neu760 Scientific English (Course overview)

neu760 Scientific English (Course overview)

Department of Neurosciences 6 KP
Module components Semester courses Winter semester 2024/2025 Examination
Lecture
  • 6.03.761 - Scientific English Lehrende anzeigen
    • Prof. Dr. Jörg Albert
    • Rico Bartels
    Termine anzeigen
    • Monday, 27.01.25, 16:00 - 18:00 o'clock
    • Monday, 24.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Tuesday, 25.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Wednesday, 26.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Thursday, 27.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Friday, 28.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Monday, 31.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Tuesday, 01.04.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Wednesday, 02.04.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Thursday, 03.04.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Friday, 04.04.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock

    This course is intended for speakers of English as a foreign language. Entry level is minimally English level B2 according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Exercises
  • 6.03.761 - Scientific English Lehrende anzeigen
    • Prof. Dr. Jörg Albert
    • Rico Bartels
    Termine anzeigen
    • Monday, 27.01.25, 16:00 - 18:00 o'clock
    • Monday, 24.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Tuesday, 25.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Wednesday, 26.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Thursday, 27.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Friday, 28.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Monday, 31.03.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Tuesday, 01.04.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Wednesday, 02.04.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Thursday, 03.04.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock
    • Friday, 04.04.25, 09:00 - 17:00 o'clock

    This course is intended for speakers of English as a foreign language. Entry level is minimally English level B2 according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Hinweise zum Modul
Prerequisites
non-native speakers
Reference text
Usually held in the break before summer term
Outsourced to STELS-OL (Scientific and Technical English Language Service); native English speaker with in-depth neuroscience knowlg.
Kapazität/Teilnehmerzahl 24
Prüfungszeiten
within 2 months of completing the course
Module examination
Portfolio: 70% several quick tests, texts, presentations, 30% term paper 
Bonus system for active participation
Skills to be acquired in this module
+ Neurosci. knowlg.
++ Social skills
++ Data present./disc.
++ Scientific English

Upon completion of this course, students
  • have increased their proficiency in different forms of scientific presentation and communication in English, with special emphasis on neuroscience
  • are able to express themselves with correct sentence structure and grammar, correct use of idioms and correct pronounciation
  • are proficient in different contexts of scientific communication (e.g., paper, poster and informal exchange by email or phone)
  • are able to recognize and avoid common errors of non-native speakers.