Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2023

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Science in Perspective In “Science in Perspective”-courses students learn to reflect on ETH’s STEM subjects from the perspective of humanities, political and social sciences. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "Science in Perspective" courses.
Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich A maximum of 3 credit points from language courses may be recognised in the category "Science in Context" throughout the entire bachelor's and master's degree program. Moreover, the following restrictions apply: In the case of the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish, only advanced language courses from level B2 will be credited. German language courses are credited from level C2. Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html
851-0864-00L	Arabic IV (A2.2) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	Arabic IV leads to A2.1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is the final part (A1.2 level) of a four-semester Arabic course. The aims of the course are to expand participants’ skills in discussing daily events and simple Arabic texts.
Learning objective	Participants are able to use the Arabic language adequately in selected areas. The focus is on speaking, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension at A2.2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Participants are able to discuss in Arabic the contents of simple Arabic texts. They have acquired basic Arabic grammar skills and can continue to develop their language skills independently with the help of grammar books.
851-0866-03L	Arabic: Egyptian Arabic (A2.1) Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	This course in Egyptian dialect introduces participants to the colloquial Arabic of Cairo, which is understood throughout the Arab world. The focus is on oral expression and listening comprehension. The course builds on good basic skills in High Arabic (Fusha).
Learning objective	A particular focus of this course is on speaking, listening comprehension, and – to a lesser degree – reading comprehension skills at A2.1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, as well as on developing cultural competence. Participants are able to use the language adequately and can conduct themselves in a culturally appropriate manner in an Egyptian-speaking environment. Content areas that are embedded in various communicative tasks relate primarily to typical situations you might encounter when staying in an Arabic country: Talking about yourself and your environment; finding your way around; using public transport; obtaining information; shopping; and eating out.
851-0876-00L	Chinese II (A1.2) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	3 credits	4G	University lecturers
Abstract	Chinese II leads to A1.2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It provides a continuation of participants’ skills in standard modern Chinese and in Chinese script. The goal of the course is for participants to communicate in and deal with simple everyday situations. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life.
Learning objective	Participants are able to use the Chinese language adequately in selected areas and can conduct themselves in a culturally appropriate manner. The focus is on oral language skills at A1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; reading and writing skills are fostered simultaneously. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. Participants learn about 200 new characters. (After two semesters, participants know about 400 characters). Content areas that are embedded in various communicative tasks include: - Describing a day in your life - Discussing your current studies - Hobbies - Making appointments - Going to a restaurant
851-0878-00L	Chinese IV (A2.2) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	3 credits	4G	University lecturers
Abstract	Chinese IV leads to A2.2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It provides an extension of participants’ skills in standard modern Chinese and in Chinese script. The goal of the course is for participants to communicate in and deal with more complex everyday situations. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life.
Learning objective	Participants are able to use the Chinese language adequately in selected areas and can conduct themselves in a culturally appropriate manner. The focus is on oral language skills at A2.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; reading and writing skills are fostered simultaneously. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. Participants learn about 200 new characters. (After four semesters, participants know about 800 characters). Content areas that are embedded in various communicative tasks include: - Finding an apartment - Communicating with a landlord when there are problems - Travel
851-0880-00L	Japanese II (A1.2) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	3 credits	4G	University lecturers
Abstract	Japanese II leads to A1.2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is the second part of a five-semester Japanese course. This course builds on participants’ basic vocabulary and knowledge of Japanese sentence structures. The focus is on expanding participants’ ability to act and on increasing their range of expression.
Learning objective	Participants are able to use the Japanese language adequately in selected areas, and they can write logically structured texts about their daily lives and write these on a computer in Sino-Japanese mixed script. The focus is equally on fostering speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills at A1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, as well as on developing cultural competence. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. The following content is dealt with: Invitations, rejections, and making appointments; leisure activities; personal preferences; family; making suggestions.
851-0884-00L	Japanese 2 (A1.2) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	Japanese 2 leads to A1.2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is the second part of a five-semester Japanese course. This course builds on participants’ basic vocabulary and knowledge of Japanese sentence structures. The focus is on expanding participants’ ability to act and on increasing their range of expression.
Learning objective	Participants are able to use the Japanese language adequately in selected areas, and they can write logically structured texts about their daily lives and write these on a computer in Sino-Japanese mixed script. The focus is equally on fostering speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills at A1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, as well as on developing cultural competence. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. The following content is dealt with: Invitations, rejections, and making appointments; leisure activities; personal preferences; family; making suggestions.
851-0882-01L	Japanese IV (A2.2) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	Japanese IV leads to A2.2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is the fourth part of a five-semester Japanese course. The goal of the course is to give participants the opportunity to practice colloquial Japanese, read general-language texts in Sino-Japanese mixed script, use and extend their basic vocabulary and sentence structures.
Learning objective	Participants are able to use the Japanese language adequately in selected areas. The focus is equally on fostering speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills at A2.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, as well as on the development of cultural competence. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. The following content is dealt with: Describing plans, taking precautions, hearsay, and requesting services.
851-0834-20L	Modern Greek Language II (A1.2) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	Modern Greek II leads to A1.2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is the second part of a four-semester Modern Greek course. The goal of the course is that participants acquire basic language skills in speaking, listening comprehension, and reading and writing Greek script. The focus is also on vocabulary extension, basic grammar, and pronunciation practice.
