Inhalt
The SEiPT I course is all about communicating: communicating science and technology, communicating in English... which means we will be discussing, presenting and reflecting upon current topics relevant for packaging technologists. Topics will be chosen which align with the aims of the degree programme and by working closely with other lecturers will complement the content of courses running in parallel.
Lernergebnisse
Upon successful completion of the course students are able to communicate scientific/technological topics relevant to their field of studies clearly using the appropriate supporting media, and deal with arising questions (individually and in teams).
Upon successful completion of the course students are able to design and present scientific posters.
Students are able to discuss scientific/technological/ethical issues and justify their standpoint, and on occasion take the lead by presiding over these discussions in an international/ multicultural groups.
Students are able to judge their own and their peers’ presentation performance (video self-assessment and -reflection) and provide feedback (written and spoken) taking professional etiquette into account.
Students are able to assess their English language levels (listening, reading, speaking and writing) according to the ‘Common European Framework for Reference of Languages’ , set goals for their personal language acquisition and reflect on their progress.
Students are able to introduce themselves including their skills and experiences, prepare a CV and a Letter of Motivation in English.
Lehrmethode
Didactic setting – in class (face-to-face) and online teaching:
1.5 SWS / 3 ECTS (= 75 TU workload students) =
- 16.5 TU in class teaching (face-to-face)
- 58.5 TU distance learning (=workload students)
Presentational methods: Brief inputs
Face-2-face / Moodle resources, relevant to each session.
Participatory methods: Group tasks, discussions and presentations (in collaboration with Advanced Packaging Technology)
The students work at their own speed to acquire scientific knowledge depending on previous experience and expertise, and also depending on personal interest. In addition to deepening knowledge of specific topics, through group work students acquire additional competences such as social, linguistic, discussions and presentations skills. Additionally they gain experience of working in international and interdisciplinary groups.
Prüfungsmethode
Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung: In detail, the course is assessed through the following partial performance evaluations:
1. Introductory Poster Upload (5 points)
2. Contribution to session 1 ((individual / group work, 5 points)
3. Experience & Expertise Uploads (10 points)
4. Proposed Discussion Article ((individual, 15 points)
5. Contribution to session 2 ((individual / group work, 10 points)
6. Contribution to session 3 (discussion, 10 points)
7. Reflection of Discussion (individual, 5 points)
8. Poster (first draft, individual, 10 points)
9. Peer review of Posters (individual, 5 points)
10. Poster (final version, individual, 5 points)
11. Presentation of Poster ((individual, 10 points)
12. Contribution to session 4 & 5 (individual, 5 points)
13. Course Reflection (individual, 5 points)
The overall assessment of all partial performances will be communicated by the lecturer in Moodle. The maximum achievable score for the overall assessment of all partial performances is 100 points.
The overall assessment will be carried out according to the following grading scale and will be communicated by the course instructor in the students’ portal.
> 0 to 59 points => insufficient (5)
> from 60 points => sufficient (4)
> from 70 points => satisfactory (3)
> from 80 points => good (2)
> from 90 points => excellent (1)
Literatur
- McCarthy & O'Dell (2016) Academic Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, ISBN-13: 978-1-107-59166-0
- Manchester Academic Phrasebank (2020) www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk
- Skern (2011) Scientific Writing: A Workbook, Facultas WUV UTB, ISBN-13: 978-3-8252-3619-9
- Additionally, online resources are provided in Moodle.
Unterrichtssprache
Englisch