English - Intensive Thesis Writers' Workshop C2
Module SZ0471
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
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 | |
|---|---|
| SS 2022 | WS 2015/6 |
Basic Information
SZ0471 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 is aimed at students currently writing theses or dissertations. It combines group seminars with individual consultations. All sessions go beyond mere questions of “correct” grammar and word choice and emphasize instead stylistic guidelines for compelling and clear English writing at a high academic level. Discussions have a slight emphasis on strategies for German speakers but are appropriate to students from any language background. The individual sessions are tailored to the needs of each student.
Learning Outcome
After completion of this module, students will be able to express themselves with greater clarity and precision in written English. They will become more familiar with strategies for effective academic writing in English specifically, while gaining a sense for potential contrasts with their own native languages. Students will develop techniques to implement compelling sentence constructions, create cohesion within and between sentences, and render paragraphs coherent through specific semantic and syntactic choices.
Corresponds to C2 of the CER.
Corresponds to C2 of the CER.
Preconditions
For students currently writing theses or dissertations in English. Ability to begin work at the upper C1 or C2 level of the GER, as demonstrated by a score above 75% on the English placement test at www.moodle.tum.de. Basic understanding of grammatical terms (e.g., parts of speech, subject, verb, object, active, passive, nominalization).
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
WS 2022/3
SS 2022
WS 2021/2
SS 2021
WS 2020/1
SS 2020
WS 2019/20
SS 2019
WS 2018/9
SS 2018
WS 2017/8
SS 2017
WS 2016/7
SS 2016
WS 2015/6
SS 2015
WS 2014/5
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS | 2 | English - Intensive Thesis Writers' Workshop C2 | Jacobs, R. | dates in groups |
eLearning |
| SE | 2 | Intensive Course English Intensive Thesis Writers' Workshop C2 | Wellershausen, N. | dates in groups |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Seminars adopt a communicative and skills-oriented approach through group discussion, case studies, presentations, group work, etc. Individual sessions use students’ texts as the primary learning materials.
Media
Handouts, presentations, audio-visual material, students’ own texts.
Literature
Handouts and selected extracts from published sources will be used in the course. Key literature will be advised by the teacher and/ or listed in the course description.
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
Performance, testing the learning outcomes specified in the module description, is examined by a cumulative portfolio of competence and action-oriented tasks. Students’ thesis-writing ability will be assessed based on their demonstration of clear improvements over the course of the workshop, showing that an effort has been made to implement the material discussed in class and the individual consultations with the instructor.