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English - Controversial Topics in Science and Technology: Gateway to English Master's C1

Course 220000EN41 in SS 2017

General Data

Course Type seminar
Semester Weekly Hours 2 SWS
Organisational Unit TUM Language Center
Lecturers
Dates 14 dates in groups

Assignment to Modules

Further Information

Courses are together with exams the building blocks for modules. Please keep in mind that information on the contents, learning outcomes and, especially examination conditions are given on the module level only – see section "Assignment to Modules" above.

additional remarks In this course, students will improve their English through studying and discussing controversial issues in science and technology. The specific topics will be determined by the students themselves, but they might include some of these areas: - cloning & stem-cell research - artificial intelligence - the nature of consciousness - climate change - drones - overpopulation - GMO foods - the future of energy - biodiversity - animal ethics - paranormal phenomena Class time will be largely dedicated to presentations, discussions, and debates. The course emphasizes vocabulary, spoken fluency and persuasive writing skills. Graded tasks include an oral presentation with visual aids (25%), multiple drafts of essays (2000 words, 50% total), and a final written examination (25%), all contributing to the final course grade.
Links E-Learning course (e. g. Moodle)
TUMonline entry

Equivalent Courses (e. g. in other semesters)

SemesterTitleLecturersDates
SS 2024 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Schrier, T. Stapel, M. Starck, S. … (total 6) dates in groups
WS 2023/4 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Ritter, J. Schrier, T. Stapel, M. … (total 6) dates in groups
SS 2023 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Hamzi-Schmidt, E. Ritter, J. Schrier, T. … (total 8) dates in groups
WS 2022/3 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Hamzi-Schmidt, E. Ritter, J. Schrier, T. … (total 8) dates in groups
SS 2022 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Hamzi-Schmidt, E. Ritter, J. Schrier, T. … (total 8) dates in groups
WS 2021/2 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Hamzi-Schmidt, E. Jacobs, R. Ritter, J. … (total 9) dates in groups
SS 2021 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Hamzi-Schmidt, E. Schrier, T. Starck, S. dates in groups
WS 2020/1 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Hamzi-Schmidt, E. Schrier, T. Starck, S. dates in groups
SS 2020 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Hamzi-Schmidt, E. Schrier, T. Starck, S. dates in groups
WS 2019/20 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Hamzi-Schmidt, E. Schrier, T. Starck, S. dates in groups
SS 2019 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Hamzi-Schmidt, E. Schrier, T. Starck, S. dates in groups
WS 2018/9 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 Bhar, A. Clark, R. Hamzi-Schmidt, E. Schrier, T. Starck, S.
SS 2018 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1
WS 2017/8 English - Controversial Topics in Science and Technology: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
WS 2017/8 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
WS 2017/8 English - English for Environmental Engineering: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
SS 2017 Block Course Englisch - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
SS 2017 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
SS 2017 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
SS 2017 English - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
WS 2016/7 Block Course Englisch - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
WS 2016/7 Block Course Englisch - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
WS 2016/7 Block Course Englisch - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
WS 2016/7 Englisch - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
WS 2016/7 Block Course Englisch - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
SS 2016 Block Course - English for Academic Purposes Module: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
SS 2016 English - Controversial Topics in Science and Technology: Gateway to English Master's C1 dates in groups
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