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

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.

Grading will be based on a set of integrated assignments. To successfully complete the course, students will need to complete self-study and in-class assignments (such as individual and group presentations, interviews, writing response papers), submit an academic paper and give a presentation.

Regular attendance to online meetings 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 10:15-11:45 each week. 

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.

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, 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: 

• 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.

Grading will be based on a set of integrated assignments. To successfully complete the course, students will need to complete self-study and in-class assignments (such as individual and group presentations, interviews, writing response papers), submit an academic paper and give a presentation.

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

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

6 ECTS, 4 SWS