Course Schedule

Start > Leuphana Bachelor (B.A./B.Eng./B.Sc./LL.B.) -> Zertifikat interkulturelle Kommunikation und Sprachen (ZiKS) -> ZiKS 4: Fremdsprachenkompetenz Englisch

Lehrveranstaltungen

Novel Encounters: Beginnings, Endings, and Everything in Between. Englisch C1 (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Maryann Henck

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Montag | 10:15 - 13:45 | 14.10.2024 - 31.01.2025 | C 5.109 Seminarraum

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.

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

Dozent/in: Sabrina Völz

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Freitag | 10:15 - 13:45 | 14.10.2024 - 31.01.2025 | 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.