1. WiSe 2011/12© 2011, Lee Traynor, MA (Oxon) The Language of Science: Introduction This course, how to get started, what you will be doing, and when.

2. WiSe 2011/12© 2011, Lee Traynor, MA (Oxon) Courses/Semesters EN504: English for Biochemistry EN505: English for Biology (2) EN511: English for Horticulture/Plant Biotechnology  11/13 Sessions  Presentation (oral) with written transcript (50%)  Dossier (20%), Essay (30%)  2 ECTS points

3. WiSe 2011/12© 2011, Lee Traynor, MA (Oxon) At the next session You must sign into the Moodle platform (moodle.fsz.uni- hannover.de) and bring to class: Your personal copy of “Course Aims: Statement of Teaching Goals” (Moodle) Student ID Be prepared to introduce yourself and your presentation topic.

4. WiSe 2011/12© 2011, Lee Traynor, MA (Oxon) Presentation Research articles Podcasts/Transcripts Popular Articles News Items Textbooks Sources, Presentation, Dossier, and Essay Essay Dossier, Script

5. WiSe 2011/12© 2011, Lee Traynor, MA (Oxon) Your responsibilities Choice of topic and materials (vs. test: my choice of...) Competent use of sources (no copying!) True transcript of presentation Verifiable progress via dossiers. These will contain: Papers read (references), notes, and summaries; Vocabulary, meanings, examples in context.

6. WiSe 2011/12© 2011, Lee Traynor, MA (Oxon) Semester Timetable Presentations from October 31-November 4 to December 5-9, 2011 Dossiers to be handed in by December 12, 2011 Transcripts of the presentations to be submitted by December 16, 2011 Essay deadline: January 9, 2012 NB: Work must be submitted on the Moodle platform and not by email. Submissions will be checked for plagiarism.

7. WiSe 2011/12© 2011, Lee Traynor, MA (Oxon) After the Course Certification FSZ qualified certificate & DAAD/DFA/ISEP Studying/Working Abroad Your Personal Statement/Reference