Universität Wien

301711 SE Writing and Speaking Scientific English (2021S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

see german version

Tuesday 02.03. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 09.03. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 16.03. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 23.03. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 13.04. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 20.04. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 27.04. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 04.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 11.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 18.05. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 01.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 08.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 15.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 22.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital
Tuesday 29.06. 18:00 - 19:30 Digital

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

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