English - Controversial Topics in Science and Technology: Gateway to English Master's C1
Course 220000EN41 in WS 2017/8
General Data
| Course Type | seminar |
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| Semester Weekly Hours | 2 SWS |
| Organisational Unit | TUM Language Center |
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| Dates |
14 dates in groups |
Assignment to Modules
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SZ0488: Englisch - Gateway to English Master's C1 / English - Gateway to English Master's C1
This module is included in the following catalogs:- Catalogue of language courses as soft-skill courses
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 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 course (e. g. Moodle) TUMonline entry |