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| Kommentar |
The course is not only aimed at political science students, but anyone interested in participating in high-level English conversations on current events and topics are general enough that everyone can participate, regardless of your level of political knowledge. Topics range from the current status of the EU to questions of privilege to ethical issues such as black market organ trade. |
| Literatur |
The course does not require a book, all materials are provided for a small photocopying fee. |
| Bemerkung |
This course is supported by the Student Council (StuRa)
Your payment of €20 is due when you have been accepted (Zugelassen) to the course. Non-payment will result in you being removed from the course list. For information about how to pay follow this link:
https://www.uni-jena.de/SPZ_Kursentgelte.html
Please show your proof of payment to your teacher within the first three weeks of semester. |
| Voraussetzungen |
Online registration via Friedolin.
Payment made within the first three weeks of semester (irrespective of public holidays)
Your language level is appropriate to the course (see below: Target group/Zielgruppe). |
| Leistungsnachweis |
The final grade is based on participation and attendance as well as an oral exam which takes place either the last or second to last week of the semester.
Successful students, who fulfill all course and exam requirements, will receive a graded certificate of participation with 3 ECTS points. Check with your exam office (ASPA) to find out if these credit points can be counted as part of the "Allgemeine Schlüsselqualifikation" module. |
| Lerninhalte |
This course is designed to focus as much on student speaking time as possible. Each class is broken down into three parts:
- students read, listen to, or watch a text, podcast, clip, etc.
- students break off into small groups for discussion time
- the last part of each class is devoted to going over grammar structures and any other speaking issues that need to be addressed.
Topics range from the current status of the EU to questions of privilege to ethical issues such as black market organ trade.By the end of the semester, students should leave the course feeling more comfortable speaking spontaneously in English and more confident in their English language skills. |
| Zielgruppe |
This course is for students at B2 level or above. This means you have an upper-intermediate level English (8 years or more of English in school).
To help you decide if this course is the right one for you, follow this link:
https://einstufungstests.klett-sprachen.de/eks/Englisch-A1-B2/
You can work through the placement test there and bring the email confirmation of your result to the first lesson of your course. 180 points or more would be the best score for this course.
If you wish to register for more courses, you may choose any other course in the B2.2 or C1 range. You may not choose courses at A2, B1 or B2.1 level.
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