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  • S15 228.100 Communication for legal professionals
    This course requires an enrolment key

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    Principles and Practice of Professional Legal Communications

    228.100
    Seminar
    2
    Sommersemester 2015
    Berger, Norbert
    Institute of Austrian Legal History and European Legal Development
    (Contact information)
    Hide number of allocations to ongoing or discontinued courses of studycompulsory subject: 6 | elective subject: 3 | PhD studies: 3

    Degree type/curriculum
    		SPO-V Allocation to module
    		 Type
    		Rec.
    sem.    		 ECTS
    credits
    		Equ.Prerequ.

    current
    Diploma programme
    101 Law (UG2002)
    		14W
    3. Part /Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Internationale Beziehungen
    		WFn.s.5
    		Details
    101 Law (UG2002)
    		14W
    3. Part /Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Justiz
    		WFn.s.5
    		Details
    101 Law (UG2002)
    		14W
    3. Part /Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Wirtschaft
    		WFn.s.5
    		Details
    Doctoral programme
    783 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Bürgerliches Recht einschließlich Internationales Privatrecht, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    783 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Nichtstreitige Verfahren und Mediation, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    783 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Wirtschaftsrecht, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    783 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Rechtsgeschichte, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    783 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Österreichische und Europäische Rechtsentwicklung, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    796, 200 Doctoral programme, Law (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Nichtstreitige Verfahren und Mediation, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    796, 200 Doctoral programme, Law (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Bürgerliches Recht einschließlich Internationales Privatrecht, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    796, 200 Doctoral programme, Law (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Rechtsgeschichte, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    796, 200 Doctoral programme, Law (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Wirtschaftsrecht, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    796, 200 Doctoral programme, Law (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Österreichische und Europäische Rechtsentwicklung, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    discontinued
    083 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		02W
    1. Part /REWI-Doktorat ALT (Version 02W) / Lehrveranstaltungsangebot für die 3 Pflichtfächer lt. Curriculum 02W
    		PFn.s.5

    Diploma programme
    101 Law (UG2002)
    		11W
    3. Part /Pflichtfachgruppe: Wirtschaft / Wirtschaftsrecht
    		PFn.s.5

    101 Law (UG2002)
    		11W
    3. Part /Pflichtfachgruppe: Politik und Gesellschaft / Rechtsentwicklung und Rechtspolitik im Privatrecht
    		PFn.s.5

    101 Law (UG2002)
    		11W
    3. Part /Pflichtfachgruppe: Justiz / Privatrecht und Verfahren
    		PFn.s.5

    Free course: 5 ECTS credits
    Course description
    Relevant legal topics include: criteria and perceptions of legal communications in diverse cultures; the use of jargon versus “plain English”; style recommendations as found in various journal articles e.g. http://network.bepress.com/law/legal-writing-and-research/. In addition, samples of great legal speeches as well as persuasive speeches from politics will highlight different rhetorical traditions and devices for practice in student productions in legal contexts they study. Roleplay will apply and develop practical experiences and skills.
    Maturaniveau English
    Successful candidates will
    • know and understand essential theoretical principles of communication, classical rhetoric and current research in social-interactive discourse and behaviour;
    • have analysed their own preferred communication styles and best practice samples of speeches; they can identify and judge effective and efficient manifestations of persuasive professional behaviour and discourse in different cultures and adjust their speaking and writing styles according to audiences and discourse communities they encounter in a wide range of professional situations;
    • have practised professional communications and persuasive speeches in class assignments and prepared roleplay, as well as peer feedback and reflection for further self-directed and guided personal development;
    • have demonstrated critical awareness of interpersonal and cross-cultural, cross-gender professional behaviours and communications with legal and client partners, as well as the general public.
    English
    interactive & New Media (conveying knowledge also in computer-based way, e.g. e-learning)
    228.100 Principles and Practice of Professional Legal Communications (2SSt SE, SS 2014/15)
    Group
    Day
    		 Date
    		 from
    		 to
    		 Place
    		 Type of class
    		 Date type
    		 Comment

