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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. theory and practice: writing as a process, peer-feedback 2. writing in professional contexts (formal mail, CV, motivation letter) 3. argumentative writing (argument structure, expression of opinion, written discussion) 4. scientific writing (research questions, structure of a scientific paper) 5. vocabulary building strategies (vocabulary log)
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The course will concern itself with training of writing styles particularly professional writing. The aim is to strengthen students´ writing skills focusing on their studies and important themes of the society with respect to written part of the final exam. The course comprises orthography, grammatical correctness, appropriate language devices choice, text composition and text structure. In connection with the writing styles we will focus on kinds of writing styles and functions with respect to the aim and recipient.
Student knows the language devices and grammatical structures typical for professional writing style, knows the rules of text composition and text structure. He/she can apply the theoretical knowledge and skills in practice and is able to write a text in professional style.
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Prerequisites
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There are no prerequisites for this course.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Credit will be awarded for regular participation in the course, regular submission of homework, submission of a text portfolio.
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Recommended literature
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Backhaus, A. / Sander, I. / Skrodzki, J. Mittelpunkt neu B2/C1. Deutsch als Fremdsprache für Fortgeschrittene. Textsorten für Studium und Beruf. Intensivtrainer mit Audio-CD.. Stuttgart, 2015.
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Backhaus, A./ Sander, I. / Skrodzki, J. Mittelpunkt - Intensivtrainer schriftlicher und mündlicher Ausdruck. Stuttgart : Klett, 2012. ISBN 978-3-12676614-2.
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Buchner, P. Campus. Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Schreiben B2/C1.. München, 2014.
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Niederhauser, J. Die schriftliche Arbeit. Mannheim : Dudenverlag, 2011. ISBN 978-3-411-74571-5.
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Pospiech, U. Wie schreibt man wissenschaftliche Arbeiten?. Mannheim : Dudenverlag, 2012. ISBN 978-3-411-74711-5.
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Schindler, K. Klausur, Protokoll, Essay : kleine Texte optimal verfassen. Paderborn : Schöningh, 2011. ISBN 978-3-8252-3476.
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Stein-Bassler, D. Deutsch intensiv. Schreiben C1. Das Training.. Stuttgart, 2021.
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