Workshop mit 14 UE, nicht geprüft, ECTS Punkte anrechenbar
Workshop with 14 units, not assessed, ECTS credits

Food Sciences and Agricultural Sciences are research-intensive fields. With most scientific publications written in English, knowledge of field-specific language has become essential in order to be able to compete in academia. This specific academic English workshop is intended for students who are studying Agricultural Sciences or Food Sciences and would like to improve their language skills in their field of study.

Course objectives:

Students who successfully complete this workshop:

• Will have broadened their agricultural and food science terminology base
• Improved their accuracy and fluency skills when conversing in both formal and informal settings
• Improved listening and reading skills
• Improved writing skills
   

A high level of student participation will be expected.

This workshop is suitable as preparation for the ERAMUS programme or similar study placement abroad. Students taking this course reported that it provided the opportunity for exploring and articulating ideas in a small, supportive group.
 

Study materials: Provided by course instructor.

ECTS-Credits: 1
SWS or contact hours: 1
Voraussetzungen: Einstufungstest (ab 65 Pkt.) Prerequisite: C-Test score of 65 points or above.