English - Scientific Presentation and Writing C2

Module SZ0453

This Module is offered by TUM Language Center.

This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.

Module version of WS 2015/6 (current)

There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.

Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.

available module versions
WS 2015/6	SS 2011

Basic Information

SZ0453 is a semester module in English language at Bachelor’s level and Master’s level which is offered irregularly.

This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.

Catalogue of language courses as soft-skill courses

Total workload	Contact hours	Credits (ECTS)
90 h	30 h	3 CP

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

This course allows students to practice for formal speaking tasks in English such as a class presentation, dissertation defense or conference talk, and for completing formal written tasks such as a journal article, report, project proposal or a literature summary.

Learning Outcome

After completion of this module students can understand with increased ease virtually everything heard or read; they can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation, and they can express themselves spontaneously very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

Preconditions

Ability to begin work at the C2 level as evidenced by a placement test score in the range of 80 – 100 percent. (Please check current announcements as the exact percentages may vary each semester.)

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Courses and Schedule

WS 2019/20 WS 2018/9 WS 2017/8 WS 2016/7 SS 2016 WS 2015/6 SS 2015 WS 2014/5

Type	SWS	Title	Lecturer(s)	Dates
SE	2	English - Scientific Presentation and Writing C2	Allott, J. Clark, R.	dates in groups

Learning and Teaching Methods

This course makes use of video-taping and classroom evaluation to help students develop their public speaking skill. Techniques for evaluating one’s own writing will be practiced, with opportunities to revise drafts. Oral and written peer evaluations will form a regular component of the class sessions including use of an online peer forum and online instructor feedback.

Media

Course handouts, online platform, video taping

Literature

Some recommended reference works:
Silyn-Roberts, Heather. (2000) Writing for Science and Engineering: Papers, Presentations and Reports. Butterworth Heinemann Publishers. ISBN 0-7506-4636-5.

Reinhart, Susan (2002) Giving Academic Presentations. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. ISBN 0-472-08884.

Oshima, Alice, Ann Hogue (2006) Writing Academic English 4th Ed. Pearson Longman. ISBN 0-13-152359-7.

Wiliams, Joseph (2000) Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace Addison, Wesley Longman Co. ISBN 0-321-28831-9.

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

Grades for oral presentations including a handout and visual aids (25%), written homework assignments (50%), and a final exam (25%) contribute equally to the final course grade. Duration of the final examination: 60 minutes.

Current exam dates

Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.

Title
Time	Location	Info	Registration
English - Scientific Presentation and Writing C2
Mon, 2020-02-03, 15:00 till 16:30		Raum 204, Richard-Wagner-Str. 3	till 2020-01-15 (cancelation of registration till 2020-01-27)
Mon, 2020-02-03, 15:00 till 16:30		Raum 0714, Arcisstr. 21	till 2020-01-15 (cancelation of registration till 2020-01-27)