Englisch - The Science of Science Fiction C1

What it is about

You practice communicative skills at C1 level using short texts and excerpts from science fiction literature. Topics align with your interests in scientifically-technical professional fields. In the end you will be able to understand demanding texts, express yourself spontaneously and in a differentiated way, and present complex issues clearly and in a structured manner, in particular describe future or speculative scenarios.

What you will be able to do

• Understand demanding, mid-length texts and recognize implicit meanings
• Speak fluently and spontaneously without obvious search for expressions
• Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes
• Write clearly structured, detailed texts on complex topics
• Describe future events and speculative outcomes in a differentiated way

What the module consists of

• Kommunikative ÜbungenPromote active use of the language through discussions, pair work and group work
• PräsentationenTrain oral expressiveness and subject-specific presentation
• SchreibworkshopsImprove written production and structural abilities
• Listening-ÜbungenSharpen listening comprehension in an academically-technical context

Teaching method

• Kommunikativ und skills-orientiertTo foster active language use and job-relevant skills
• Gruppendiskussionen und FallstudienFor applying language in realistic situations
• Präsentationen und PaararbeitFor oral practice and peer-to-peer feedback
• SchreibworkshopsTo improve writing expression and structural skills
• Listening-ÜbungenTo promote listening comprehension