Englisch - English for Nerds: Learning with Sci-fi and Fantasy C1

What it is about

You will practice communicative skills at C1 level with texts and excerpts from science fiction and fantasy works, tailored to topics you choose in a needs analysis. In the end you will be able to understand demanding texts, express yourself fluently and differentiatingly, and clearly present complex and speculative factual matters.

What you will be able to do

• Understand demanding, medium-length texts and recognize implicit meanings
• Fluent and spontaneous speaking without noticeable searching for expressions
• Flexible and effective language use for social, academic and professional purposes
• Produce clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex topics
• Provide differentiated descriptions of future events and speculative outcomes

What the module consists of

• Course/ExerciseCommunicative and task-oriented instruction of the content; listening, reading, writing and speaking practice
• Group work/PresentationDevelopment and presentation on chosen topics; individual assessment of group members
• Writing tasksComposing a written assignment as part of the exam
• Online materials/RevisionStructured review of grammar with provided online materials

Teaching method

• Communicative and task-orientedPromotes active language use and application in realistic situations
• Individual, pair and group workEnables practice of communicative skills and peer feedback
• Presentations and discussionsTrains speaking ability, organization and argumentation
• Listening, reading and writing exercisesTargeted support of all skills
• Online learning platform and materialsSupports preparation, practice and repetition