EN8_English for Students of Natural Sciences_DU - Einzelansicht

Course Objectives:

The course will try to cover a fairly wide range of topics in the natural sciences, using news articles from the English speaking press. These topics can stem from the fields of climate science, astronomy, genetics, medicine and the like. The articles are meant to provoke discussion and widen vocabulary. The themes can vary, and at all times can be amended, or topics can be added. Pronunciation and grammar will only be covered if and when problems arise. Students will give short presentations on an area they are specifically interested in.

Course Materials:

Cambridge English for Scientists. ISBN: 3125351863.

Students are required to bring the materials with them to the first session.

Additional Information:

Also open to students of Anglophone studies.

Requirements:

English language skills at the B2 level (approx. 240 class hours).

Obligation to attend all sessions including mandatory attendance for the first session. If students fail to attend the first session and do not have an excused absence, they will automatically lose their place in the language course.

Additionally, students are only allowed to miss 2 complete sessions for the entire semester.

Active participation is required for successful completion of the class.

Taking the final exam is mandatory.

Acquisition of 3 ECTS credits:

Meeting the requirements mentioned above.

Active participation.

Preparation and reworking of each session.

Passing the final exam.

This also applies to the acquisition of the certificate for the course. There are no certificates of attendance.