    Standardgruppe
    Mi
    		04.03.201508:15
    		09:45
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)preparatory class
    		confirmed

    Mi
    		18.03.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mi
    		25.03.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mi
    		29.04.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular class
    		confirmed

    Do
    		30.04.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular class
    		confirmed

    Fr
    		15.05.201508:00
    		11:15
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular class
    		confirmed

    Details
    Note: Attendance in the first session on 5.3.2014 is mandatory! Missing this session means you forfeit your place!
    Exam information
    See position in the curriculum
    Leistungsbeurteilung u.a. durch:

    Prüfung von Theorieinhalten in schriftlichen oder mündlichen Tests 25%
    Portfolios von zu erbringenden Leistungen im Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltung 50%;
    Begleitende Blended Learning Aktivitäten 25%.
    Details
    continuous assessment
    Details
  • S15 228.101 Meetings and negotiations involving legal professionals
    This course requires an enrolment key

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    General information
    Principles and Practice of Negotiating, Chairing and Participating in Meetings Involving Lawyers

    228.101
    Seminar
    2
    Sommersemester 2015
     
    Berger, Norbert
    Institute of Austrian Legal History and European Legal Development
    (Contact information)
    Hide number of allocations to ongoing or discontinued courses of studycompulsory subject: 6 | elective subject: 3 | PhD studies: 3

    Degree type/curriculum
    		SPO-V Allocation to module
    		 Type
    		Rec.
    sem.    		 ECTS
    credits
    		Equ.Prerequ.

    current
    Diploma programme
    101 Law (UG2002)
    		14W
    3. Part /Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Internationale Beziehungen
    		WFn.s.5
    		Details
    101 Law (UG2002)
    		14W
    3. Part /Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Justiz
    		WFn.s.5
    		Details
    101 Law (UG2002)
    		14W
    3. Part /Spezialisierungsgebiet Wahlfach: Wirtschaft
    		WFn.s.5
    		Details
    Doctoral programme
    783 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Bürgerliches Recht einschließlich Internationales Privatrecht, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    783 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Nichtstreitige Verfahren und Mediation, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    783 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Wirtschaftsrecht, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    783 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Rechtsgeschichte, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    783 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Österreichische und Europäische Rechtsentwicklung, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    796, 200 Doctoral programme, Law (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Nichtstreitige Verfahren und Mediation, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    796, 200 Doctoral programme, Law (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Bürgerliches Recht einschließlich Internationales Privatrecht, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    796, 200 Doctoral programme, Law (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Rechtsgeschichte, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    796, 200 Doctoral programme, Law (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Wirtschaftsrecht, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    796, 200 Doctoral programme, Law (UG2002)
    		09W
    1. Part /Spezialisierungsfach / Österreichische und Europäische Rechtsentwicklung, SE
    		PFn.s.5
    		Details
    discontinued
    083 Law, doctorate (UG2002)
    		02W
    1. Part /REWI-Doktorat ALT (Version 02W) / Lehrveranstaltungsangebot für die 3 Pflichtfächer lt. Curriculum 02W
    		PFn.s.5

    Diploma programme
    101 Law (UG2002)
    		11W
    3. Part /Pflichtfachgruppe: Wirtschaft / Wirtschaftsrecht
    		PFn.s.5

    101 Law (UG2002)
    		11W
    3. Part /Pflichtfachgruppe: Politik und Gesellschaft / Rechtsentwicklung und Rechtspolitik im Privatrecht
    		PFn.s.5

