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851-0823-00L 2 Credits DS D-GESS
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English Language and Literature (C1-C2)

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Abstract

The course is open to participants who have already reached C1-level English. The course enhances participants' appreciation and understanding of literature in English. Through the analysis and interpretation of literary texts, participants improve their analytical and English language skills; their grammar skills through writing; and their vocabulary through reading, discussions, and writing.

Objective

The aims of the course are to: * Introduce participants to a variety of literary texts in English * Help participants to develop critical, creative, and personal approaches to analyzing literary texts and by extension become more astute readers in general * Provide participants with an opportunity to enhance and practice their argumentation skills in discussions and in writing * Improve the ways in which participants organize their ideas and arguments in a sustained, coherent, and logical manner * Improve participants' grammatical and lexical repertoire through reading and discussion * Impart a life-long interest in literature written in English

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of the performance assessment is solely specified by the Language Center UZH/ETH.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise English Language and Literature (C1-C2) (Sprachenzentrum)
**Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich**
No time listed 2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Science in Perspective (In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.)
    • Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich (A maximum of 3 credit points from language courses may be recognised in the category "Science in Context" throughout the entire bachelor's and master's degree program. Moreover, the following restrictions apply: In the case of the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish, only advanced language courses from level B2 will be credited. German language courses are credited from level C2. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses. Course fees: Registration dates: )