Students will be able to research, cite their resources and present advanced ESP and relevant topics in English. They can structure a technical report and an academic paper using the IMRAD format. Students can write a project proposal. Students can express academic statements (opinions) and provide evidence to support their various viewpoints and arguments, both in presentations and formal academic writing.

• SE: English 2 - Technical English and Business Communication

Course contents include the following points:

• Advanced Academic Writing: e.g. IMRAD format, project proposals, references
• Academic research paper presentation
• Expansion of language structure: grammar, academic vocabulary and style, punctuation, syntax
• Description of research projects conducted in the corresponding degree program (cross-curricular activities) and/or technical devices (depending on ESP-specific group)
• Technical Terminology review and expansion

Selected Chapters from:

• J. M. Penn and E. Hanson, Anatomy and physiology for English language learners. White Plains, NY: Pearson Longman, 2006;
• L. Jones and R. Alexander, New international business English: communication skills in English for business purposes. Workbook: [...], 2., akt. Aufl., Updated ed., 7. pr. Stuttgart: Klett [u.a.], 2008;
• Glendinning EH, McEwan J. Oxford English for information technology [Medienkombination]. Student's book: [...]. 1. publ., 4. print. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press; 2004. 222 p.;
• Glendinning EH, McEwan J. Oxford English for electronics. John McEwan: [Student's book]. 8. impr. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press; 2001. 208 p.;
• S. Bailey: Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, Routledge, 5th edition, 2018
• J. Bottomley: Academic Writing for International Students of Science, Routledge, 2015
• M. McCarthy: Academic Vocabulary in Use Edition with Answers, Cambridge University Press, 2nd edition 2016
• J. Moore: Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice: Upper-Intermediate: Upper-Intermediate B2-C1 with Key (Oxford Academy Vocabulary Practice), Oxford University Press, 2017
• S. Reinhart: Giving Academic Presentations, Ann Arbour, University of Michigan Press, 2013
• JM. Swales, CB. Feak: Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Tasks and Skills. 3rd edition. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press; 2012. 418 p. (Michigan Series in English for Academic & Professional Purposes).

Small-group activities, individual presentations to include feedback sessions.

continuously assessed course with

• Classroom participation,
• presentations,
• individual assignments and exams