Sprachen & Kulturen

Focus on Language and Style

AfK-Nr. 902

• Umfang: 15 Unterrichtseinheiten (drei Blöcke samstags)
• CP: 1
• Prüfung: kursbegleitend (unbenotet)

Course Description

Writing academic papers in English is increasingly becoming a requirement for most, if not all, scientific disciplines. However, the details and conventions involved with producing academic-level texts can be quite challenging, particularly for those whose native language is not English. This workshop is designed to identify and expand on the topic of scientific writing in English, and to make the writing process more accessible. The workshop will focus on language accuracy, such as syntax, tone and register, punctuation, citation styles, and correcting sentence problems. Students will have the opportunity to examine and critique sample academic texts, as well as find and correct common errors in them.

Admission requirement: successful completion of a B2.4-level English course at the ZfbK or level 76-85 in our online placement test