Kurs mit 52 UE und Abschlussprüfung, anrechenbar für UNIcert II

This intensive online course enables you to develop and practice the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) required for successful academic study of Agricultural and Natural science subjects at level B2 or ´Independent User – Vantage´ of CEFR or GeRS. Throughout the course, you will work on a wide range of language activities and topics. You will carry out a small research project in a scientific area and chair a discussion on the themes relating to it.
 

At the end of this course, you will have:

• developed the ability to read and listen to complex and science-specific texts
• contributed to discussions on a variety of science-specific subjects
• peer reviewed work
• researched and presented a written text on a scientific topic
• led a discussion on the topic
• developed a range of grammatical structures and new vocabulary specific to the field of Agricultural and Natural Sciences
   

Overall, the course will emphasize both the skills necessary to analyze scientific topics and the tools and vocabulary necessary to communicate such analysis.

Note that the course will be online, however, the final exam on the last day of the course will take place on campus at Hohenheim.

For Bachelor students of Faculty A: This course can be credited as an elective module, “Bachelor-Modul UNIcert II English for Scientific Purposes", number 3000-330.
For queries, contact Judith Krauß, Programme Manager, English for Sciences.
 

Für Bachelor-Studierende der Fakultät A: Dieser Kurs kann unter „Bachelor-Modul UNIcert II English for Scientific Purposes Nummer 3000-330“ als Wahlmodul angerechnet werden. Bei Fragen bitte an Judith Krauß, Lektorin Englisch für Wissenschaften anwenden.
 

This course is suitable as preparation for the ERAMUS programme or similar study placement abroad. It is also suitable for PhD students wishing to fulfil English language requirements in order to obtain their doctorate.

Study materials: Provided by the trainer
Europaratsstufe: B2
UNIcert-Niveaustufe II
ECTS-Credits: 6
SWS: 4
Voraussetzungen/Prerequisite: Einstufungstest/Placement test score (65-85 Pkt.)

In order to qualify for the elective module in Faculty A, you need to score 75 points on the placement test and register via Hohcampus. If your score is lower, then additional courses or proficiency certificates are required.