Themen der Lehrveranstaltung
Topics covered include an introduction to more complex grammatical structures used in this field and at this level, with subsequent consolidation through use of practical applications. Other topics include: • how to write papers related to the professional and academic domains covered by the degree course including summaries, descriptions of data/contexts, presenting arguments, academic reports; • reading skills and critical thinking skills; • academic and domain-specific vocabulary acquisition and word-building techniques; lexicogrammar; • how to prepare and give professional and/or academic presentations in meetings and/or seminar discussions. Emphasis is placed on improving the four main skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) through practical, communicative tasks.

Unterrichtsform
Teaching format is based on the seminar format which envisages teacher and student co-operation and participation in the classroom through individual, pair and group work. Any student who has specific learning needs that they feel may have an impact on their ability to benefit fully from this course will be offered individual support on request.

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ILO (Intended Learning Outcomes) ILO 1 Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: ILO 1.1 the ability to communicate fluently and spontaneously with native speakers on economic topics; ILO 2 Communication skills: ILO 2.1 fluency in spoken and written Italian, German and English, including translation of these languages. Intercultural competence. Conceptual conciseness, ability to capture facts in writing, especially for scientific and science-based texts

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Specific educational objectives include the following: - to improve academic and professional written skills through practice of texts typically found in their subject area(s); - to improve spoken interaction and production through the practice and production of academic and/or professional presentations and discussions; - to improve receptive skills through the exposure to and analysis of various domain-specific types of written and spoken discourse; - to develop grammatical and lexical range and accuracy so that communication is fluent and spontaneous. (The above corresponding to ILO 2.2, ILO 2.3 & ILO 2.4)

Art der Prüfung
Written exam (60%): reading skills and writing production task(s) of approx. 500 words based on subject-specific input and specific requirements of the bachelor's programme. Candidates must pass the written exam in order to be eligible for the oral exam. Oral exam (40%): discussion of a topic related to an area of study and related Q&A session demonstrating a C1(+) command of both spoken production and interaction. (In correspondence with ILO 1.1 & 2.1-2.4)

Bewertungskriterien
Extra credit exercises will also be integrated into the course and any gained will be added to the final grade as detailed in the document “Exam regulations”. Further details will be provided during the course and online in the OLE for this course