more effective vocabulary learner. A portfolio of tasks comprise the components of the evaluation for the class. More details will be given in the first class.

Lernziele/Kompetenzerwerb
Mastery of vocabulary and productive skills at the B2 level

Empfohlene Literatur:

Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice Upper Intermediate (B2-C1), Julie Moore. ISBN: 978-0-19-400091-8

Englisch: Sprachpraxis C1: Academic Writing

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale, Austauschstudenten, fakultätsübergreifende Lehrveranstaltung

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem HaF Placement Test ist zwingend erforderlich.

Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Vorlesungsverzeichnis des Sprachenzentrums unter der Rubrik Sprachnachweis / Einstufungstests.

Inhalt:

This course is designed for students of all faculties who have to write academic texts in English.
We will examine the typical style and vocabulary of academic writing and the linguistic tools needed
for referencing research sources, producing summaries and composing different types of essays, as well
as those skills needed for effective proofreading. This course will not only look at the mechanics of
writing, but also aim to help students become better academic thinkers and planners.

This course will involve collaborative work, and through guided practice, students will learn to give
peer feedback on their colleagues’ writing, helping them in turn to become better editors of their own compositions.
This course will be assessed by the means of a portfolio of texts written during the course.

NOTE: We recommend attending English: Academic Writing B2 before attending English: Academic Writing C1!

Englisch: Sprachpraxis C1: Preparing for C1 (Teil 2)

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale, Austauschstudenten, fakultätsübergreifende Lehrveranstaltung

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem HaF Placement Test ist zwingend erforderlich.

Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Vorlesungsverzeichnis des Sprachenzentrums unter der Rubrik Sprachnachweis / Einstufungstests.

Participation in a HaF Placement Test is mandatory.

Information on this can be found in the course catalog of the Language Center (UnivIS) under the heading Language Certificate / Placement Tests.

If you have any questions about the HaF placement test,
please contact catherine.irvine(at)uni-bamberg.de for more information

Inhalt:

The course is an integrated language course involving grammar revision and consolidation and vocabulary expansion at the C1 level, as well as practice in reading, writing, listening and oral skills.

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

• understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning
• express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions
• use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes
• produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices

A portfolio of tasks comprise the components of the evaluation for the class.
More details will be given in the first class.

In order to receive a certificate indicating that the level of English attained is that of C1,
both Preparing for C1 (Teil 1) and Preparing for C1 (Teil 2) will have to be completed successfully.

NOTE: You should complete Preparing for C1 (Teil 1) before taking Preparing for C1 (Teil 2)!

Empfohlene Literatur:

Title: Keynote, Advanced Student's Book, C1 (inkl. DVD): Student's Book + DVD

Authors: Lewis Landsford, Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson

ISBN: 978-1-305-39915-0

English for Communications Science

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Studiengänge, für die der Kurs geöffnet ist: Kowi – BA

Prüfung: 15 minütige mündliche Prüfung

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Inhalt:

This course is aimed at improving Communications Science students’ use of English. It will focus on the terminology used in the field and equip students with the ability to discuss issues around Mass Communication and the media. The course will focus primarily on spoken English. We will look at examples of how various media outlets differ in their methods of communication and discuss how these examples could be interpreted according to various models of communication. The course will be assessed by an individual presentation.

English for Social & Political Scientists: ESPS, Political Science

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Es werden Englischkenntnisse auf dem Niveau B2 vorausgesetzt.

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Inhalt:

Die Studierenden werden mit politischen Texten arbeiten, um sowohl das Textverständnis als auch die Textproduktion zu verbessern.

English for Social & Political Scientists: ESPS, Social Science

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Es werden Englischkenntnisse auf dem Niveau B2 vorausgesetzt.

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Grundkurs I

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, 3 Parallelkurse: A-C

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Scheinanforderungen: regelmäßige Mitarbeit, 2 Klausuren bzw. Portfolio

BA Hauptfach/Nebenfach/LA Gymnasium/Realschule/Grundschule/Mittelschule, BA Berufliche Bildung, LA Hauptschule (Didaktikfach
Englisch), Wipäd: Basismodul (3 ECTS)

Please note that all courses in Sprachpraxis are designed for students who have taken their Abitur in English. Students from
other disciplines who wish to improve their English should check the webpages of the Sprachenzentrum for general English courses
(HaF).

