Weekly courses and writing sessions
Academic English Writing A (Exchange students ONLY)
- Lecture number
- 044032d TextLab!
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2020
- Type
- Seminar/Übung
- Maximum number of participants
- 20
Events
| Day | Time | Recurrence | Duration | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Weekly | 10/22/2020 to 01/21/2021 | - |
| Thu. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Single | 01/28/2021 to 01/28/2021 | - |
| Thu. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Single | 02/04/2021 to 02/04/2021 | - |
Lecturers
Description
- This course is for exchange students only. 3 CPs are available on successful completion.
The course provides information and tools to help you write an academic text in English during your time in Flensburg. We will work through exercises dealing with aspects of academic style, language use, grammar, punctuation and text structure. Assistance and feedback will be available for those of you who will be writing essays or term papers.
Academic English Writing B
- Lecture number
- 044033d TextLab!
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2020
- Type
- Seminar/Übung
- Maximum number of participants
- 20
Events
| Day | Time | Recurrence | Duration | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Weekly | 10/23/2020 to 12/18/2020 | - |
Lecturers
Description
- Mini-course for those wishing to write well-structured, coherent and idiomatic academic texts
This short course provides information and tools to enable you to write effective academic texts in English. Exercises will make us of authentic academic texts and deal with topics such as academic style and register, cohesion & coherence, sentence & paragraph structure, punctuation, citing and referencing.
English Vocabulary and Grammar for Academic Purposes A
- Lecture number
- 044037d TextLab!
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2020
- Type
- Seminar/Übung
- Maximum number of participants
- 20
Events
| Day | Time | Recurrence | Duration | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Weekly | 10/19/2020 to 01/18/2021 | - |
Lecturers
Description
- A course for those wishing to practice important aspects of English language use in an academic context
The course provides information and exercises dealing with a range of grammar and vocabulary topics, such as: verb forms, word and information order, active and passive voice, formality, cohesion, redundancy, collocations and hedging. Writing and speaking skills will be developed during the sessions.
English Vocabulary and Grammar for Academic Purposes B (Exchange students ONLY)
- Lecture number
- 044038d TextLab!
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2020
- Type
- Seminar/Übung
- Maximum number of participants
- 20
Events
| Day | Time | Recurrence | Duration | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Single | 02/03/2021 to 02/03/2021 | - |
| Wed. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Weekly | 10/21/2020 to 01/20/2021 | - |
| Wed. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Single | 01/27/2021 to 01/27/2021 | - |
Lecturers
Description
- This course is for exchange students only. 3 CPs are available on successful completion.
The aim of the course is to support your academic English language needs during your time in Flensburg. We will work through exercises dealing with a range of topics including: finite verb forms for present, past & future time; non-finite verb forms and verb patterns; passive voice; sentence structure and linking; clauses (relative, participle etc.); collocations; articles and prepositions. Conversation will be encouraged during the sessions to improve fluency.
Academic English ‒ writing session A
- Lecture number
- 044035d TextLab!
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2020
- Type
- Schreibwerkstatt
- Maximum number of participants
- 15
Events
| Day | Time | Recurrence | Duration | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu. | 12:00 to 14:00 | Weekly | 10/22/2020 to 01/21/2021 | - |
Lecturers
Description
- Writing sessions for those working on an existing writing project (presentation, essay, term paper, thesis etc.)
The sessions provide a virtual space to work on an existing writing project without distractions, the possibility to exchange ideas with others, and the opportunity to obtain a consultation with a native speaker about your written text or writing plans. Support will be provided for the self-correction of your text. The sessions run throughout the semester.
Please note: Entry into the writing sessions is possible throughout the semester
Academic English ‒ writing session B
- Lecture number
- 044036d TextLab!
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2020
- Type
- Schreibwerkstatt
- Maximum number of participants
- 15
Events
| Day | Time | Recurrence | Duration | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Single | 02/05/2021 to 02/05/2021 | - |
| Fri. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Weekly | 01/08/2021 to 01/22/2021 | - |
| Fri. | 08:00 to 10:00 | Single | 01/29/2021 to 01/29/2021 | - |
Lecturers
Description
- Writing sessions for those working on an existing writing project (presentation, essay, term paper, thesis etc.)
The sessions provide a virtual space to work on an existing writing project without distractions, the possibility to exchange ideas with others, and the opportunity to obtain a consultation with a native speaker about your written text or writing plans. Support will be provided for the self-correction of your text.
General English writing session
- Lecture number
- 044039d TextLab!
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2020
- Type
- Schreibwerkstatt
- Maximum number of participants
- 15
Events
| Day | Time | Recurrence | Duration | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. | 10:00 to 12:00 | Weekly | 10/23/2020 to 01/22/2021 | - |
| Fri. | 10:00 to 12:00 | Single | 01/29/2021 to 01/29/2021 | - |
| Fri. | 10:00 to 12:00 | Single | 02/05/2021 to 02/05/2021 | - |
Lecturers
Description
- Writing sessions for those wishing to write correct and unambiguous English who do not necessarily require the use of academic English
The sessions aim to improve general writing skills through the writing of everyday texts. Individual help will be provided with texts of your choice. Previous participants have asked for help with application letters for jobs and internships, CVs, emails, preparation for language exams etc. Feedback will be provided on common issues such as grammar, word choice, sentence structure and linking, punctuation etc. Self-correction skills will be aided.
Please note: Entry into the sessions is possible at any time during the semester.
Postgraduate writing session
- Lecture number
- 044041d TextLab!
- Semester
- Autumn semester 2020
- Type
- Schreibwerkstatt
- Maximum number of participants
- 12
Events
| Day | Time | Recurrence | Duration | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon. | 10:00 to 12:00 | Single | 01/25/2021 to 01/25/2021 | - |
| Mon. | 10:00 to 12:00 | Single | 02/01/2021 to 02/01/2021 | - |
| Mon. | 10:00 to 12:00 | Weekly | 10/19/2020 to 01/18/2021 | - |
Lecturers
Description
- Writing sessions for postgraduates working on an existing writing project (journal article (including resubmission), thesis, proposal etc.)
The sessions provide a virtual space to work on an existing writing project without distractions, the possibility to exchange ideas with others, and the opportunity to obtain a consultation with a native speaker about your written text or writing plans. Extensive feedback can be given to your texts as well as support in the correction of language issues and the improvement with issues relating to structure and clarity.
Please note: Attendance is based on your need and time constraints.