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[ 505EFSWERSK19 ] KS English for Social Scientists: Receptive Skills
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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
3 ECTS B1 - Bachelor's programme 1. year Languages Jennifer Preschern 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Bachelor's programme Sociology 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
(*)+ Students are able to use English in interactive communication situations they may encounter in their future professional careers.

+ Students read autonomously and develop a basic understanding of texts with a sociological focus as well as carry on discussions.

+ Students have the ability to express ideas and views on topics related to their field of studies in English.

Skills Knowledge
+ Students initiate communication and respond appropriately. (k2)

+ Students know how to discuss ideas and views in both spoken and written English. (k4, k5)

+ Students are able to do presentations in English. (k4)

+ Students are able to read and understand factual texts and specialized sociological articles/papers related to their field of studies (k3, k4)

+ Students know crucial language functions, vocabulary (general and specific) for fluent and spontaneous communication.

+ Students know practical skills for writing

+ Students know how to use the APA citing and referencing standards

+ Students have reading skills to understand factual texts and specialized articles related to their field of sociological/social scientific studies.

Criteria for evaluation
  • Two written in-class assessments
  • One group presentation
  • Attendance
  • Participation
  • Paper (minimum 3 pages, abstract, bibliography)
  • Summaries and comments
Methods Discussions
Student presentations
Self-study
Individual and group activities
Language English
Study material Course materials as in Moodle; Giddens, Anthony (ed.). (2006) Sociology. Cambridge and Malden, MA: Polity Press, 5th ed.
Supplementary course materials will be provided during the semester.
Changing subject? No
Corresponding lecture (*)505ENGLES1K15: KS Englisch für SoziologInnen 1 (3 ECTS) ODER
505EFSWES1K16: Englisch für SozialwissenschafterInnen 1 (B2) (3 ECTS)
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 30
Assignment procedure Assignment according to priority