Inhalt:

Activities in Grundkurs I focus on the three fundamental skills in the English language (reading, listening and writing).
The aim is to make participants more proficient in understanding spoken and written English and to write with confidence.
In this respect, Grundkurs I should be seen as an introduction to the skills necessary for the study of English and as a clear
indicator for the participants' further progress in their university studies.

There will be two central examinations for all Grundkurs I classes, which will take place outside of regular class time and which
can only be taken on the dates given on the course schedule posted on the VC and as individual dates (Einzeltermine) on UnivIS.
Students participating in class are required to register for these exams via FlexNow!

The course can only be attended in one semester, although the examinations are open to those students who were not successful in
passing the course at the first attempt.

The content of all of the parallel Grundkurs I classes is identical.

Empfohlene Literatur:

The course book by Annette Kapel and Wendy Sharp, Objective Proficiency Student's Book with Answers with Downloadable Software, (Cambridge University Press, ISBN 9781107646377), should be purchased before classes begin.

Grundkurs I (for Repeaters)

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, ***THIS COURSE IS RESERVED ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE TO REPEAT THE GRUNDKURS I EXAMS THIS SEMESTER ***

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
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You will receive notice approximately 3 days before the beginning of semester to confirm your spot in the course.

Only those students who have to repeat the Grundkurs I exams this semester are eligible for this course!

Inhalt:

The course will address some of the typical errors made by those whose English was and is not of the same standard as other beginning students at our university. Whether you failed the course last semester by just a few points or maybe by 20 or 30, it should be clear to you that you were below the standard required to be awarded a minimal pass for Grundkurs I. Your goal now will be to make sure that you at least pass the course the second time round, even if your achievement may still be not sufficient to justify a higher grade than a mere pass!

By looking at common errors and using example exercises as additional practice material, we hope that as many of you as possible make sufficient progress with the help of this course to continue in your studies!

Please register in this course for the GKI exams (in FlexNow)!

Please note that this course is an offer that we might not be able to make every semester, so seize this chance to take the course now!

Grundkurs II

Dozent/in:

Laura Murphy

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, 12 Parallelkurse: A - M

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
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Scheinanforderungen: regelmäßige Mitarbeit, 2 Klausuren, kurze Tests und eine mündliche Prüfung bzw. Portfolio

BA Hauptfach/Nebenfach/LA Gymnasium/Realschule/Grundschule/Mittelschule, BA Berufliche Bildung, LA Hauptschule
(Didaktikfach Englisch), WiPäd: Basismodul (3 ECTS)

Inhalt:

Grundkurs II continues and expands the skills which were dealt with in Grundkurs I. The course uses the same course book, but works at a faster pace, demanding more participation and more preparation from the students.

There will be two central examinations for all Grundkurs II classes, which will take place outside of regular class time, a series of graded quizzes and an oral examination. The examinations must be taken on the dates given on the course schedule posted on the VC and as individual dates (Einzeltermine) on univis. Students must register for the examinations via FlexNow!

The content and goals of all the Grundkurs II classes are identical.

N.B. Only one Grundkurs may be taken per semester. Students must have passed Grundkurs I before taking Grundkurs II!

Empfohlene Literatur:

Objective Proficiency Student's Book with Answers with Downloadable
Software, (Cambridge University Press, ISBN 9781107646377)
(Grundkurs I coursebook and should be brought to the first class)

Grundkurs III

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 5, 3 Parallelkurse: A-C

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
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Scheinanforderungen: regelmäßige Mitarbeit, 3 Klausuren bzw. Portfolio
LA Gymnasium/Realschule/Grundschule/Hauptschule/Mittelschule, BA Berufliche Bildung: Aufbaumodul (3 ECTS)

BA Hauptfach, (mit Studienbeginn vor SS 12) Aufbaumodul/WiPäd Mastermodul (5 ECTS; (mit Studienbeginn ab SS 12) Vertiefungsmodul (5 ECTS)

Inhalt:

This course is concerned with the development of basic writing skills in English, including organizing ideas, paragraph structure, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation, and editing and revising written work. Assignments practice and assess these various skills and also focus on the types of tasks found in the Textproduktion examination in Staatsexamen.

