Course Schedule

Veranstaltungen von Dr. Sabrina Völz


Lehrveranstaltungen

Advanced Language Skills (Übung)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Dienstag | 10:15 - 11:45 | 07.04.2025 - 11.07.2025 | C 5.124 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.

Speak up, Speak out: From Pronunciation to Presentation (Übung)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 07.04.2025 - 05.05.2025 | C 12.010 Seminarraum
Einzeltermin | Mi, 16.04.2025, 16:15 - Mi, 16.04.2025, 17:45 | C 12.010 Seminarraum
Einzeltermin | Mo, 12.05.2025, 12:15 - Mo, 12.05.2025, 13:45 | C 12.015 Seminarraum
wöchentlich | Montag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 19.05.2025 - 11.07.2025 | C 12.010 Seminarraum

Inhalt: This course is tailored to equip you as future English teachers with the skills necessary to excel in verbal communication. If speaking is not your strongest skill, this class is for you. We will engage with somewhat tricky pronunciation exercises and gain practice reading texts aloud with confidence, accuracy, and grace. We will also work on fluency through short impromptu presentations and fun exercises that help you practice circumlocution. Also, we will expand our vocabulary, debating, and discussion skills. In the end, you should become a more confident speaker.

Academic Writing (Übung)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 14:15 - 15:45 | 07.04.2025 - 11.07.2025 | C 12.010 Seminarraum

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.

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

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Dienstag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 07.04.2025 - 11.07.2025 | 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).

The Art of Storytelling in Academia, the Workplace, and Beyond ab B2 (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 07.04.2025 - 11.07.2025 | C 5.109 Seminarraum

Inhalt: As a Native American proverb says, "Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” In this seminar, we'll explore the power of storytelling and learn how to use narrative techniques to make your presentations more engaging, your academic work more compelling, and your personal and professional interactions more impactful. We'll begin by looking at descriptive writing, the power of creative language use, and general storytelling techniques. You will have many opportunities to apply and adapt those practices in both spoken and written English while enhancing your ability to connect with others and convey your ideas clearly and memorably. No prior knowledge is necessary. Everyone has their own stories to tell. What are yours?

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

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Freitag | 10:15 - 13:45 | 07.04.2025 - 11.07.2025 | C 5.111 Seminarraum

Inhalt: With Grammarly, DeepL, and artificial intelligence, is taking an academic writing class still useful? 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? 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. The first hour of the seminar is devoted to writing practice and the themes mentioned in the content section. During the second hour of the seminar, students have the opportunity to set their individual writing goal(s) and take advantage of language coaching.