General Academic English SoSe 2005

UNIcert® II - AUFBAUSTUFE 

91 017	Academic English for Students of All Departments 
The course aims to introduce students into the language of academic discourse on the basis of relevant and authentic text material. The focus will be on developing vocabulary and consolidating grammar. In addition to regular reading comprehension practice, students will be given some more basic writing exercises. A fair share of independent work outside the classroom (KLEA: “prepositions”, “verbs”, “discourse”) and a number of informal achievement checks will be integral parts of the course. Regular attendance is required to ensure success. End-of-semester tests (vocabulary/grammar; reading comprehension, writing) will have to be passed to qualify for a Leistungsnachweis, counting towards a UNIcert II certificate.
	SP	Di	10-12	wöch.	DOR 65, 327	E.-J. Richter

91 018	Academic English for Students of All Departments 
(For course description see 91017)
SP	Di	12-14	wöch.	DOR 65, 327	E.-J. Richter

91 019	For Students of All Departments: Supplementary Course in Grammar
This course is designed for learners who want to improve their grammar skills. The exercises start with low context practice exercise, such as gap-fills and matching exercises. These lead into high context practice based on telephone calls, conversations, writing emails, articles, company reports, etc. Final test: revision of all the areas of grammar covered, writing.
SP	Mi	14-16	wöch.	DOR 65, 326	G. Herrmann

UNIcert® III - MITTELSTUFE 

91 046	Introduction to Academic Writing: From Paragraph to Academic Essay	
This course prepares students for UNIcert® III (Writing). It comprises one teaching session focussing on academic conventions such as structure, style etc, and one session of independent work focussing on grammar and vocabulary. Computer conferencing will be used extensively throughout the course. Students are expected to develop two independent paragraphs and an academic essay.
SP	Di	08-10	wöch.	DOR 65, 245	D. Ryan*
UE	Fr	10-12	wöch.	DOR 65, 245

91 047	For Students of All Departments: Academic English
This course will focus on developing academic writing, presentation and discussion skills. Thus, you will prepare and give a short presentation on a topic related to your field of study and chair the ensuing discussion. A lot of effort will be put into boosting the range of vocabulary, with a special focus on the adequate use of academic language in written and oral texts. Grammar practice will be remedial. Students will take final achievement tests in listening and reading comprehension. 
SP	Di	10-12	wöch.	DOR 65, 354	M. Plews*
	Do	12-14	wöch.	DOR 65, 330

UNIcert® IV - oberstufe

91 061	Academic English 
This academic course will explore the theme of fantastic fiction in several short stories and novels.  The material covered in this advanced-level course should function as a vehicle for you to enhance your abilities in a wide variety of skills.  Specifically, learning how to prepare academic research papers, presenting short critical summaries orally, and analysing aural texts will be addressed.  Evaluation of your progress will be based on written, oral, and aural performance throughout the course.  The aim of this course is to provide you with the necessary building blocks for the UNIcert® IV examination and further academic study.
	SP	Di	16-18	wöch.	DOR 65, 354	F. Thompson*
		Mi	16-18	wöch.	DOR 65, 358	

91 063	English for the Professional Academic (UNIcert® IV exam preparation)
This advanced level all-skills language course (but with an emphasis on writing and oral presentation) is intended for the (future) professional academic. In the course we will practise writing texts typical in academic communication (short personal biographies, abstracts, applications for funding or for participating in research programmes). Practice in academic style and usage will also be provided. Additionally each student will give a short presentation on one of her/his current research or study interests. With the UNIcert® IV examination in mind, students will also have the opportunity to further develop their advanced essay writing and reading skills. To obtain a Leistungsnachweis, students must participate regularly and actively in the course, give a presentation (as detailed above) and take an end of semester academic writing test.
SP	Do	10-12	wöch.	DOR 65, 245	D. Bowskill

91 064	Debating and Mooting
Students from all departments with an upper-intermediate to advanced command of English will be introduced to the rules of debating. Through participation in in-class debates they will acquire and develop a variety of skills useful in making successful presentations and participating in discussions (chairing discussions, persuasion, countering opponents' arguments, summarising positions etc.). Additionally, for students of law and other interested participants, an introduction to mooting (a simulation of an appeal case to the English Court of Appeal or House of Lords) will be given. Students will be expected to take an active role (proposing, opposing or seconding a motion or chairing a debate) on two occasions to obtain a Leistungsnachweis for this course. Performance in a moot (either as counsel or judge) can also count towards the final grade.
SP	Mi	16-18	wöch.	DOR 65, 331	D. Bowskill