There will be three central examinations for all Grundkurs III classes, which will take place outside of regular class time. The examinations must be taken on the dates given on the course schedule posted on the VC and as individual dates (Einzeltermine) on univis. Students must register for these exams via FlexNow!

The content and goals of all Grundkurs III classes are identical.

N.B. Students must have completed (and passed) Grundkurs I and Grundkurs II before taking this course!

IT English - Debating Legal Issues

Dozent/in:

Donald Watson

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Studium in WIAI, BWL, IBWL, EuWI,
English language skills level B2 minimum

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Inhalt:

INHALT:
Are you a student in WIAI or BWL who needs or wants to have credits in English? Here is your chance to learn about legal issues relevant to IT and business while improving your English skills.

Course goals:
Students will be able to effectively and persuasively speak and write about legal issues pertinent to IT today, especially regarding privacy concerns and intellectual property. This will be demonstrated by giving an opinion and urging a course of action.

Students will be admitted primarily, but not exclusively from bachelors and masters degree programs of the Faculty of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences. Students from other degree programs interested in the subject area are welcome, too. A minimum B2 level of English language proficiency is recommended.

Empfohlene Literatur:

Guidelines for persuasive speaking and writing can be found in the Virtual Campus.
General legal background: --Brian Craig: Cyberlaw, The Law of the Internet and Information Technology,Pearson Education, Inc., 2013 --Daniel Solove: Nothing to Hide: the false tradeoff between privacy and security, Yale University Press, 2011

IT English - Security

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Studium in WIAI, BWL, IBWL, EuWI,

English language skills level B2 minimum

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.

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Inhalt:

INHALT:
Are you a student in WIAI or BWL who needs or wants to have credits in English? This course offers an opportunity to improve your English skills while learning about IT security issues important for every individual, business and government.

Course goals:
1) Students will develop and enhance their ability to report succinctly, both in spoken and in written form. This will be demonstrated by effective summaries, comparisons and descriptions of aspects of IT security, both technical and non-technical.

2) Students will gain an overview of the principles of a security management system as well as increase their knowledge and awareness of cybercrimes and countermeasures.

Students will be admitted primarily, but not exclusively from bachelors and masters degree programs of the Faculty of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences. Students from other degree programs interested in the subject area are welcome, too. A minimum B2 level of English language proficiency is recommended.

Empfohlene Literatur:

Guidelines for reports can be found in the Virtual Campus.

General technical background: --Ross Anderson: Security Engineering. John Wiley & Sons, 2008: 2nd ed. --Shon Harris: Mike Meyer s Certification Passport CISSP, McGraw-Hill, 2002 --Bruce Schneier: Secrets and Lies. Digital Security in a Networked World. John Wiley & Sons, 2004

Landeskunde GB I

Angaben:

Vorlesung, 1 SWS, ECTS: 4

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
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LA Gymnasium/Realschule/Grundschule/Hauptschule/Mittelschule/BA Berufliche Bildung, Basismodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft (3 ECTS)

BA Hauptfach, (mit Studienbeginn vor SS 12) Basismodul (3 ECTS); (mit Studienbeginn ab SS 12) Aufbaumodul (3 ECTS). We ask students who need to take this course as their Aufbaumodul to take the complete Basismodul first! Due to capacity problems, this course is not open for Studium Generale.

LA Realschule/BA Berufliche Bildung, Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft and only having passed Landeskunde US I in the Basismodul, (4 ECTS; written exam + short presentation)

LA Gymnasium, Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft and only having passed Landeskunde US I in the Basismodul, (3 ECTS)

LA Gymnasium, Vertiefungsmodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul and Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft and only having passed Landeskunde US I in the Basismodul and Landeskunde US II in the Aufbaumodul, (3 ECTS)

LA HS (Didaktikfach Englisch), Vertiefungsmodul Englisch als Didaktikfach, (4 ECTS; written exam + oral presentation)

Ergänzungsmodul Englische Sprachpraxis Wipäd (Portfolio, 3 ECTS)

Inhalt:

This lecture course will deal with central topics concerning British life and institutions and will discuss some (if not all!) of the topics which are used as the basis for examinations. It should not only be seen as "the way to prepare for the oral exam", but also as an opportunity to learn about topics of interest related to Great Britain while also hearing spoken English.

It is recommended, especially for Lehramt students, to attend both the US and GB Landeskunde courses during their studies; students can specialize in either GB or US, but are strongly advised to have knowledge of both countries.