    101 Law (UG2002)
    		11W
    3. Part /Pflichtfachgruppe: Justiz / Privatrecht und Verfahren
    		PFn.s.5

    Free course: 5 ECTS credits
    Course description
    Relevant legal topics include: formats and structures of legal and business meetings; chairing and participating in such formal meetings; expectations and rituals, styles and conventions. Analysing suitable training videos addresses formal procedural and interpersonal issues and behaviours in court and other meetings. Aspects include fact-finding and documenting behaviours. Strategies and tactics for preparing and participating in negotiations of legal agreements, business contracts, as well as labour and employment issues are analysed at several levels including discourse. Roleplay will apply and develop practical experiences and skills.
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    Successful candidates will
    • know and understand relevant theoretical management principles of organising meetings and associated people issues as well as current research and best practice in international business settings; they also know and understand theoretical principles of negotiating in terms of strategic planning as well as operational tactics and techniques, based on the Harvard principle (Fisher, Ury, Patten) and current research in discourse, gender and identity issues (e.g. Tannen);
    • have become aware of their own personal skills as well as of cultural diversity in professional arguments and meeting behaviour and have successfully analysed and synthesised manifestations and plans of negotiating behaviour;
    • have practised chairing and participating in several simulated negotiations and professional meetings by preparations and roleplay, as well as peer feedback and reflection for further self-directed and guided personal development;
    • have demonstrated critical awareness of their own and others' interpersonal and cross-cultural, cross-gender negotiating behaviours and techniques;
    • have analysed samples of professional meetings and synthesised guidelines for their own future roles in professional meetings across cultures.
    English
    interactive & New Media (conveying knowledge also in computer-based way, e.g. e-learning)
    228.101 Principles and Practice of Negotiating, Chairing and Participating in Meetings Involving Lawyers (2SSt SE, SS 2014/15)
    Group
    Day
    		 Date
    		 from
    		 to
    		 Place
    		 Type of class
    		 Date type
    		 Comment

    Standardgruppe
    Fr
    		06.03.201508:15
    		09:45
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)preparatory class
    		confirmed

    Mi
    		13.05.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mi
    		20.05.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mi
    		27.05.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mi
    		03.06.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mi
    		10.06.201508:00
    		11:15
    		SR 15.33 (015B030037)regular class
    		confirmed

    Details
    Exam information
    See position in the curriculum
     
    Leistungsbeurteilung u.a. durch:

    Prüfung von Theorieinhalten in schriftlichen oder mündlichen Tests 25%
    Portfolios von zu erbringenden Leistungen im Rahmen der Lehrveranstaltung 50%;
    Begleitende Blended Learning Aktivitäten 25%.
    Details
    Note: Attendance in the first session on 7.3.2014 is mandatory! Missing this session means you forfeit your place!
    continuous assessment
    Details
    Further information
    Lektüre und LV Unterlagen werden online zur Verfügung gestellt
  • S15 920.052 Negotiating
    This course requires an enrolment key

    General information
    Selling your Ideas and Negotiating across Cultures 

    920.053
    Lecture/Practical
    1 Lecture/1 Exercise
    Sommersemester 2015
     
    Berger, Norbert
    Centre for Social Competence
    (Contact information)
    Free course: 3 ECTS credits
    Course description
    Insight from psychological, behavioural, and discourse studies is gained from analysing examples from the business world, politics and media communications. We will apply insight gained in a series of role-play scenarios and simulations, selling ideas and succeeding at negotiations.
    English level B2
    • improve confidence and personal skills
    • develop cross-cultural understanding
    • develop communication skills (persuasion and negotiation)
    • develop understanding and literacy of persuasive and negotiation strategies and tactics
    • gain experience negotiating and "selling your ideas"
    • training done in English
    English
    [English] interactive & New Media (conveying knowledge also in a computer based way)
    Self-assessment quizzes, analyses of training videos, preparations of readings and role-play, videoed in-class performances, peer and tutor feedback, learning blogs with goal-setting, reports, reflection of performances in several learning cycles
    920.053 Selling your Ideas and Negotiating across Cultures (2SSt L, SS 2014/15)
    Group
    Day
    		 Date
    		 from
    		 to
    		 Place
    		 Type of class
    		 Date type
    		 Comment
    Standardgruppe
    Di
    		19.05.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Di
    		02.06.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Di
    		09.06.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Di
    		16.06.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Di
    		23.06.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Di
    		30.06.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Details
    Exam information
    See position in the curriculum
     
