Oral Skills (Übung II): Panel Discussions (LV-Nr. 5250085)
Instructor: D. Ball
A common feature of intellectual, academic, and popular discourse, panel discussions rely on conventional forms of discursive exchange. This course focuses on developing students’ ability to participate confidently and effectively in panel discussions, both as panellists and audience members. Material will cover the language of argumentation, the presentation of ideas, register, and the polite exchange of views.
Oral Skills (Übung II): Literary Literacy in Academic Discussions (LV-Nr. 5250085)
Instructor: A. Fausser
This course explores academic topics relevant to English and American Studies, with a specific focus on literary topics. Students will identify and prepare topics relevant to literary works, authors and authorship, historical and/or theoretical perspectives, and film adaptations of literary works. The course focuses on the development of academic vocabulary, linguistic complexity, and employing strategies for more effective oral communication. Students will participate in panel discussions in this course. This course can be taken as either Übung II or III.
Oral Skills (Übung II): People and Politics in the U.S. (LV-Nr. 5250085)
Instructor: A. Fausser
This course explores the divisive issues currently being debated in the U.S. and the people impacted. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how the United States sees itself and how politically and socially relevant issues intersect and impact particular marginalized groups (immigrants/migrants, people who define as women, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA+ people). The course also addresses the political system in the U.S., questions of democracy, and the media. The course focuses on the development of academic vocabulary, linguistic complexity, and employing strategies for more effective oral communication in academic contexts. Course participants will be involved in determining the format of the main course assignment: informative presentations or group discussions. This course can be taken as either Übung II or III.
Oral Skills (Übung II): Speaking of Education (LV-Nr. 5250085)
Instructor: A. Fausser
This course explores topics relevant to primary, secondary, and tertiary education in the U.S., the UK, and Germany. Course topics consider various levels of education, curricula, representation, and current challenges with respect to education. The course focuses on the development of academic vocabulary, including topic-relevant terminology, linguistic complexity, fossilized mistakes, as well as employing strategies for more effective oral communication. Course participants will be involved in determining the format of the main course assignment: argumentative presentations, group discussions, or pedagogy oriented oral activities. This course can be taken as either Übung II or III.
Oral Skills (Übung II): Voices of Great Britain, Ireland and the United States (LV-Nr. 5250085)
Instructor: E. Kelly
In recognition of the importance of oral/aural skills for language students, this course uses short stories by British, Irish, and American authors to develop skills such as recognizing context clues, listening for detail and using advanced grammatical structures. After listening to the short story podcasts, students are required to complete a certain number of exercises designed to cultivate their listening and speaking skills in a creative manner.
Oral Skills (Übung II): Presentation Techniques (LV-Nr. 5250085)
Instructor: W. Kloss
The aim of this course is to introduce participants to the techniques of giving efficient and memorable presentations in an academic setting. This will include how to structure a talk, engage the audience, design visuals as well as handouts, employ different tools and media, and use body language adequately. Throughout the course, participants will be given ample opportunities to develop and practice their presentation skills.
Oral Skills (Übung II): Presentation Practice (LV-Nr. 5250085)
Instructor: T. Spray
This course allows participants to improve their overall presentation skills. The course will examine the strategies of successful public speakers and consider how these strategies can be implemented in an academic setting. Participants will give practice presentations (with feedback) during the course, and an assessed presentation at the end.
Oral Skills (Übung II): Discussing Text & Context (LV-Nr. 5250085)
Instructor: T. Spray
This course develops participants’ speaking skills by practicing discussing literary themes in group settings and individual presentations. We will look at a selection of short texts from the 20th century, and discuss them in the context of historical and political issues. Assessment will be through a final presentation on a text of the participant’s choice. |