Please attend the first lecture of the semester so that important information about the exam requirements can be given!

Landeskunde GB II

Angaben:

Vorlesung und Übung, 1 SWS, ECTS: 4

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

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LA Realschule/BA Berufliche Bildung, Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, (4 ECTS; presentation/class discussion and short oral exam)

LA Gymnasium, Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, (3 ECTS; presentation/class discussion)

LA Gymnasium, Vertiefungsmodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul and Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, (3 ECTS)

LA Realschule/M. Ed. Berufliche Bildung, Zusatzmodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul and Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, (4 ECTS; presentation/class discussion and short oral exam)

BA students do not need to take this class!

Inhalt:

This course will look in greater detail at some of the subjects already dealt with in Landeskunde GB I. Students will be able to use the opportunity to discuss Landeskunde in more depth and in a smaller group than GB I. Student participation - in the form of short oral presentations - is a required element of this course so that the prospective examination candidate is not actively talking about Landeskunde for the first time in the examination itself!

Requirements for credits for this class will be discussed at the start of the semester.

Please attend the first lecture of the semester so that important information about the exam requirements can be given!

Landeskunde US I

Angaben:

Vorlesung, 1 SWS, ECTS: 4

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

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LA Gymnasium/Realschule/Grundschule/Hauptschule/Mittelschule/BA Berufliche Bildung, Basismodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft (3 ECTS)

BA Hauptfach, (mit Studienbeginn vor SS 12) Basismodul (3 ECTS); (mit Studienbeginn ab SS 12) Aufbaumodul (3 ECTS). We ask students who need to take this course as their Aufbaumodul to take the complete Basismodul first! Due to capacity problems, this course is not open for Studium Generale.

LA Realschule/BA Berufliche Bildung, Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft and only having passed Landeskunde GB I in the Basismodul, (4 ECTS; written exam + short presentation)

LA Gymnasium, Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft and only having passed Landeskunde GB I in the Basismodul, (3 ECTS)

LA Gymnasium, Vertiefungsmodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul and Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft and only having passed Landeskunde GB I in the Basismodul and Landeskunde GB II in the Aufbaumodul, (3 ECTS)

LA HS (Didaktikfach Englisch), Vertiefungsmodul Englisch als Didaktikfach, (4 ECTS; written exam + oral presentation)

Ergänzungsmodul Englische Sprachpraxis Wipäd (Portfolio, 3 ECTS)

Inhalt:

This lecture course focuses on the geography and history of the US from the first European settlements to the present. In addition to presenting this information, the course provides students with the opportunity to sharpen their listening comprehension skills.

It is recommended, especially for Lehramt students, to attend both the US and GB Landeskunde courses during their studies; students can specialize in either GB or US, but are strongly advised to have knowledge of both countries.

Please attend the first lecture of the semester so that important information about the exam requirements can be given!

Landeskunde US II

Angaben:

Vorlesung, 1 SWS, ECTS: 4

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

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LA Realschule/BA Berufliche Bildung, Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, (4 ECTS; presentation/class discussion and short oral exam)

LA Gymnasium, Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, (3 ECTS; presentation/class discussion)

LA Gymnasium, Vertiefungsmodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul and Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, (3 ECTS)

LA Realschule/M. Ed. Berufliche Bildung, Zusatzmodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, only after passing the complete Basismodul and Aufbaumodul Landeskunde/Kulturwissenschaft, (4 ECTS; presentation/class discussion and short oral exam)

BA students do not need to take this class!

Inhalt:

This course focuses on both current and historical aspects of topics in American life. While Landeskunde US I is a lecture course, this course is intended to be more interactive: students will present a topic focusing on a research question to the class. This presentation should not only be seen as an opportunity to speak about the material, but a chance for students to practice (and receive feedback regarding) their spoken language skills before proceeding to their examinations. Like Landeskunde US I, this course should be seen as preparation for the Landeskunde/Sprechfertigkeit portion of the centralized exams for future teachers.

Requirements for credits for this class will be discussed at the start of the semester.

Please attend the first lecture of the semester so that important information about the exam requirements can be given!

Oberkurs (Joint Degree / Masters)

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 4, This class is for MA EAS/Joint Degree EAS students ONLY.