    Classroom participation an contributions; Portfolio assessment: completing set role-play scenarios including preparations, performances, peer feedback and reflection of task performances in blogs on course website.
    Continuous assessment, 100% attendance required
    Details
    continuous assessment
    Details
    Further information
    Castleberry, Tanner; Fisher, Ury, Patton: Getting to Yes; Elevator Pitching; current research articles; Video Arts Training Videos; E-Minimaxes
    Readings will be available online; training videos will be shown in class, quizzes and recordings, assignments and learning blogs to be processed on www.ngberger.com

    Bring your Wifi enabled laptop or tablet!
  • S15 Critical Thinking
    This course requires an enrolment key

    General information
    Advanced Academic Communications across Cultures: Critical Analytical Thinking

    920.050
    Lecture/Practical
    1 Lecture/1 Exercise
    Sommersemester 2015
    Berger, Norbert
    Centre for Social Competence
    (Contact information)
    Free course: 3 ECTS credits
    Course description
    How well do you think? Different cultural frameworks; argument and other forms of communications; clarity, consistency and structure; reading between the lines; identifying flaws in arguments; finding and evaluating sources of evidence; critical selection, interpretation and noting of source materials; critical analytical writing and speaking
    English level B2
    • Ability to understand different perceptions and expectations of professional academic thought and communications;
    • Ability to recognise and produce well-formed descriptive and argumentative communications;
    • Ability to communicate clearly, consistently and coherently in analyses and syntheses of professional ideas;
    • Interpret implicit meaning correctly;
    • Identify and evaluate claims and evidence as well as flawed argument;
    • Improved awareness, knowledge and skills;
    • Training done in English
    English
    [English] interactive & New Media (conveying knowledge also in a computer based way)
    Self-assessment quizzes, analyses of training sample texts, written and spoken, preparations of readings and assignments, class performances, peer and tutor feedback, learning blogs with goal-setting, reports, reflection of performances in several learning cycles
    920.050 Advanced Academic Communications across Cultures: Critical Analytical Thinking (2SSt L, SS 2014/15)
    Group
    Day
    		 Date
    		 from
    		 to
    		 Place
    		 Type of class
    		 Date type
    		 Comment

    Standardgruppe
    Mo
    		18.05.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mo
    		01.06.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mo
    		08.06.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 55.03 (0055EG0020)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mo
    		15.06.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mo
    		22.06.201508:00
    		13:00
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Details
    Exam information
    See position in the curriculum
    Classroom participation and contributions; Portfolio assessment: completing set assignments including preparations, performances, peer feedback and reflection of task performances in blogs on course Website
    Continuous assessment, 100% attendance required
    Details
    continuous assessment
    Details
    Further information
    Stella Cottrell, Critical Thinking
    Readings will be available online; quizzes, assignments and learning blogs to be processed on www.ngberger.com

    Bring your Wifi enabled laptop or tablet!
  • S15 920.021 Communication
    This course requires an enrolment key
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    General information
    Communication

    920.021

    Lecture/Practical
    1 Lecture/1 Exercise
    Summer semester 2015
     
    Berger, Norbert
    Centre for Soft Skills
    (Contact information)
    Hide number of allocations to ongoing or discontinued courses of studycompulsory subject: 0 | elective subject: 2 | PhD studies: 0

    Degree type/curriculum
    		SPO-V Allocation to module
    		Type
    		Rec.
    sem.    		 ECTS
    credits
    		Equ.Prerequ.

