Courses held between October 2016 and February 2017
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.
no
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)
232.401 Legal Skills: Chairing and Negotiating (2SSt SE, WS 2016/17) Group
Day
Date
from
to
Place
Type of class
Date type
Comment
Standardgruppe Thu13.10.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Thu27.10.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Thu03.11.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Thu10.11.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Thu17.11.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
For registration you have to be identified in UNIGRAZonline as a student.
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
Further information Lektüre und LV Unterlagen werden online zur Verfügung gestellt
Please bring your Wifi enabled laptop computer or tablet. If you need help accessing Eduroam, contact Uni-IT Helpdesk.
Communication and Presentation Skills in International Dispute Resolution (Oral and Written) 210.010 Seminar 4 Wintersemester 2016/17 Institut für Zivilverfahrensrecht und Insolvenzrecht (Kontakt) 
Pflichtfach: 6 | Wahlfach: 2 | Doktoratsstudien: 2 Angaben zur Abhaltung The seminar combines „hard“ facts with „soft skills“. On the one hand, the students are required to deal with a selected topic in the field of international dispute resolution (including international insolvency law and international arbitration); on the other hand, they will have to present their work in a real-life situation such as a mock trial, a telephone conference or a client attorney consultation. The presentation will have to be repeated to the point where it is found to be sufficiently effective and convincing.
Participation in a course / seminar dealing with civil procedure, insolvency or arbitration law.
The students are able to effectively present a specific legal subject or a certain legal view in writing and/or orally. They are aware of their role in the specific circumstances and act adequately. They select the most appropriate structure of the written presentation and apply the selected structure. In oral communications, the students express themselves in precise legal terms that are nevertheless clearly understandable for their interlocutor.
Englisch
[English] interactive (e.g. seminar, course: conveying knowledge by presentations, discussions etc.)
The students will be assigned a practical legal problem (e.g., “the conduct of a witness examination in international arbitration”; “the termination of an arbitration by way of an award on agreed terms”; “the validity of an international forum selection clause that is contained in General Terms of Trade”; “the recognition of non-Austrian insolvency proceedings in Austria”). On the basis of the assigned problem, the students have to prepare a written and/or oral presentation (team work) in a specific format, such as a legal memorandum, a letter of information, a powerpoint presentation in combination with a free speech, an oral argument to be delivered in a skype telephone conference. The interim document will be reviewed as to its correctness from a legal point of view. Subsequently, the final document or the final presentation will be scrutinized by all participants (peer review) and tested whether it is effective. The working product will be repeated up until the point where it is found to be convincing.
210.010 Communication and Presentation Skills in International Dispute Resolution (Oral and Written) (4SSt SE, WS 2016/17) Gruppe
Tag
Datum
von
bis
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Ereignis
Termintyp
Anmerkung
Standardgruppe Do06.10.2016 11:00
15:00
SR 15.42 (015B04025E) Abhaltung
fix
Do20.10.2016 08:00
14:00
SR 15.42 (015B04025E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Do27.10.2016 08:00
18:00
SR 15.42 (015B04025E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Do03.11.2016 08:00
18:00
SR 15.42 (015B04025E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Do10.11.2016 10:00
18:00
SR 15.42 (015B04025E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Do17.11.2016 08:00
18:00
SR 15.42 (015B04025E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Do24.11.2016 08:00
18:00
SR 15.42 (015B04025E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Do01.12.2016 08:00
18:00
SR 15.43 (015B04001E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Do15.12.2016 08:00
18:00
SR 15.43 (015B04001E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Do12.01.2017 08:00
18:00
SR 15.42 (015B04025E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Do19.01.2017 08:00
18:00
SR 15.42 (015B04025E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Do26.01.2017 08:00
18:00
SR 15.42 (015B04025E) Abhaltung
fix
prov. Termin
Details Anmerkung: max. 20 Teilnehmer (16+4 Härtefälle); Anmeldung nur auf Warteliste!
Angaben zur Prüfung siehe Stellung im Studienplan
Writing a paper, presentation and intensive discussion in class.
Details continuous assessment Details Zusatzinformationen TT - Kombifach: ZGV + Mediation
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)
232.402 Legal Skills: Professional Communication and Advocacy (2SSt SE, WS 2016/17) Group
Day
Date
from
to
Place
Type of class
Date type
Comment
Standardgruppe Wed05.10.2016 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed12.10.2016 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed19.10.2016 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed09.11.2016 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed16.11.2016 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed23.11.2016 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed30.11.2016 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed07.12.2016 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed14.12.2016 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed11.01.2017 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed18.01.2017 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
Wed25.01.2017 08:00
10:00
SR 15.33 (015B030037) regular class
confirmed
For registration you have to be identified in UNIGRAZonline as a student.
