Englisch C1 (Proficient User)

Note: Until further notice, these courses will take place online at the advertised times. There will be a video conference each week.  The 80% attendance rule will be replaced by 80% completion of weekly assignments. 

Entry requirement: 

• B2 

Students should make sure they have English B2 as outlined in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Before registering: the ZEMS online placement test is required. The result should be equivalent to the course entry requirement. Please bring the result with you to class on the first day of teaching.

This course is designed to support the development of academic language competencies across the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will become more self-critical writers as a result of writing and editing their own and others' work and they will analyse language and structures in articles, essays and other literature. Students will broaden their understanding of ideas and arguments through the language of lectures, talks, debates and podcasts, with group and pair work providing opportunities for speaking and constructive reflection and peer feedback.

Regular attendance is mandatory from the first day of teaching (minimum 80% attendance).

Portfolioprüfung: Mündliche Leistung (50%), Schriftliche Leistung (50%)

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

Entry requirement:

• B2

Before registering: the ZEMS online placement test is required. The result should be equivalent to the course entry requirement. Please bring the result with you to class on the first day of teaching.

This course is designed for students who wish to improve their language skills for employment and internships. Students will choose a position that they are interested in applying for and will write a CV and application (covering) letter, as well as participate in interview role plays geared to their chosen positions. Presentations on topics relevant to their fields of study are also course requirements. Students will submit coursework throughout the semester and all materials must be turned in by their given deadlines.

Regular attendance is mandatory from the first day of teaching (minimum 80% attendance).

Portfolioprüfung: Mündliche Leistung (50%), Schriftliche Leistung (50%)

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

Note: Until further notice, this class will take place online at the advertised times. There will be a video conference 10:15-11:15 each week.  The 80% attendance rule will be replaced by 80% completion of weekly assignments. 

Entry requirement: 

• C1 

Students should make sure they have English C1 as outlined in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Before registering: the ZEMS online placement test is required. The result should be equivalent to the course entry requirement. Please bring the result with you to class on the first day of teaching.

This English course will emphasize audience-focused writing and presentations. You will learn how to communicate about science and engineering to both expert audiences as well as non-expert audiences.

Your grade will be determined by a team presentation and an argumentative paper that center on concrete case-studies within the realm of science and engineering. You will choose your own project topics so as to gain experience in English-language research on your chosen topics. In this way, you will train vocabulary and communication styles that are common to your chosen project topics, making the course as ‘tailor-made’ to your needs as possible.

We may take 1-2 field trips, the place, day and time of which will be determined in class. Entrance fees may cost a total of  0-10 Euros, depending on the excursion.

Regular attendance is mandatory from the first day of teaching (minimum 80% attendance).

Portfolioprüfung: Mündliche Leistung (50%), Schriftliche Leistung (50%)

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

Entry requirement: 

• C1

Students should make sure they have English C1 as outlined in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Before registering: the ZEMS online placement test is required. The result should be equivalent to the course entry requirement. Please bring the result with you to class on the first day of teaching.

This course focuses on academic/scientific writing and presentation, drawing on participants’ discipline-specific expertise to engage in effective, interdisciplinary communication about their fields of study and areas of interest. It presents perspectives on a variety of current issues (scientific, technological, economic, ethical, cultural, social) as a framework for critical engagement and inquiry-based collaboration that focuses on exchanging and presenting ideas clearly and effectively in an academic register. We will also prepare and engage in two live video Q&A sessions with experts during the semester.

Grades will be based on a writing assignment (50%) and a final presentation (50%), both on a topic related to your studies/research interests. Among the aspects of academic/scientific discourse that will be addressed are clarity and specificity, referencing and citation, points of view, relevant examples and support, and developing and supporting and argument.

Regular attendance is mandatory from the first day of teaching (minimum 80% attendance).

Portfolioprüfung: Mündliche Leistung (50%), Schriftliche Leistung (50%)

6 ECTS, 4 SWS

• C1

Students should make sure they have English C1 as outlined in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Before registering: For self-assessment, the online placement test is required. The result should be equivalent to the course entry requirement. All students should submit their result (printed, dated and signed) in class on the first day of teaching.

This English course will emphasize audience-focused writing and presentations. You will learn how to communicate both expert audiences and non-expert audiences about science and technology.

Topics will include: the public's understanding of science and technology, citizen science, the influence of science and technology on and by different cultures, and science and technology's representation in the arts and mass media.

Your grade will be determined by a team presentation and and an argumentative paper that center on concrete case-studies within the realm of Science, Technology and Society. You will choose your own project topics so as to gain experience in English-language research on your chosen topics. In this way, you will train vocabulary and communication styles that are common to your chosen project topics, making the course as ‘tailor-made’ to your needs as possible.

We will take two field trips, the place, day and time of which will be determined in class. Entrance fees may cost a total of 0-10 Euros, depending on the excursion.

Presence is mandatory from the very beginning.
Attendance of 80% of the classes is required by the ZEMS for all courses.

Regular attendance is mandatory from the first day of teaching (minimum 80% attendance).

Portfolioprüfung: Mündliche Leistung (50%), Schriftliche Leistung (50%)

6 ECTS, 4 SWS