Writing in a Digital Age

Vertiefungen: BLH, EÖ, NM, UNE, UÖ
Modulkürzel: WDA
ECTS-Credits: 2
Modultyp: Wahlpflichtmodul

Essential Information

You will improve your written communication skills in English. It’s not just about scientific writing though. It’s about using digital tools to improve and refine writing. You will learn how these tools can help change the tone and style of your writing, preparing you for the different communication challenges that you will face in the future.

Through hands-on practice, you will find the digital tools and strategies that best align with your unique style, giving you the confidence you need to express yourself in English effectively. Whether it's crafting an email, writing a report, or sharing complex research findings, you will learn to do so with clarity and impact.

Module Contents

Online Tools for Language Support

  • Exploration of digital platforms for language support
  • Utilising tools to enhance grammar and vocabulary
  • Vocabulary needed to describe language and interact effectively with online resources

Tone and Style

  • Identifying tone and style in various types of writing
  • Techniques for modifying language to suit different contexts and audiences

Translation Tools

  • Effectively leveraging translation software and knowing when to use it
  • Ensuring accuracy when translating texts into English

Writing with AI Assistance

  • Crafting from a blank page: Generating initial drafts using AI-powered writing assistants
  • Revising existing texts: Refining and improving drafts with AI suggestions for clarity and impact

Study Information

The language of instruction is English.

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