This course is designed primarily for ERASMUS and other exchange students who are studying Applied Linguistics, Translation, and similar subjects. It is worth 3 ECTS points. It is followed by a separate English vocabulary course in summer semester, which is also worth 3 ECTS points. The CEFR Level of both courses is C1.
The aim of both courses is to increase students' command of English vocabulary.
In winter semester, we begin with a brief theoretical introduction. This is followed by practical work on derivational morphology, vocabulary in context, semantic relations between vocabulary items, and many other topics. We will explore particular areas of English vocabulary, e.g. the vocabulary of food, kitchens, and cooking, in depth. We will also look briefly at the history of dictionaries and thesauruses. Particular emphasis will be placed on expanding students' command of academic vocabulary. Students are encouraged to participate actively and to introduce topics of their own as well.
The companion course, in summer semester, will cover topic areas that were not covered in winter; some of the work in each semester will be related to current sociopolitical and socioeconomic developments.
In each semester, there are weekly exercise sheets to complete, plus a final assignment to be handed in.
For further information, see:
http://www.spence.saar.de/courses/lexis
ERASMUS and other exchange students may also be interested in my ERASMUS courses "Exploring English Grammar -- the world of clauses" (Tuesday 10 a.m. to 12) and "Written Expression"; the latter runs exactly parallel with "[spr] Written Expression / Written Expression (Intermediate)", groups 4 and 6, so students in fact have three alternative times at which they can take my Written Expression course (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m.).
Other courses, such as my B.A. course "[spr] Phonetics with Listening Practice (British)" (Monday or Wednesday 4 to 6 p.m.) and my M.A. course "Mündliche Fachkommunikation (BI)" (Monday 10 a.m. to 12), may also be of interest to some Erasmus students, but the number of available places is limited.
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