Syllabus

Title
5115 Academic Writing I (Law)
Instructors
Prof.Dr. Pasquale Pistone, Univ.Prof. Dr. DDr.h.c. Michael Lang, Univ.Prof. Dr. Alexander Rust, LL.M., Univ.Prof. Mag.Dr. Josef Schuch, Univ.Prof. Dr. Claus Staringer
Contact details
Type
FS
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/01/21 to 04/17/21
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Doctoral/PhD Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 04/20/21 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 04/21/21 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 04/22/21 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM Online-Einheit
Monday 06/14/21 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 06/16/21 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM Online-Einheit
Thursday 06/17/21 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Online-Einheit
Contents

Please note that THIS COURSE IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE DIBT PROGRAMME (Doctorate in International BusinessTaxation, http://www.wu.ac.at/programs/phd/dibt)

DIESER KURS IST AUSSCHLIESSLICH FÜR TEILNEHMER/INNEN IM DIBT-Programm.

The course introduces DIBT Law students to key features of English academic writing within their own research discipline. It consists of presentations and discussions of ongoing research in the Doctoral Program International Business Taxation (DIBT). The course provides input and critical assessment regarding written and oral presentations of the students’ own research.

Learning outcomes

After completion of the course, participants should be aware of the essential cornerstones of academic writing and presentation in English legal papers. In particular, they should know how to structure a publication and how to deploy key linguistic devices to help readers understand.

Attendance requirements

All sessions must be attended, unless prior consent is given by the lecturer in case a session needs to be missed.

Teaching/learning method(s)
  • Input
  • Textual analysis (feedback and analysis)
  • Writing exercises
  • Presentation exercises
Assessment

(1) Class presentation 20%

(2) In-class participation 20%

(3) Written assignment (writing an academic paper) 60%

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Enrollment in the DIBT programme - Doctoral Program in International Business Taxation

Availability of lecturer(s)

By email to Pasquale.Pistone@wu.ac.at

Or contact the DIBT coordinator: caroline.ristic@wu.ac.at

Last edited: 2020-12-01



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