Course Schedule
Veranstaltungen von M.A. Maryann Henck
Lehrveranstaltungen
Words, Words, Words. Englisch ab B2 (Group 1) (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Maryann Henck
Termin:
wöchentlich | Dienstag | 10:15 - 11:45 | 03.04.2023 - 07.07.2023 | C 5.111 | .
Inhalt: Do you find yourself dodging the dictionary, confounded by collocations, terrified by translation yet somehow in love with LEO? Perhaps you just feel overwhelmed by words and their wily ways. If you haven’t found your inner “word nerd” yet (and even if you have), this seminar will make a logophile (or maybe even a logomaniac) out of you. After a brief introduction to the perils of translation and the benefits of effective cross-referencing skills, subsequent course topics will include but are not limited to: eponyms; acronyms and initialisms; clippings and blends; connotations and denotations; homonyms, homophones, and homographs. Using a variety of cultural texts (e.g. lyrics/poetry, fiction and non-fiction, films and television series, etc.) as potential sources, you will begin collecting and selecting new words for practical as well as creative exercises. The ultimate objective is not only to learn how to work with words but also how to make them work for you.
Novel Encounters: Beginnings, Endings, and Everything in Between. Englisch C1 (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Maryann Henck
Termin:
wöchentlich | Montag | 10:15 - 13:45 | 03.04.2023 - 07.07.2023 | C 5.124
Inhalt: Do you have big ideas but little time? Then take the time to attend this weekly creative writing seminar to develop your idea for a novel or continue working on one you've already begun. Using examples and excerpts from a variety of genres, we will examine topics such as - but not limited to - authentic character creation and development, style and structure, plots and settings, narration experimentation, dialogue crafting as well as techniques for engaging your readers. Of course, you will have the opportunity to take part in a wide-range of creativity, writing, and editing exercises to polish the chapters that we will discuss in responsive workshops as well as individual appointments. At the end of the semester, you can submit your revised chapters for final assessment. Note: After the initial introductory sessions, the seminar will be divided into to two parts: a group meeting during the first half of the seminar for readings and discussions as well as writing exercises, responsive workshops and/or individual appointments during the second half.
Impromptu Writing: Write Away - Right Away (Group 1). Englisch ab B2 (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Maryann Henck
Termin:
wöchentlich | Dienstag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 03.04.2023 - 07.07.2023 | C 5.111
Inhalt: Practice makes perfect, so it's time to write away - right away! If you find yourself suffering from procrastination, this weekly course is here to provide you with a much needed dose of motivation and inspiration. In our 90-minute weekly sessions, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in a variety of writing exercises and activities geared towards helping you to get black on white, develop your own writing style, and experiment with writing for various purposes - whether they are academic, professional, or creative. We will begin with shorter writing tasks in the initial sessions and progress to longer and more complex tasks by the end of the semester. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to train language-related competencies such as - but not limited to – expanding your vocabulary; perfecting written communication skills (e.g. sentence variation, transitions; developing a sprachgefühl for the English language (e.g. register, connotations, denotations). All of the writing assignments will take place during the weekly sessions, and you will receive feedback on your writing style as well as language usage. Ready to write away - right away?
Impromptu Writing: Write Away - Right Away (Group 2). Englisch ab B2 (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Maryann Henck
Termin:
wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 14:15 - 15:45 | 03.04.2023 - 07.07.2023 | C 5.109
Inhalt: Practice makes perfect, so it's time to write away - right away! If you find yourself suffering from procrastination, this weekly course is here to provide you with a much needed dose of motivation and inspiration. In our 90-minute weekly sessions, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in a variety of writing exercises and activities geared towards helping you to get black on white, develop your own writing style, and experiment with writing for various purposes - whether they are academic, professional, or creative. We will begin with shorter writing tasks in the initial sessions and progress to longer and more complex tasks by the end of the semester. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to train language-related competencies such as - but not limited to – expanding your vocabulary; perfecting written communication skills (e.g. sentence variation, transitions; developing a sprachgefühl for the English language (e.g. register, connotations, denotations). All of the writing assignments will take place during the weekly sessions, and you will receive feedback on your writing style as well as language usage. Ready to write away - right away?
Communications and Negotiations: Strategies and Practical Applications. Englisch ab B2 (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Maryann Henck
Termin:
wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 12:15 - 13:45 | 03.04.2023 - 07.07.2023 | C 5.111
Inhalt: Interested in enhancing your communicative competencies in a creative learning environment? In this seminar, you will be able to explore and participate in a variety of interactive tasks involving the following topics: international English, communication styles and intercultural competencies, persuasive presentations, problem-solving strategies as well as negotiation simulations. Although the main emphasis will be placed on refining your verbal communication skills, you will also have the opportunity to practice your written communication skills in professional contexts.
Dramarama: Communication and Creativity in Action. Englisch ab B2 (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Maryann Henck
Termin:
wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 14:15 - 15:45 | 03.04.2023 - 07.07.2023 | C 5.111
Inhalt: Interested in experimenting with creativity techniques, temporarily leaving your comfort zone, and simultaneously enhancing your communication skills? If that’s the case, then Dramarama is your workshop. In our 90-minute weekly sessions, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in process drama, improvisation and drama games as well as analyze and act out scenes from a variety of comic/dramatic pieces written for stage and screen. Additionally, you will benefit from exercises and activities focusing on language-related as well as personal competencies: * perfecting verbal communication skills (e.g. fluency, pronunciation, and enunciation) * refining non-verbal communication skills (e.g. paralanguage) * honing your sprachgefühl for the English language (e.g. register, connotations, denotations) * expanding your vocabulary and vocabulary learning techniques * broadening critical reading skills and cultural literacy * increasing your self-awareness, self-confidence, self-investment, and interpersonal savvy * overcoming stage fright Are you ready for some Dramarama?
Words, Words, Words. Englisch ab B2 (Group 2) (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Maryann Henck
Termin:
wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 12:15 - 13:45 | 03.04.2023 - 07.07.2023 | C 5.109 | .
Inhalt: Do you find yourself dodging the dictionary, confounded by collocations, terrified by translation yet somehow in love with LEO? Perhaps you just feel overwhelmed by words and their wily ways. If you haven’t found your inner “word nerd” yet (and even if you have), this seminar will make a logophile (or maybe even a logomaniac) out of you. After a brief introduction to the perils of translation and the benefits of effective cross-referencing skills, subsequent course topics will include but are not limited to: eponyms; acronyms and initialisms; clippings and blends; connotations and denotations; homonyms, homophones, and homographs. Using a variety of cultural texts (e.g. lyrics/poetry, fiction and non-fiction, films and television series, etc.) as potential sources, you will begin collecting and selecting new words for practical as well as creative exercises. The ultimate objective is not only to learn how to work with words but also how to make them work for you.
Communications and Negotiations: Strategies and Practical Applications. Englisch ab B2 (Intensivkurs) (Seminar)
Dozent/in: Maryann Henck
Inhalt: Interested in enhancing your communicative competencies in a creative learning environment? In this seminar, you will be able to explore and participate in a variety of interactive tasks involving the following topics: international English, communication styles and intercultural competencies, persuasive presentations, problem-solving strategies as well as negotiation simulations. Although the main emphasis will be placed on refining your verbal communication skills, you will also have the opportunity to practice your written communication skills in professional contexts.