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851-0826-05L 2 Credits DS D-GESS
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Italian B2: Italian for Academic Purposes

Italiano B2: Lingua in contesto specifico

Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: Registration dates:
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Abstract

In this course, participants examine and write/prepare various academic text genres, including scientific essays, abstracts, oral presentations, and handouts.

Objective

The course aims to deepen participants’ mastery of academic language. By reading scientific texts and listening to university lectures, participants analyze and study the linguistic structures of these text genres and learn specialist vocabulary from their field of study.

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
Italian
Levels
DS
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Anmeldemodalitäten, Datum und Ort dieser Leistungskontrolle wird ausschliesslich vom Sprachenzentrum UZH/ETH festgelegt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Italiano B2: Lingua in contesto specifico (Sprachenzentrum)
Does not take place this semester. **Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich**
No time listed 14 h semesterly

Offered In

  • GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
    • Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich (A maximum of three credits from language courses may be recognised. In addition, only advanced courses (level B2 upwards) in the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish are recognised. German language courses are recognised from level C2 upwards. Course fees: Registration dates: )