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

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Inhalt:

In this class, students will extend their writing skills relevant for academic and professional purposes, such as essays, comments, articles and summaries. Students will be expected to produce texts of considerable linguistic complexity and to draw on a broad knowledge of current affairs in the English-speaking world.
There will be two exams written during class time and they will be based on the writing skills practiced in the weekly sessions.

Please register in FlexNow for this class. The registration period can be found on the Sprachenzentrum homepage.

Oberkurs (Neue LPO; Unterrichtsfach)

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, ***THIS COURSE (3 ECTS) IS FOR LEHRAMT (UNTERRICHTSFACH) ONLY!***

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

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When you register for this course, you will receive an automated response from FlexNow that you have successfully registered for the
course. Please make sure that you register for the correct Oberkurs section (Unterrichtsfach if you are studying: LA
Realschule/Grundschule/Mittelschule, BA Berufliche Bildung, MA WiPäd)

LA Realschule/Grundschule/Mittelschule, BA Berufliche Bildung: Vertiefungsmodul (3 ECTS); MA WiPäd: Mastermodul Sprachpraxis (3 ECTS)

Students must have fully completed the Basis- and Aufbaumodule in Sprachpraxis to enter this class!

Inhalt:

To reflect the demands of LPO I, the Oberkurs is offered as a course which, along with the course Sprachmittlung II, deals with the main
language elements of the final exam (Staatsexamen). In this final exam, the time is shared between Textproduktion, which is the main focus
of the Oberkurs, and translation/Sprachmittlung.
There will be two exams written outside of class that are based on tasks/skills required by the Textproduktion examination for Lehramt.
The course will require students to demonstrate considerable linguistic complexity on all levels and have a high degree of competence in
Landeskunde. It is therefore indispensable that students have already taken classes in GB and US Landeskunde and are aware that this course is
primarily intended as realistic preparation for Lehramt students for the Textproduktion paper in their final exams. It is thus advisable to
take this course after a longer period spent abroad.

For organisational reasons, we recommend that you take this course either before or after taking the translation course Sprachmittlung
II! These two courses should not be taken in the same semester! In addition, students should plan their studies so that they are not
taking the Oberkurs in the same semester as the Sprachpraktische Übung für Examenskandidaten either as these courses share exam times
and contents.

Oberkurs (Neue LPO; vertieft)

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, ***THIS (3 ECTS) IS FOR LEHRAMT (VERTIEFT) ONLY!***

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
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When you register for this course, you will receive an automated response from FlexNow that your registration has been successful.
Please make sure that you register for the correct Oberkurs section (Vertieft if you are studying LA Gymnasium).

LA Gymnasium, Vertiefungsmodul (3 ECTS); students must have fully completed the Basis- and Aufbaumodule in Sprachpraxis to enter this
class!

Inhalt:

To reflect the demands of the LPO I, the Oberkurs is offered as a course which, along with the course Sprachmittlung II, deals with the main language elements of the final exam (Staatsexamen). In this final exam, the time is shared between Textproduktion, which is the main focus of the Oberkurs, and translation/Sprachmittlung.

There will be two exams written outside of class that are based on tasks/skills required by the Textproduktion examination for Lehramt. The course will require students to demonstrate considerable linguistic complexity on all levels and have a high degree of competence in Landeskunde. It is therefore indispensable that students have already taken classes in GB and US Landeskunde and are aware that this course is primarily intended as realistic preparation for Lehramt students for the Textproduktion paper in their final exams. It is thus advisable to take this course after a longer period spent abroad.

For organisational reasons, we recommend that you take this course either before or after taking the translation course Sprachmittlung II! These two courses should not be taken in the same semester! In addition, students should plan their studies so that they are not taking the Oberkurs in the same semester as the Sprachpraktische Übung für Examenskandidaten either as these courses share exam times and contents.

The content and goals of both Oberkurs (vertieft; “new” LPO) courses are identical.

Placement Test for English HaF courses

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung in FlexNow ist zu einem der folgenden Termine erforderlich.

An-/ und Abmeldung ist bis 3 Tage vor dem tatsächlichem Termin möglich.

To attend HaF English classes, students must take an obligatory placement test before the beginning of the semester. This helps us to place students in the correct level. The placement test evaluates grammar, reading, listening and vocabulary, and must be completed before FlexNow registration closes. Students who do not take the test may not be able to attend English courses this semester.

