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Knowledge about language competences and language use in professional contexts (L1, L2, Ln, Lingua franca, Metrolingualism etc).

Knowledge about preparatory language courses and training on the job. 

Ability to describe professional language competences (L1, L2, Ln).

Ability to critically handle and reflect different research methods.

Ability to analyse language use on the basis of research work.

Ability to write a paper.

Each job calls for a certain (level of) linguistic competence. It might be requested when applying for a vocational training or when applying for a job. Competences might be enlarged during work. This holds for L1, L2 as well as for foreign languages.

 We will analyze necessary competences, linguistic formulae at stage as well as self and other positioning, raitings for necessary competences, books and trainings for professional language skills.  

Presentation, preparatory reading and discussions , 1-2 (short) presentation(s)

Oral and written: preparatory reading, active participation in class, 1-2 (short) presentation(s); written mid term exam, term paper

To be announced in the course.