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Lehrveranstaltungen

Englisch/FSZ: Englisch B1/B2 Interkulturalität und Sprachvertiefung. Crossing Cultural Borders (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck, Sabrina Völz

Inhalt: In this seminar, we will explore aspects of language, culture, and diversity by examining authentic texts. Literary and media texts can be viewed as the personal voice of a culture and language learning is a highly creative and personal process. Participation in discussions and in reflective activities is absolutely essential to enhance linguistic proficiency and critical thinking skills as well as to develop cultural sensitivity and a better understanding of not only different English-speaking cultures, but also one's own.

Englisch/FSZ: Englisch B2/C1 Sprachprojekt. Understanding Germans (Projektseminar)

Dozent/in: Paul Lauer

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Dienstag | 08:15 - 11:45 | 18.10.2010 - 04.02.2011 | W 302

Inhalt: In this course you will design, research and produce a guidebook for foreign students living and studying in Lüneburg, Germany as well as documentation explaining the intercultural communication issues involved in this work. I expect this project to involve significant amounts of research and reading in a number of areas you have identified as being significant to living abroad in Germany as well as interviewing both foreigners and Germans, students and non-students alike.

Englisch/FSZ: Einstufungstest für die Englischveranstaltungen (Studienbegleitende Veranstaltung)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck

Inhalt: Der computerbasierte Quick Placement Test (QPT) dauert ca. 20-30 Minuten und prüft Hör- und Leseverständnis sowie Grammatik- und Wortschatzkenntnisse. Um den Test ablegen zu können, müssen Studierende ihren Studentenausweis und einen Fotoausweis ins Selbstlernzenturm 5.104 mitbringen. Öffnungszeiten: http://www.leuphana.de/services/fsz/slz/oeffnungszeiten.html

Englisch/FSZ: Englisch B2. Interkulturalität und Sprachvertiefung. Multicultural Voices (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Maria Moss

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 10:15 - 13:45 | 18.10.2010 - 04.02.2011 | C 12.010 Seminarraum

Inhalt: This seminar will introduce students to the vast variety of multicultural voices in English. Across the globe, many cultures as diverse as the Parsi from India or the First Nations from Canada use - besides their native language - English as the "lingua franca." We will read texts - both factual as well as fictional - to analyze the differences and similarities of English-speaking cultures worldwide.

Englisch/FSZ: Englisch B2/C1. Sprachprojekt. Creative Writing (Projektseminar)

Dozent/in: Maria Moss

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Freitag | 12:15 - 15:45 | 18.10.2010 - 04.02.2011 | Raumangabe fehlt

Inhalt: Creative writing as a distinct academic field is relatively new but has been rapidly expanding in the universities worldwide. In the seminar we will study theories about the creative process and how to best employ these for our own creative output. We will start with poetry and essays, but then go on to short stories and - towards the end - attempt the first chapter(s) of a novel.

Englisch/FSZ: Englisch B2/C1. Sprachprojekt. Dramatize This! (Projektseminar)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Donnerstag | 08:45 - 11:45 | 18.10.2010 - 04.02.2011 | C 5.124 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Who? (Participants) This seminar is not just for drama kings and queens, but for anyone interested in the link between written and spoken words in general as well as dialogues you will learn to compose and perform in specific. What? (Objectives) This seminar is a (socio)linguistic and dramatic potpourri designed to help you - expand your vocabulary and pinpoint linguistic nuances - enhance your pronunciation, paralanguage, nonverbal communication, and presentation skills - improve your writing and listening skills - overcome pagefright and stagefright How? (Methods) We will play with the concept of the play, which is a dramatization of a story. First, we will read and analyze a short story that has been transformed into a play. Then, we will read and examine other short stories/vignettes to assist you in creating your own dialogues based on key events. You will have the opportunity to workshop your dramatic scenarios. Afterwards, you will be expected to translate them into a final performance, e.g. on stage, in a short film, a podcast, or a radio play, etc. The seminar will consist of group as well as individual appointments.

Englisch/FSZ: Englisch C1. Kommunikation im akademischen und beruflichen Kontext. Thesis Workshop (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Sigrid Pearson

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 08:15 - 11:45 | 18.10.2010 - 04.02.2011 | C 16.203 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Academic writing requires precise and clear expression while presenting complex arguments or explaining highly technical data and results. Add the challenge of writing in another language, and not surprisingly many students seek extra support when writing a thesis or paper in English. This course aims to help develop skills and strategies for writing academic essays and papers in English at an upper intermediate language level or higher. Support will be provided for grammar and usage, but the emphasis will be on: - clear structuring (planning, good introductions and convincing conclusions, using clear signalling language and paragraphing) - economy of expression and precision (style, syntax and punctuation) - clarity of ideas and concrete language (style; syntax; academic phrases and vocabulary for defining, linking, comparing, cause and result, etc.) - cross-cultural differences in academic language (German vs. English style) Classes will include communication activities as well as writing tasks, because discussing the ideas in English beforehand helps students to write them down more clearly, free from German (or native-language) syntax. Students will be encouraged to provide critical and supportive feedback, and will learn techniques for getting the most from peer support. Writing will be done in class as well as for homework. Students will write an essay for the final evaluation, and this will be developed during the semester, with support from the instructor and fellow students.

Englisch/FSZ: English B2. Kommunikation im akademischen und beruflichen Kontext. Effective Communication in English (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Dienstag | 08:15 - 11:45 | 18.10.2010 - 04.02.2011 | C 5.124 Seminarraum

Inhalt: This course is intended for those who are curious about the different ways to communicate effectively in English in all sorts of contexts to a variety of people. Each participant will become familiar with different forms of communication, the job application process, and gain experience using technology as a communication and language learning tool. Students will give an interactive presentation in English, work with reference works, write an essay, a c.v., and a cover letter. Students will also be actively involved in the selection of some of the course topics.

Englisch/FSZ: TOEIC Informationsveranstaltung (Studienbegleitende Veranstaltung)

Dozent/in: Lynette Kirschner

Termin:
 Einzeltermin | Mi, 20.10.2010, 13:15 - Mi, 20.10.2010, 14:00 | C 3.121 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Der TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) wird anhand von Prüfungsunterlagen vorgestellt. Diese Zulassungs- bzw. Zertifikatsprüfung bescheinigt, dass Studierende in alltäglichen sowie beruflichen Situationen mit der englischen Sprache umgehen können.

Englisch/FSZ: TOEIC Informationsveranstaltung (Studienbegleitende Veranstaltung)

Dozent/in: Lynette Kirschner

Termin:
 Einzeltermin | Mi, 27.10.2010, 13:15 - Mi, 27.10.2010, 14:00 | C 3.121 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Der TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) wird anhand von Prüfungsunterlagen vorgestellt. Diese Zulassungs- bzw. Zertifikatsprüfung bescheinigt, dass Studierende in alltäglichen sowie beruflichen Situationen mit der englischen Sprache umgehen können.