Language for specific purposes

Lecturer

Von Rennenkampff S

Course number

990938

Hours per week

2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits

Description

This course is especially designed for all those interested in extending and deepening their knowledge in the areas of writing and grammar. Selected text types (e.g. formal mail, invitation, complaint, letter of application), as well as important structures of written communication and various working techniques will be discussed.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Hohmann, Sandra: Deutsch intensiv. Schreiben B2. Das Training. Klett, 2019. ISBN 978-3-12-675044-8. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

A2+

Target level

B1/B2

Start

Di, 03.03.2026, 15:30-17:00, 2.442

Lecturer

Strasser M

Course number

990940

Hours per week

2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits

Description

This course is specifically aimed at students, teachers and researchers (or other interested people) who wish to broaden and deepen their knowledge of academic German. During the course the participants will develop and perfect their listening skills (e.g. following lectures and presentations, systematically taking notes and summarizing contents) and speaking skills (e.g. presenting, discussing, moderating).

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Bayerlein, Oliver: Campus Deutsch B2/C1. Präsentieren und Diskutieren: Kursbuch, mit CD-ROM. Hueber, 2021. ISBN 978-3-19-201003-3. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B2+

Target level

C1

Start

Mo, 02.03.2026, 15:15-16:45, 1.005

Lecturer

Kenny P

Course number

990932

Hours per week

2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits

Description

This course gives students the practical training they need to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work. It helps learners to make measurable progress in learning English for the work environment. One of the main focus points will be communication skills.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business partner B1+. Coursebook (hard copy). Pearson, 2022. ISBN 978-1-292-37259-4. OR Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business partner B1+. Access code (eBook). Pearson, 2020. ISBN 978-1-292-35755-3. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B1

Target level

B1+

Start

Do, 05.03.2026, 17:15-18:45, 1.004

Lecturer

Ahrer L

Course number

990933

Hours per week

2 hrs / 3 ECTS credits

Description

This course aims to prepare students with the language needed for a career in international business and commerce. A range of topics from various business fields will be covered including report writing, presentations, meetings and decision making. Even though the course is based on a course book there will be opportunity to take a look at some authentic materials and other communicative activities.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business partner B2+. Coursebook (paper copy). Pearson, 2019. ISBN 978-1-292-37261-7. OR Dubicka, Iwonna et al.: Business partner B2+. Interactive eBook with online practice. Pearson, 2021. ISBN 978-1-292-41832-2. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B2

Target level

B2+

Start

Di, 03.03.2026, 19:00-20:30, 2.442

Lecturer

Huber L

Course number

990934

Hours per week

2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits

Description

This course aims to develop academic listening and speaking competencies for advanced level students in an academic environment. Learner outcomes include academic vocabulary development, listening skills improvement in an academic setting, and improved academic discussion and presentation skills. Activities include formal presentations, research discussions, and reports on individual research.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Pathare, Emma & Gary: Skillful 4: Listening and speaking, third edition. Student‘s book with app and DSB, C1. Hueber / Macmillan Education, 2024. ISBN 978-3-19-222577-2. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B2+/C1

Target level

C1+-Fachsprachenkenntnisse

Start

Do, 05.03.2026, 17:00-18:30, 2.403

Remark

Course date subject to change, final information will follow only from the beginning of February

Lecturer

Ahrer L

Course number

990935

Hours per week

2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits

Description

This course aims to develop academic reading and writing skills through a variety of academic text types such as asbtracts, journals and reports. Specific vocabulary, stylistic and grammatical structures commonly found in Academic English will also be covered. This course will involve compiling a portfolio based on texts and writing and reading assignments from the participants field of study.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Warwick, Lindsay et al.: Skillful 4: Reading and writing, third edition. Student‘s book with app and DSB, C1. Hueber / Macmillan Education, 2024. ISBN 978-3-19-242577-6. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

B2+/C1

Target level

C1+-Fachsprachenkenntnisse

Start

Mi, 04.03.2026, 17:15-18:45, 1.005

Lecturer

Guntersdorfer I ( )

Course number

990832

Hours per week

1,5 hrs / 3 ECTS credits

Description

This course is particularly suitable for international students at the University of Salzburg Topics and questions of inquiry: Why do we misunderstand each other, and how can we resolve intercultural misunderstandings and conflicts? Why do intercultural conflicts arise? How can we describe, analyze, and solve intercultural conflicts? And: How to become more skilled in intercultural competence for our future work life? The lectures and the tutorial will investigate and cover all the questions above. Our major topics are in the context of study abroad, business relations, and educational settings. We will explore: the meaning of perception misunderstandings according to psychology, interpersonal perception in neuroscience, stereotypes, and prejudice. We will learn about the meanings of cultural standards and intercultural competence in conflict prevention and resolution. During our investigations, we will become familiar with critical incidents from everyday life and work and address them using multidimensional theories. On the topic of conflict management, we explore a wide range of academic disciplines, from psychology to cross-cultural communication, and also delve into popular science presentations (TED Talks and Spotify series). Materials will be posted on Canvas.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Core readings: – Rachel D. Godsil et al. (2016), The Science of Equality, Volume 1: Addressing Implicit Bias, Racial Anxiety, and Stereotype Threat in Education and Health Care (2014) Perception Institute <http://perception.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Science-of-Equality.pdf> – Casad, B. J., & Bryant, W. J. (2016). Addressing stereotype threat is critical to diversity and inclusion in organizational psychology. Frontiers in Psychology, 7, Article 8. – Jasmin Mahadevan (2017): A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Cross-Cultural Management (Very Short, Fairly Interesting & Cheap Books). Sage Publishing.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

Target level

Major goal is to acquire basic knowledge about intercultural conflicts and their multidimensional solution techniques. In detail, students will: • study the principles of intercultural conflicts based on acculturation and biases • learn theories of intercultural communication about the emergence of conflicts • identify the multidimensional cause of intercultural conflicts • find multiple possible solutions to intercultural incidents through scientific theories in group work • acquire practical knowledge for intercultural encounters in everyday life and work • For International Students: to acquire knowledge about intercultural patterns

Start

Do, 05.03.2026, 13:15-14:30, U1.003 E.003 (Flacher Hörsaal / G. Eisler )

Remark

Participants need access to Blackboard.

Lecturer

Bauer F, Bogensperger T, Strasser M

Course number

990939

Hours per week

2 hrs / 4 ECTS credits

Description

This course is aimed at those who want to take part in a Language Centre course in the summer semester and at the same time improve their language skills independently. Participants choose from various independent learning options e.g., tandem, Language Meetup, collaborative platforms, events, freely available materials, etc. They plan and reflect on their learning process and are supported by teachers and colleagues at group and individual meetings.

Course material (not included in the course fee)

Course material will be provided by course teacher. Participants need access to Blackboard.

Time and room

Link to meetings

Prerequisite

You are attending a language course at the Language Centre in the current academic year.

Target level

Participants can plan, organise and reflect on their learning process independently. Participants improve their language skills

Start

Do, 05.03.2026, 15:15-16:45, 2.442