230751 Englisch: Academic Skills in English (S) (WiSe 2026/2027)

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This course develops the academic English skills required for successful study and research in an international university environment. Students will learn how to read academic texts critically, participate effectively in seminars, deliver presentations, write academic assignments, and engage professionally in academic communication. Particular attention is paid to the expectations of English-language academia and to the challenges commonly faced by students studying in a multilingual and international context.

By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate more confidently and effectively in academic and professional settings.

Topics include (but are not limited to):

  • Conferencing/networking/small talk
  • writing for different audiences
  • formal and informal presentations
  • Critical reading skills
  • Research and using the library
  • Data management tools
  • Multilingualism in Academia
  • Poster presentations
  • The use of AI in research and writing
  • CV & letter writing
  • Using academic skills in the workplace

Requirements for participation, required level

No C-test is required for this course. A minimum English level of B2 is recommended. If you're unsure of your English level, take the placement test here: https://www.sprachtest.de/einstufungstest-englisch

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Dates ( Calendar view )

Frequency Weekday Time Format / Place Period  
weekly Mi 12-14   12.10.2026-05.02.2027

Subject assignments

Module Course Requirements  
23-FSZ-M20_a Learning Languages: Specific Skills and/or Specialising in the Foreign Language Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in den Fremdsprachen 1. Teil Ungraded examination
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Spracherwerb: Spezifische Fertigkeiten bzw. Spezialisierung in der Fremdsprache 2. Teil Ungraded examination
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Degree programme/academic programme Validity Variant Subdivision Status Semester LP  
Fachsprachenzentrumskurse ENG   2.5 unbenotet  

Several presentations and short writing assignments will be required.

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Type(s) / SWS (hours per week per semester)
seminar (S) / 2
Language
This lecture is taught in english
Department
Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies
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