course-schedule

Cat Got Your Tongue? – Developing Your Oral Communication Skills in English (Group 2). Englisch ab B2 (Seminar)

Termin:
wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 14:15 - 15:45 | 06.04.2026 - 23.05.2026 | C 12.010 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Are you uncomfortable speaking in English in front of a group? Do you want to say something in your classes, but can’t get the words out fast enough? Do you want to be prepared to meet workplace demands, where employees are valued for their ability to communicate? If so, then this is the course for you. In this student-centered class, we will work on vocabulary-building strategies while improving oral fluency and proficiency skills in English. Moreover, students will practice their public speaking skills in various contexts (small talk, presentations, interviewing, etc).

Writing With Style: Discovering Your Academic Voice in English. Englisch C1 (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
wöchentlich | Freitag | 10:15 - 13:45 | 06.04.2026 - 10.07.2026 | C 5.104

Inhalt: Will you write your bachelor thesis in English and are not quite sure if you're ready? Will you need to write an assignment or essay in English for one of your classes this semester? Do you want to become proficient with AI-based and digital tools in English? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you may want to take this class. Just as students need to know the fundamentals of math to use the calculator properly, academics need certain skills to make the most out of a seemingly unending amount of AI-driven writing tools. In this class, we'll explore the fundamentals of academic writing and the possibilities of digital and/or AI-driven tools. Further topics include recognizing quality writing, including producing knock-out introductions and conclusions, making the most of citations, examining personal bias and positionality (how one's identity affects their writing and research), and critically revising one's own work. Finally, we'll also take a closer look at matters of style and creative language use. Participants will work on and discuss many writing activities in class. At the same time, due to the heterogeneity of seminar participants, the instructor will assist students in developing their own writing styles and mentor them individually. Those who are willing to put the time and effort into the class should notice a great improvement in their confidence and writing skills.

Academic Writing (Group I) (Übung)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Inhalt: Do you have a good command of academic vocabulary? Do you know how to write a proper introduction to a research paper? Or what strategies apart from the summary you can use for the conclusion? Do you know the difference between informal and formal English? Do you have a good idea of how to vary your sentence structure or integrate creative elements into your academic prose? Do you know the ins and outs of using AI-based writing tools without sounding like a bot or relying too heavily on them? If you have answered no to two or more of these questions, then this might be the course for you. Each participant will gain experience reading and responding to academic texts, improve research and analytical skills, as well as have ample opportunities to actively apply course concepts through weekly writing activities. Students will learn strategies for writing effective academic texts and critically evaluate a number of conventional and AI-powered reference works and writing tools. Form of Assessment (50% of module Grade): in-class writing assignment

Academic Writing (Group II) (Übung)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Inhalt: Do you have a good command of academic vocabulary? Do you know how to write a proper introduction to a research paper? Or what strategies apart from the summary you can use for the conclusion? Do you know the difference between informal and formal English? Do you have a good idea of how to vary your sentence structure or integrate creative elements into your academic prose? Do you know the ins and outs of using AI-based writing tools without sounding like a bot or relying too heavily on them? If you have answered no to two or more of these questions, then this might be the course for you. Each participant will gain experience reading and responding to academic texts, improve research and analytical skills, as well as have ample opportunities to actively apply course concepts through weekly writing activities. Students will learn strategies for writing effective academic texts and critically evaluate a number of conventional and AI-powered reference works and writing tools. Form of Assessment (50% of module Grade): in-class writing assignment

Advanced Language Skills (Übung)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 12:15 - 13:45 | 06.04.2026 - 10.07.2026 | C 5.311 Seminarraum

Inhalt: This course will focus on skills development from both the learner's and the teacher's perspective. This is a very practical course which will cover a number of interesting and debated issues related to skills development for learners of English at different levels of proficiency. In addition to skills development, participants will try their hands at designing activities for themselves and/or learners of English.

Lehramt an Berufsbildenden Schulen - Unterrichtsfach Englisch - Language use

Effective Communication (Intensive Course | Group 5) (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Inhalt: This course will help students refresh and refine their written and oral communication skills in English. Each participant will become familiar with some of the fundamentals of successful business and academic communication, including email and essay writing, developing their presentation skills, and academic register (e.g., the differences between formal vs. informal English). This course will also cover certain aspects of language and vocabulary use, including university/Leuphana terminology. At the end of the week, students should feel more confident about communicating in a variety of contexts and genres.

zusätzliche Angebote - International Center: Sprachangebot (ehemals Sprachenzentrum) - Intensivkurse

Cat Got Your Tongue? – Developing Your Oral Communication Skills in English (Group 1). Englisch ab B2 (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
wöchentlich | Dienstag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 06.04.2026 - 10.07.2026 | C 5.111 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Are you uncomfortable speaking in English in front of a group? Do you want to say something in your classes, but can’t get the words out fast enough? Do you want to be prepared to meet workplace demands, where employees are valued for their ability to communicate? If so, then this is the course for you. In this student-centered class, we will work on vocabulary-building strategies while improving oral fluency and proficiency skills in English. Moreover, students will practice their public speaking skills in various contexts (small talk, presentations, interviewing, etc).

Effective Communication (Intensive Course | Group 2) (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Inhalt: This course will help students refresh and refine their written and oral communication skills in English. Each participant will become familiar with some of the fundamentals of successful business and academic communication, including email and essay writing, developing their presentation skills, and academic register (e.g., the differences between formal vs. informal English). This course will also cover certain aspects of language and vocabulary use, including university/Leuphana terminology. At the end of the week, students should feel more confident about communicating in a variety of contexts and genres.

zusätzliche Angebote - International Center: Sprachangebot (ehemals Sprachenzentrum) - Intensivkurse

Course Schedule

Veranstaltungen von Dr. Sabrina Völz

Lehrveranstaltungen

Cat Got Your Tongue? – Developing Your Oral Communication Skills in English (Group 2). Englisch ab B2 (Seminar)

Writing With Style: Discovering Your Academic Voice in English. Englisch C1 (Seminar)

Academic Writing (Group I) (Übung)

Academic Writing (Group II) (Übung)

Advanced Language Skills (Übung)

Effective Communication (Intensive Course | Group 5) (Seminar)

Cat Got Your Tongue? – Developing Your Oral Communication Skills in English (Group 1). Englisch ab B2 (Seminar)

Effective Communication (Intensive Course | Group 2) (Seminar)