230789 Englisch: English Conversation in an Academic Context, Level B2 (Blue) (S) (SoSe 2019)

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(formerly known as "Get Fluent!")

A mixed-format/mixed-media class designed to help participants achieve greater fluency in English, with a particular focus on speaking and listening (rather than an emphasis on grammar and structure, although grammar reviews are offered).

This course will cover all of the important English skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will watch various videos and read various texts and engage with various other media, with weekly writing and speaking assignments.

Semester Units
1. English & Accents
2. Listening to music / music preferences
3. Culture and the Individual ("Dos and don'ts of Germany", comparing Germany to other cultures, etc)
4. But is it Polite (bad words week)
5. Weather and Climate (extreme weather experiences)
6. Culture Studies of Business (business cultures / science of cultural differences)
7. American Politics
8. Exotic & Unusual Sports
9. Strange and Wonderful Eating (food around the world)
10. Funny True & Funny Joke Stories
11. Tell a Personal (Exaggerated) Story
12. Negotiation - Opinions, Discussion

VERY IMPORTANT:' Please note that there are three different sections of this class (blue, red, and green). Each section is the same style theme-based survey class that focuses on fluency, however each section has different material. As a result, there is no order in which the 3 sections need to be taken. The only restriction is that each section can only be attended once. What is important is that you do not sign up for a class you have already attended.

Requirements for participation, required level

One of the following is required to attend the course:
- Successful completion of a B1 course or another B2-rated course or
- B2 level score on C-Test in English or
- the permission of the instructor (can be requested in a short interview with the instructor at first class).

For dates please see information on the C-test:
http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/fachsprachenzentrum/tests_and_certs/placement.html

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23-FSZ-M20_a Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in den Fremdsprachen Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in den Fremdsprachen 1. Teil Ungraded examination
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Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in der Fremdsprache 2. Teil Ungraded examination
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Degree programme/academic programme Validity Variant Subdivision Status Semester LP  
Fachsprachenzentrumskurse ENG    

Regular class participation and expectation that students attend at least 80% of the lessons.
Required for the course:

  • Regular class participation - in class and on Lernraum.
  • Weekly videos to watch and texts to read which students will discuss on forums
  • Weekly forum writing (Facebook style discussions with your classmates)

* Note: The Forums are for discussion of videos, texts and also your thoughts and experiences related to the week's topic

  • Pronunciation/ speaking assignments to practice throughout the semester.
  • One writing assignment describing an experience you had which will be used as a speaking exercise in class
  • One questionnaire about the units in the course along with your commentary and evaluations of each unit

More detailed information on the scope, duration and requirements will be provided to participants at the beginning of the course.

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Limited number of participants: 20
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Last update basic details/teaching staff:
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Type(s) / SWS (hours per week per semester)
seminar (S) / 2
Language
This lecture is taught in english
Department
Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
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