Hours per week
Objectives of the course (preferably expressed in terms of learning outcomes and competences): A good grasp of English whereby the students can familiarize themselves with English as it is used in a scientific context. Emphasis is given on grammar, reading and speaking skills.
Course contents: Reading comprehension of technical texts, focus on terminology and appropriate language in use, speaking, grammar revision, introducing academic writing, listening.
The Department of Biology of the University of Crete was established in 1981 and is today an internationally recognized center for contemporary university education and research in the field of Biology.