The HaF Placement Test is not a substitute or equivalent of the Anglistik Einstufungstest.
For details concerning this test, please check the Anglistik website under “News”.

Test Results
No certificate will be issued for the completion of the HaF placement test, nor can the test be “passed” or “failed”; it is purely for diagnostic purposes. You will receive an email with your test results with a score out of 100 and the CEFR level (B1, B2 etc.) you should select for your course(s) . If you have taken a course in general English, you do not have to take a placement test again.
If you have taken the Anglistik Einstufungstest, you do not have to take this placement test.

You will receive an email with more information about access to the test when FlexNow registration for the test has closed.

Results of the test are valid for four semesters.

If you have any questions about the HaF placement test, please contact catherine.irvine(at)uni-bamberg.de for more information.

Inhalt:

Description of the HaF Placement Test

There are 100 questions in the test. There are grammar and vocabulary questions as well as reading comprehension questions which become more difficult in the later parts of the test. There are also questions to test listening comprehension. The time limit for the placement test is 60 minutes, but students can submit the test earlier if they have finished.

Schlagwörter:

HaF Placement Test

Presentation Skills (C1)

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 4, Studium Generale

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.

Die vorherige Teilnahme an einem HaF Placement Test ist zwingend erforderlich.
Informationen hierzu finden Sie im Vorlesungsverzeichnis des Sprachenzentrums unter der Rubrik Sprachnachweis / Einstufungstests.

Bei Überbuchung des Seminars fällt die Entscheidung über die Teilnahme in Rücksprache mit der Dozentin/dem Dozenten.

This course may also be attended by students in the European Joint Master's Degree English and American Studies (Master Module Language Proficiency) and in the Master’s Degree Wirtschaftspädagogik II (Englisch, Vertiefungsmodul Sprachpraxis).

You will receive notice approximately 3 days before the beginning of semester to confirm your spot in the course. We reserve the right to ask students to move to different sections to create more equal numbers throughout the groups.

Inhalt:

The course objectives are to enhance students’ ability to structure and deliver oral presentations in English. We will focus on the differences between oral and written communication, simple rhetorical techniques and the functional language required to present and communicate successfully.
The students will learn to:
• present an argument in their individual field of study convincingly and persuasively
• interact with the audience by expressing opinions; agreeing and disagreeing with statements and answering questions
• create effective PowerPoint presentations
• use body language and voice effectively

The course includes opportunities to practise elements of a presentation before leading to a 20-minute presentation at the end of the course. Group feedback will enable students to become aware of their strengths and weaknesses, develop strategies to overcome their weaknesses and hone their presentation skills. Regular participation and preparation is expected for the successful completion of the course.

Presenting Research English

Angaben:

Sprachpraktische Ausbildung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Open to students of Psychologie and Pädagogik - Bachelors & Masters
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Inhalt:

This course is for students who wish to be able to orally present an academic research article in English. All aspects of preparing for presenting an article will
be covered including writing abstracts, adapting the article to a presentation format and the differences between written and spoken academic language and
preparing a research poster. The course will give participants the chance to workshop their own presentations and be given detailed and tailored feedback on their work.
Assessment will be to give a presentation of a paper to the rest of the class

Reading Research English

Dozent/in:

Donald Watson

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Studiengänge, für die der Kurs geöffnet ist: Open to students of Psychologie and Pädagogik – Bachelors & Masters

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Inhalt:

The course will teach students reading strategies to understand and use Psychology research articles in English in their studies. The course will help students efficiently identify articles that are relevant to their purpose, they will learn various ways to approach the article overall and they will learn how to use various reading strategies, working with each section of a journal article in turn, to understand and extract the information that they need. This will be done by, at first, demonstrations and controlled practice with teacher selected research articles from renowned journals in the field of Psychology before leading to group and individual practice with student selected articles.

