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Scientific and Technical English I
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Abstract
STE 1 is a "Brückenkurs" in a workshop atmosphere extending school skills for information-oriented English up to the level of professional working proficiency. The student is provided with a universal framework for expressing the ideas and relations common to communication in all scientific disciplines.
Objective
To extend the student´s level of proficiency by (1) imparting a sizable general concept vocabulary that cuts across all fields of knowledge and (2) reviewing those distinctive features of grammar (syntax and morphology) that characterize information transfer. Numerous exercises are offered to achieve these goals.
Content
STE 1 is a "Brückenkurs" in a workshop atmosphere extending school skills for information-oriented English up to the level of professional working proficiency. The student is provided with a universal framework for expressing the ideas and relations common to communication in all scientific disciplines. Original material (core vocabulary thesaurus with workbook) is used, along with specific grammar exercises and up-to-date texts from scientific and technical journals. Video material on communication skills to improve fluency and accuracy of expression is integrated into the course.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Please click on "Literatur".
Literature
"Professional English in Science and Technology" 5th edition, J.G. Guess, Oldenbourg Verlag, together with Technical English: Vocabulary and Grammar, Brieger/Pohl, Summertown Publishing, both available at the Polybuchhandlung. It is necessary to have these books to participate in the first session! Other material will be given out in the first session (fee SF 10).
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
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Scientific and Technical English I
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2 h weekly |
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Scientific and Technical English I
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Compulsory Electives GESS (Categorically all students at ETH Zurich are required to obtain 8 credit points (ECTS) within the frame of this elective course program throughout their studies; 6 credit points during the bachelor and 2 for the master. Some of the lectures are part of other departments’ curricula. Further information can be found in the course catalog or at the particular student offices.)
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Language Center ETH/Uni (Please be advised that your online-registration at the language centre has to be simultaneous ( ) as otherwise your registration for the course will not be valid. External guest auditors are requested to register directly at the language center)
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