Focusing on selected topics in scientific and academic writing helps students to prepare for writing and presenting Bachelor works and research papers (tailored for the respective study program). Additionally, students will be able to successfully prepare for their professional careers (job application process) in their respective fields. Students can express their opinion and provide evidence to support various viewpoints in global business settings (meetings, negotiations, international settings, etc.)

• SE: English 3 - Academic Presentation

Course contents include the following points:

• Job applications (cover letters and CV/resumé writing) and interviews in Engineering & IT fields
• Meetings, international business settings
• Research progress presentation/BA project paper
• Selected Topics in Academic Writing: e.g. abstracts, avoiding plagiarism, paraphrasing and referencing
• Preparation for bachelor paper

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.;
• Swales JM, Feak CB. 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);
• Maher JC. International medical communication in English. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press; 1992. 200 p. (English for special purposes);
• Day RA, Gastel B. How to write and publish a scientific paper. 6th ed. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press; 2006. 302 p;

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

continuously assessed course with

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