Across the health, life and natural sciences, expertise in English as a lingua franca is a prerequisite. In this course, you build vocabulary and develop the analytic reading, listening, speaking and writing skills necessary to understand and actively participate in university courses and research as well as interact effectively with others in the workplace.
Some of the topics we will cover include:
- Writing and speaking about complex cause-and-effect relations
- Describing processes and methods clearly and accurately
- Presenting, analyzing and discussing results in a rigorous manner
- Balancing assertive and cautious language to convince others of your findings
This course offers you plenty opportunity to develop confidence and fluency when speaking to others about current scientific topics. It also offers you ample training in turning what you read, hear and think into scientific writing that is cogent and enthuses your readers.
The course is suitable for students across the health, life and natural sciences such as sport, exercise and health, medicine, nursing science, environmental sciences, life and physical sciences.
Prerequisite: At least 2 semesters of study in health, life or natural sciences.
Upon completion of this course, participants can enroll in advanced speaking and writing courses, such as:
English: Presentation and Discussion in Academic and Professional Settings
Writing to Be Published for the Natural Sciences
Composing Attractive Abstracts (Natural and Life Sciences)