120034 German for Science (BOKU specific topics) - Course B (B2+)
- Type
- Lecture and exercise
- Semester hours
- 2
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Organisation
- Offered in
- Sommersemester 2023
- Languages of instruction
- Deutsch
- Content
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BOKU-related topics such as environment pollution, global warming, nutrition etc.:
-Exercises for increasing vocabulary use
-Written and listening texts on everyday and scientific subjects
-Review of complex grammar structures
-Focus on expression and stylistic aspects
Actual written and listening texts will be analysed and discussed. The interactive course requests the pro-active participation of the students, e.g. in discussions. Basic knowledge of grammar is requested ´ difficult chapters will be discussed sufficiently. Expression and stylistic aspects with emphasis on specific rhetorical tools will be the focus of the training.
A part of the course will be conducted in a block session: optional work on a case study or simulation of a global conference (e.g. scientists´ conference). (Presentation!) The project aims to create a realistic talking situation and to practise the oral/verbal/rhetorical and discussion-oriented skills.
- Previous knowledge expected
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- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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The aim of the course (Intermediate) is to improve language skills in both every day speech and in scientific subjects with particular relevance to studies in applied life sciences
-Increase vocabulary use
-Correct grammar use
-Analysis of stylistic and written errors
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.