Englisch - Controversial Topics in Science and Technology: Gateway to English Master's C1
English - Controversial Topics in Science and Technology: Gateway to English Master's C1
Lehrveranstaltung 220000EN41 im WS 2017/8
Basisdaten
| LV-Art | Seminar |
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| Umfang | 2 SWS |
| betreuende Organisation | TUM Sprachenzentrum |
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| Termine |
14 Termine in Gruppen |
Zuordnung zu Modulen
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SZ0488: Englisch - Gateway to English Master's C1 / English - Gateway to English Master's C1
Dieses Modul ist in den folgenden Katalogen enthalten:- Katalog der Sprachkurse als überfachliche Grundlagen
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| ergänzende Hinweise | 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 building vocabulary, spoken fluency, argumentation techniques, and writing skills. Upon passing this "Gateway to English Master's" course, bachelor's students are permitted to join any of the TUM English-language master’s degree programs without having to take a standardized English language exam (e.g. TOEFL). For this reason, we recommend that bachelor's students take this course between their 3rd and 5th semesters. |
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| Links |
E-Learning-Kurs (z. B. Moodle) TUMonline-Eintrag |