230755 Englisch: English for Philosophy, level B1 and higher (S) (WiSe 2014/2015)

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This is an English for Academic Purposes course, whose main aim is to improve students´ skills in understanding philosophical texts in English, but it should also help to develp their active, and especially their speaking skills.

Particular attention will be given to difficulties students experience in reading difficult texts in English.

Texts will be chosen that are of interest to participants. There will be plenty of room for speaking English, and written mini-assignment will given as is necessary to intensify the learning process.

The course is geared towards students of philosophy and related disciplines as well as other students interested in philosophical terms and questions, which will give the course an interdisciplinary touch.

Requirements for participation, required level

Level B1+ in the C Test or successful participatuion in previous English courses or similar qualifications as accepted by the teacher.

Bibliography

You are advised to make use of an online or printed dictionary of philosophy (in English) of your choice.

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Dates ( Calendar view )

Frequency Weekday Time Format / Place Period  
weekly Mi 12-14 C3-241 13.10.2014-06.02.2015
not on: 12/24/14 / 12/31/14 		Beginn in der 2. Semesterwoche!

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Module Course Requirements  
23-FSZ-M20 Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in den Fremdsprachen Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in den Fremdsprachen 1. Teil Study requirement
Ungraded examination
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Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in der Fremdsprache 2. Teil Study requirement
Ungraded examination
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Degree programme/academic programme Validity Variant Subdivision Status Semester LP  
Fachsprachenzentrumskurse ENG; FSA   3  

Active participation in class discussion, regular completion of small assignments and handing in a portfolio at the end of the course containing all written work and material of students own choice. 3 credit points (LP) can be awarded.

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Friday, December 11, 2015 
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Type(s) / SWS (hours per week per semester)
seminar (S) / 2
Department
Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
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