Language and Short Courses 2024/2025

Academic Writing in German Academic Writing in German

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Unfortunately, this course has already ended.

Course location
Berlin
Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: B2, C1, C2
Date(s)
  • 17 October - 12 December 2024 (Registration deadline of course provider: 19 September 2024)
Mode of study
Fully online
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire course)
None
Pace of course
Mixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

Weekly online live sessions: Thursdays, 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. Berlin Time (CEST until 27 October 2024, then CET)

Fees: 650 EUR course fee, plus 75 EUR registration fee

Target group

Young and experienced professionals, graduates, postgraduates, and advanced students who are seeking to enhance their competence in written German for academic purposes (study, doctorate, research, teaching, etc.) or other purposes (journalism, work, etc.)

Description/content

Studying or working in an academic setting in the German-speaking world requires not only a proficient command of the German language but also mastery of the rules and conventions of academic writing in German. This course will teach you techniques and skills that will enable you to write better texts and effectively express your expertise with linguistic precision. From delivering presentations and writing reviews to crafting academic term papers, doctoral theses, or project papers, by the end of the course, you will be proficient in producing well-structured, comprehensible, and engaging academic texts in German.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Certificate of participation
Online learning element is part of a study programme
Yes
Average number of hours per week
4
Average number of participants per group/course
8
Data protection and privacy measures for online resources of students are in place
Yes
The didactic concept is geared towards digital teaching and the learning materials are designed accordingly
Yes
Dates and costs
  • 17 October - 12 December 2024 (Registration deadline of course provider: 19 September 2024), costs: EUR 725
This price includes
  • Course fees
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

Weekly online live sessions: Thursdays, 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. Berlin Time (CEST until 27 October 2024, then CET)

Fees: 650 EUR course fee, plus 75 EUR registration fee

Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: B2, C1, C2
Language requirements

German language abilities in speaking and writing at the upper intermediate level (at least a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Technical equipment and programmes
  • Stable Internet connection
  • Fully functional device (computer, laptop, or tablet with camera and microphone, headset recommended)
  • Software: Webex Meetings
Submit application to

https://www.continued.fu-berlin.de/Online-Courses/Academic-Writing-in-German/index.html

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
No

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