Modulhandbuch B.Sc. Mathematik - Fachbereich Mathematik ...

Modulnummer: (Bausteine: 40-21-0790-ku)
Forschungsgebiet:
Administration: Otto
Konzeption: Otto
Studienjahr: 2
Bemerkungen:
Sprache: englisch
Dauer: 1 Semester
Turnus: jedes SS
English for Mathematicians
Englisch für Mathematiker
Lehrformen: Kurs mit sprachpraktischen Übungen (2)
Leistungspunkte: 3
Voraussetzungen: Analysis und Lineare Algebra, solide Grundkenntnisse Englisch
Leistungsnachweise: Studienleistung
Lernergebnisse
Students will be made aware of language quality and style in the communication of mathematics in the medium of
English. They will analyse and practice written and oral communication with particular emphasis on mathematical ideas,
mathematical argument and clarity and precision in mathematical expression. As a result they will learn to express
themselves in English at a level appropriate for mathematical presentations, both orally and in writing.
Inhalt
Contents
Communication in an international scientific environment: oral and written presentations in English; specific modes of
mathematical communication. English for mathematical papers and English for mathematical presentations: logic and
structure of mathematical argument and exposition; idiom and style of good mathematical writing. Idiosyncrasies of
Mathematical English: common mathematical terminology; specific vocabulary; terms of Greek and Latin origin; spelling
and pronunciation; grammar and punctuation; symbols and abbreviations; phraseology, diction and elocution. Analysis
of mathematical text samples. Common mistakes and pitfalls: spelling, pronunciation, grammar and sentential structure,
punctuation, idiomatics, etc.
Literatur
Higham: Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical Sciences
Krantz: A Primer of Mathematical Writing
Steenrod, Halmos, Schiffer, Dieudonne: How to Write Mathematics
Trzeciak: Writing Mathematical Papers in English
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