Universität Wien

301711 SE Writing and Speaking Scientific English (2020S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

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  • Tuesday 03.03. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 10.03. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 17.03. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 24.03. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 31.03. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 21.04. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 28.04. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 05.05. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 12.05. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 19.05. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 26.05. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 09.06. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 16.06. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 23.06. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien
  • Tuesday 30.06. 18:00 - 19:30 BZB/Seminarraum, 3.Ebene 3.202/3.402, Dr.-Bohr-Gasse 9, 1030 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course (held entirely in English) explores the English used in writing scientific manuscripts and in giving scientific talks. The students will find plenty of opportunity to practise writing and speaking. The exercises will activate the passive
English of the school and give the students the self- confidence to use their new skills in front of an unknown audience.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Assessment criteria:
100-87,5%: very good (1)
87,4-75%: good (2)
74,9-62,5%: satisfactory (3)
62,4-50%: sufficient (4)
< 50%: insufficient (5)

Examination topics

Chapters 1, 2 and 8 of Writing Scientific English: A Workbook. T. Skern (2019) 3rd edition

Reading list

Writing Scientific English: A Workbook. T. Skern (2019) 3rd edition

Association in the course directory

WZB, PhD-MB 6

Last modified: Tu 15.09.2020 09:09