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
Further information Please bring your wifi-enabled laptop of tablet for classroom work! Make sure you can connect to Eduroam - contact ZID helpdesk if necessary.
Improving learning effectiveness and efficiency in learning communities Number
920.029 Type
Lecture, seminar and tutorial Workload
0.5 lecture/0.5 seminar/tutorial Offered in Winter semester 2016/17 Faculty
Zentrum für Soziale Kompetenz (Kontakt) Free elective: 1.5 ECTS
Course details Content
Critically analyse results of Honey & Mumford’s Learning Style Questionnaire and set individual goals;
Experience and evaluate techniques to strengthen individual learning styles;
Reflect on experiences with diverse trainer types and teaching situations;
Apply trainer type inventory to personal preferences;
Designing successful learning events and sequences;
Consider similar and contrasting learning styles in learning communities.
Requirements
none
Create awareness for personal strengths and weaknesses of learning style preferences;
Create awareness for suitable learning situations and trainer types;
Develop strategies to deal with other learner types;
Develop strategies to deal with various trainer types;
Experience learning situation in study groups and reflect critically.
Language of tuition English
Methods
interactive task-based (e.g. seminar discussion, readings, practical activities: )
Focus on existing knowledge, skills and attitudes;
Concrete experience;
Reflective observation;
Abstract conceptualiation and theory input;
How the model is currently reflected in practice;
Active experimentation
Evaluation, reflection and planning of future applications.
Dates
920.029 Improving learning effectiveness and efficiency in learning communities (1SSt VU, WS 2016/17) Mo09.01.2017 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) Abhaltung
fix
Mo16.01.2017 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) Abhaltung
fix
Mo23.01.2017 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) Abhaltung
fix
Registration and participation Details Professional Meetings across Cultures 920.054 Lecture/Practical 1 Lecture/1 Exercise Wintersemester 2016/17 Centre for Social Competence (Contact information) Degree type/curriculum
SPO-V Allocation to module
Type
Rec.
sem.ECTS
credits
Equ. Prerequ. No entries.
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 VU, WS 2016/17) Group
Day
Date
from
to
Place
Type of class
Date type
Comment
Standardgruppe Mon14.11.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) regular class
confirmed
Mon21.11.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) regular class
confirmed
Mon28.11.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) regular class
confirmed
Mon05.12.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) regular class
confirmed
Mon12.12.2016 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 Bring your WIFI enabled Laptop or tablet!
Selling your Ideas and Negotiating across Cultures 920.053 Lecture/Practical 1 Lecture/1 Exercise Wintersemester 2016/17 Centre for Social Competence (Contact information)
Degree type/curriculumSPO-V
Allocation to module
TypeRec.
sem.
ECTS
creditsEqu. Prerequ.
No entries. 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 EnglishEnglish [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 VU, WS 2016/17)
Group
Day
Date
from
to
Place
Type of class
Date type
Comment
Standardgruppe Tue11.10.2016 08:00 12:15 SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) regular class confirmed Tue18.10.2016 08:00 12:15 SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) regular class confirmed Tue25.10.2016 08:00 12:15 SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) regular class confirmed Tue08.11.2016 08:00 12:15 SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) regular class confirmed Tue15.11.2016 08:00 12:15 SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) regular class confirmed Tue22.11.2016 08:00 12:15 SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) regular class confirmed For registration you have to be identified in UNIGRAZonline as a student. 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 requiredDetails continuous assessment 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.comBring your Wifi enabled laptop or tablet!
Communication 920.021 Vorlesung und Übung 1 Vorlesung/1 Übung Wintersemester 2016/17 Zentrum für Soziale Kompetenz (Kontakt) Pflichtfach: 0 | Wahlfach: 1 | Doktoratsstudien: 0 Angaben zur Abhaltung 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
interaktiv mit Neuen Medien (Wissensvermittlung zusätzlich computerbasiert, z.B. eLearning)
Experiential learning (learning by doing): task-oriented work; reflection; theory input and processing; application; group activities; video analysis for peer feedback and planning of personal learning.
920.021 Communication (2SSt VU, WS 2016/17) Gruppe
Tag
Datum
von
bis
Ort
Ereignis
Termintyp
Anmerkung
Standardgruppe Mo03.10.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) Abhaltung
fix
Mo10.10.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) Abhaltung
fix
Mo17.10.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) Abhaltung
fix
Mo24.10.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) Abhaltung
fix
Mo07.11.2016 08:00
13:00
SR 55.01 (0055EG0004) Abhaltung
fix
Für die Anmeldung zur Teilnahme müssen Sie sich in UNIGRAZonline als Studierende/r identifizieren.
Angaben zur Prüfung siehe Stellung im Studienplan
Portfolio performances in simulations and experiences, peer feedback, reflections in response to tutor feedback.
Details immanenter Prüfungscharakter
Zusatzinformationen See online course: www.ngberger.com
