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
  • Limited access 6.03.761 - Scientific English Show lecturers
    • Prof. Dr. Jörg Albert
    • M. Sc. Stephanie Franziska Voß

    Dates on Monday, 27.01.2025 16:00 - 18:00, Monday, 24.03.2025 - Friday, 28.03.2025, Monday, 31.03.2025 - Friday, 04.04.2025 09:00 - 17:00
    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
  • Limited access 6.03.761 - Scientific English Show lecturers
    • Prof. Dr. Jörg Albert
    • M. Sc. Stephanie Franziska Voß

    Dates on Monday, 27.01.2025 16:00 - 18:00, Monday, 24.03.2025 - Friday, 28.03.2025, Monday, 31.03.2025 - Friday, 04.04.2025 09:00 - 17:00
    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).

Notes on the module
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 12
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.