230827 Englisch: Global Simulation: Sociology, level B2 (S) (SoSe 2010)

This is a mixed format course that explores typical language products of sociology. Students develop a concept for a new United Nations project. In a series of activities, which begin in class but are completed independently, students will look at all aspects of the UN's functions and focus groups and develop a programme for social change and/or engagement. The course will use resources from academic works, print and broadcast media. In-class time will focus on negotiation of content, task assignment and review of results.

Learning objectives

• expand on reading/search techniques for finding texts and deciding if they support research.
• learn strategies for organising thoughts to achieve a specific rhetorical goal.
• Start integrating research evidence into speaking and writing.
• expand use of a typical research reporting format.
• gain familiarity with language signposts and other tips to improve oral presentations.

See https://blogfarm.uni-bielefeld.de/esp_unibi/ for examples

Teilnahmevoraussetzungen, notwendige Vorkenntnisse

Successful completion of a B2-rated course or C-Test of the Language Center(for dates, please see http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/fachsprachenzentrum/tests.html)
Nur für Studierende der Soziologie oder Sozialwissenschaften

Literaturangaben

https://elearning.uni-bielefeld.de/studip/ through download

Externe Kommentarseite

https://elearning.uni-bielefeld.de/studip/