Übung für Examenskandidaten (Sprachpraxis)

Dozent/in:

Kenneth Wynne

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Eine Anmeldung ist erforderlich.
An- und Abmeldefristen im FlexNow-Onlinesystem entnehmen Sie bitte der Website des Sprachenzentrums.
Please register in FlexNow for the parallel course that is appropriate for your course of studies (i.e.
Vertieft for Lehramt Gymnasium students and Unterrichtsfach for all other school types). Please note
that, depending on numbers in the respective parallel classes, the course may be occasionally amalgamated
into one class session. More information on this matter will be given in class.
LA GS MS RS BS : Vertiefungsmodul (3 ECTS); LA GY : Wahlpflichtmodul Sprachpraxis (2 ECTS)

Inhalt:

Important information regarding the "timing" for attending this course: as a result of changes suggested by the Ministry and
the Prüfungsamt in the procedures for registering for the final exam, students are advised to take this class two semesters
before writing the final exams (i.e. if you are taking the Staatsexamen in spring, you should attend this class in the
previous summer term; if you are taking the Staatsexamen in autumn/fall, you should attend the class in the previous winter
term). This will allow you enough time to have the grade for this course registered in FlexNow well before the deadline for
submitting your final transcript to the Prüfungsamt arrives.

If this new information comes too late for you and you are very close to taking your exams (in Autumn 2019, for example),
please let the instructor know in the first lesson so that your grade for this class can be processed quickly!

The two courses will mainly deal with revising and refreshing the skills required in the written Textproduktion examination.
Exam candidates will also be able to do more detailed preparation for the Landeskunde oral exam in this course and need not
attend "regular" Landeskunde classes/lectures again.

Occasionally and possibly due to the fact that students are not aware of the above changes in registration procedures and
deadlines for the final exam, we have requests to take the Oberkurs and the Sprachpraktische Übung für Examenskandidaten at
the same time. This is unfortunately not possible as the exams for both courses are usually identical and are partially
written at the same time! Students obviously cannot have the same "Prüfungsleistung" acknowledged for two separate courses.
The other aspect is a very practical one: students will be covering exam task types in the Oberkurs that are potentially
"repeated" in the Sprachpraktische Übung für Examenskandidaten or, in the worst case scenario, students may face an exam task
in the Sprachpraktische Übung für Examenskandidaten exams that has not been covered in the Oberkurs at all, but only
addressed in the Sprachpraktische Übung für Examenskandidaten. Even if it means taking the Sprachpraktische Übung für
Examenskandidaten in the final semester before taking the final exams, students affected by this problem should plan
accordingly and continue taking the Oberkurs first and the Sprachpraktische Übung für Examenskandidaten in the subsequent
semester.

Writing and Presenting Academic Papers in English (C1)

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale, fakultätsübergreifende Lehrveranstaltung

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

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This course is aimed at advanced M.A. and Ph.D. students both of English and from other disciplines and faculties within the University of Bamberg.
This course may also be attended by students in the European Joint Master s Degree English and American Studies (Master Module Language Proficiency).

Für Studienortwechsler, Erasmusstudenten sowie Studierende, die den Leistungsnachweis zur baldigen Prüfungsanmeldung benötigen, werden im begrenzten Umfang Plätze freigehalten. Bei Überbuchung des Seminars fällt die Entscheidung über die Teilnahme in Rücksprache mit der Dozentin/dem Dozenten.

Inhalt:

This block seminar is divided into two parts. The first session, Writing Academic Papers in English, will highlight the skills necessary to write in English at an advanced academic level and focus on abstract writing for both journals and conferences. The second session, Presenting Academic Papers in English, offers a review of the skills needed to become a successful presenter and the opportunity to present a 20-minute conference paper to the group with subsequent feedback from the other participants and the lecturer.
The course will ideally look at "work in progress" being carried out by advanced students as part of their doctoral programmes. It is not primarily designed for students of English, but for those who have to work in and with English within their academic careers.
For prospective participants who do not have student access to FlexNow, an email announcing interest in participating in the course should be sent to the instructor (catherine.irvine@uni-bamberg.de). All prospective participants will be informed by email about whether there is capacity for them to attend before the semester begins.

Writing Research English

Angaben:

Übung, 2 SWS, ECTS: 3, Studium Generale

Voraussetzungen / Organisatorisches:

Studiengänge, für die der Kurs geöffnet ist: Open to students of Psychologie and Pädagogik - Bachelors & Masters

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Inhalt:

This course will guide students through the process of writing a research article in English such as a Bachelors or Masters thesis. Starting from a research question, the students will design a study to answer this question and then plan and draft the article itself. Students will be given guidance on how to construct a research article in their field by analysing published articles and using this as a guide to make their writing appropriate for their field.