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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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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:21:25

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

  • 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 "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Course fees: Registration dates: )