    current
    Bachelor programme
    505 Sociology, Bachelor (UG2002)
    		11W
    1. Part /Modul K: Gebundenes Wahlfach 3 / K.7 Soziale Kompetenz: Kommunikationstraining, VU
    		WK6.3

    discontinued
    505 Sociology, Bachelor (UG2002)
    		10W
    1. Part /Modul K: Gebundenes Wahlfach 3 / K.7 Soziale Kompetenz: Kommunikationstraining, VU
    		WK6.3

    Free course: 3 ECTS credits
    Course description
    Knowledge and knowhow in: expressing ideas clearly, being good listeners; expressing experiences or information accurately. What supports or inhibits relationships with other communicators? How do I manage impressions I make, i.e. what does my body language say about me?
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    1.Reflecting on experiences of m communications (speaking and listening) and understanding strategies of presenting information.
    2.Increasing comprehension in dialogues
    3.Becoming aware of communication and personality features based on diverse psychological insight.
    4.Experiencing and analysing communication and behaviour in dialogic and group discourse.
    5.Grasping mechanisms of body language and effects.
    6.Giving and handling feedback in groups effectively.
    7.Evaluating perceptions of self and others.
    English
    [English] interactive & New Media (conveying knowledge also in a computer based way)
    Learning by doing: Task-based work, reflection, theorising and pragmatist planning and application; experiences in group dynamics and communication. Use of video analysis of classroom performances.
    Group
    Day
    		Date
    		from
    		to
    		Place
    		Type of class
    		Date type
    		Comment

    Standardgruppe
    Di
    		03.03.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Di
    		10.03.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Di
    		17.03.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Di
    		24.03.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Di
    		05.05.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Di
    		12.05.201508:00
    		12:15
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Details
    Exam information
    See position in the curriculum
     
    Portfolio performances in simulations and experiences, peer feedback, reflections in response to tutor feedback.
    Details
    continuous assessment
    Details
    Further information
    See online course: www.ngberger.com
  • S15 920.054 Meetings across cultures
    This course requires an enrolment key

    Meeting
    The following text is from UGOnline. Sorry for language inaccuracies on that page - I wish I could have changed things there!

    General information
    Professional Meetings across Cultures

    920.054
    Lecture/Practical
    1 Lecture/1 Exercise
    Summer semester 2015
    Berger, Norbert
    Centre for Social Skills
    (Contact information)
    Free course: 3 ECTS credits
    Course description
    Skills check; Cultural expectations and organisation (implicit vs. explicit; inductive vs. deductive); Purpose and participants of meetings; Formalities across cultures in preparing and managing meetings; Managing the human side of meetings; Strategies for discussions and question & answer sessions; Dealing with conflict; Persuasion; Impromptu speaking.
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    Develop your awareness and knowhow through this series of readings, discussions, roleplay and reflections in a foreign language. Manage different types of meetings effectively and efficiently as a result.
    English
    [English] interactive & New Media (conveying knowledge also in a computer based way)
    920.054 Professional Meetings across Cultures (2SSt L, WS 2014/15)
    Group
    Day
    		 Date
    		 from
    		 to
    		 Place
    		 Type of class
    		 Date type
    		 Comment
     
    Standardgruppe
    Di
    		02.3.2015
    		08:00
    		13:00
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mo
    		16.3.2015
    		08:00
    		13:00
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mo
    		27.4.2015
    		08:00
    		13:00
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mo
    		04.5.2015
    		08:00
    		13:00
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Mo
    		11.5.2015
    		08:00
    		13:00
    		SR 55.01 (0055EG0004)regular class
    		confirmed

    Details
    Exam information
    See position in the curriculum
    Classroom participation and contributions; Portfolio assessment: completing set role-play scenarios including preparations, performances, peer feedback and reflection of task performances in blogs on course website.
    Continuous assessment, 100% attendance required
    Details
    continuous assessment
    Details
    Further information

    Online information
    e-learning course
    Bring your WIFI enabled Laptop or tablet!