10.08.2011

English in Academics WS 2011/12

Veranstaltungsreihe mit 6 Einzelterminen

Zeit: 17.10.2011 17:00 h - 17.10.2011 18:30 h
Ort: Philipps-Universität Marburg, Seminarraum Graduiertenzentrum Lebens- und Naturwissenschaften, Hans-Meerwein-Straße 07C11

Referent/Beteiligte:

Abigail J. Sherwood

Weitere Informationen:

In academics, English has become the leading language worldwide: for publications, for presenting or discussing research at conferences or for communicating with researchers all over the world. Regardless of your field of interest or your country of origin you must be able to present, understand and discuss complex scientific topics.

Our seminar “English in Academics” aims at enhancing your communication skills covering the following topics:

1.Writing formal emails.

2.Master small talk at conferences.

3.Perfecting a cover letter CV/ resume for applying to jobs in English- speaking countries.

4.Cultural sensitivity.

5.Mastering soft skills.

6.Worst case scenarios – how to handle common blunders with grace.

 A certificate will be given to those participants attending at least four sessions.

Termin

17.10.2011; 17:00-18:30 h
21.11.2011; 17:00-18:30 h
12.12.2011; 17:00-18:30 h
09.01.2012; 17:00-18:30 h
23.01.2012; 17:30-19:00 h
06.02.2012; 17:00-18:30 h

Kompetenzfeld

Wissenschaftliches Präsentieren und Kommunizieren

Zielgruppe

Promovierende und Postdocs aller Fachrichtungen

Modalitäten

Max. 12 Teilnehmer

Intern 50,00 Euro

Extern 150, 00 Euro

Voraussetzung

In advance a placement test has to be taken

Anmeldung bis

14 Tage vor Veranstaltungsbeginn

Anmeldung unter

gradcln@staff.uni-marburg.de