English for Science 310-CS2-2PDWIV-2
Study profile – General academic
Form of study – Full-time
Type of course – Elective
Field: Exact and natural sciences, discipline: Chemical sciences
Year of study/semester – Year II, Master’s degree, winter semester
Prerequisites – Good knowledge of English, academic-level preparation in chemistry
Number of hours of classes, broken down by form of instruction – 30 hours of seminar
Teaching methods: Textwork, audiovisual material, independent work
ECTS credits – 2
Student workload balance
Quantitative indicators – Student workload related to activities requiring direct involvement of the instructor: 32 hours, corresponding to 1.3 ECTS points; and student workload not requiring direct involvement of the instructor: 18 hours, corresponding to 0.7 ECTS points.
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Learning outcomes
SKILLS, student:
- is able to prepare a written work in the field of chemistry in English. KP7_UK1
SOCIAL COMPETENCE, student:
- understands the limitations of their own knowledge and communication skills in English, as well as the need for lifelong learning and self-education. KP7_UU2
Assessment criteria
Attendance is required for credit, along with active participation in exercises and completion of assignements.
The grading is in accordance with the regulations of the UwB study program.
Flexible forms of assessment may be introduced by agreement between the lecturer and the student, in line with universal design principles, with the understanding that such conditions should be established at the beginning of the teaching cycle.
Bibliography
[1] Coghill, A.M.; Garson, L.R.; American Chemical Society. The ACS style guide: effective communication of scientific information. 3rd ed. American Chemical Society; Oxford University Press: Washington, DC, Oxford; New York, 2006.
[2] Hewings, M. Advanced grammar in use : a reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 1999.
[3] Thomson, A.J.; Martinet, A.V. A practical English grammar. 4th ed. Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1986.
[4] Wallwork, A. English for academic correspondence and socializing. 1st ed. Springer: New York, 2011.
[5] Gustavii, B.r. How to write & illustrate a scientific paper. 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press: New York, 2008.
Additional information
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