Learning objective	Participants are able to use Modern Greek adequately in selected areas. They can form simple sentences in past and future tenses. They can write short descriptive texts. They can filter out a general overview from the information presented on Greek websites. The focus is on speaking, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension skills at A1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and on developing cultural competence. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. Content areas that are embedded in various communicative tasks include: Talking about work rhythms and holiday plans; giving information about times, dates, days of the week, months, name days, birthdays, and other holidays; talking about the weather; booking a holiday; asking for information about a place; making arrangements with friends; and talking about leisure activities.
851-0834-21L	Modern Greek Language IV (A2.2) No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	Modern Greek IV leads to A2.1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is the final part of a four-semester Modern Greek course. The goal of the course is for participants to expand their language skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. The focus is also on grammar structures, vocabulary extension, and improving the ability of self-expression
Learning objective	Participants are able to use Modern Greek adequately in selected areas. They can follow the class in Greek. They can speak about hypothetical and real options. They can use verbal aspects of durations correctly in the past and the future. The focus is on speaking, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and writing skills at A2.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and on developing cultural competence. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. Content areas that are embedded in various communicative tasks include: Writing descriptions; expressing your own opinion and asking others about their opinions; understanding and repeating a weather forecast; talking about problems encountered while travelling; describing photos; talking about hobbies; talking about how things used to be; discussing environmental issues; knowing about various jobs and workplaces; and understanding and repeating recipes.
851-0889-00L	Swedish I A1.2 No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	Swedish I leads to A1.2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course is the first part of a two-semester Swedish course. The goal of the course is for participants to gain basic language skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
Learning objective	Participants are able to use Swedish adequately in selected areas. The focus is on speaking, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension skills at A1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and on developing cultural competence. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. Content areas that are embedded in various communicative tasks include: Greetings, introducing yourself, and speaking about yourself (including about your personal and professional identity and your interests); and asking for information and requesting services.
851-0889-02L	Swedish II A2.1 No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	Swedish II leads to A2.1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course is the second part of a two-semester Swedish course. The goal of the course is for participants to extend their language skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing.
Learning objective	Participants are able to use Swedish adequately in selected areas. The focus is on speaking, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension skills at A2.1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and on developing cultural competence. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. Content areas that are embedded in various communicative tasks include: Talking about your relatives and family; talking about past and future events; expressing your views on things you (don’t) like; expressing your opinion; and requesting information (including about directions and the weather).
851-0849-03L	Portuguese Brazilian A2-B2: Urban Popular Music Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	1G	University lecturers
Abstract	In this course, participants engage with various themes of urban popular music in Brazil. They gain an understanding of some aspects of culture and the history of Brazil in relation to various music genres, periods of artistic expression, main composers, and interpreters of Brazilian music.
Learning objective	The aim of this course is to expose the(delete) participants to the language with a musical approach using linguistic and cultural resources to develop and improve their oral and written learning and communication skills.
851-0816-08L	French B2-C1: Debating and Presentation Skills Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	1 credit	1G	University lecturers
Abstract	Based on the main controversial issues of the moment, this course offers participants the opportunity to reflect on the rhetorical tools essential to the art of debate and to put these tools into practice in order to improve their ability to express themselves quickly, effectively, and fluently.
Learning objective	This course allows participants to develop specific skills in oral expression, as well as comprehension, in the context of controversial discussion. After observing various practices and rhetorical tools in the art of debate in an initial phase, participants put the theory into practice in order to produce clearly structured argumentation and improve their ability to interact effectively rhetorically and quickly in a controversial debate.
851-0816-07L	French B2-C1: Language and Literature Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	1G	University lecturers
Abstract	This course offers participants the opportunity to read short stories in order to raise their awareness of linguistic aspects and cultural issues in the Francophone world, and to improve their oral skills, mainly through oral presentations.
Learning objective	The primary objective of this course is to develop participants’ written comprehension and, more specifically, to refine their perception of the implicit meanings and cultural aspects present in the literary texts proposed for reading. The course further aims to raise participants' awareness of contemporary cultural issues in the Francophone world. Another goal is to improve participants’ oral skills, specifically so they can deliver structured presentations and express personal, informed, and nuanced opinions.
851-0826-06L	Italian B2-C1: Outside the Classroom No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	This course allows participants to practice Italian in a real-life situation: At the Zurich art museum (Kunsthaus), participants look at art works while listening to an Italian audio guide; they then discuss the art. The course alternates between seven museum visits and seven in-class lessons. At home, participants study their chosen art works in more depth and prepare oral and written summaries.
Learning objective	The course uses art as a means for participants to practice all four language skills: Reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Further activities enable participants to enhance vocabulary and grammar learning. Participants receive written feedback on their written work, and recurring errors are discussed in class.
851-0826-03L	Italian B2-C1: Language Structure No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	The course gives participants the opportunity to broaden and intensify their knowledge of complex morphosyntactic structures. The objective is to improve their proficiency in expressing complex content. The aim is that at the end of the course, participants understand a wide range of texts and are able to express themselves clearly and effectively in a wide variety of oral and written situations.
Learning objective	The course helps participants to explore various ways in which they can express complex thoughts and ideas through different types of subordinate clauses, including consecutive, concessive, and hypothetical sentences, and indirect speech. Using a range of written and oral activities, participants also practice aspects of grammar that often pose difficulties at an advanced level: verb tenses and modes, use of articles and pronouns, adjectives and past participle agreement, choice of prepositions, and word order. At the same time, the course focuses on vocabulary expansion.
851-0846-03L	Spanish B2: Grammar and Communication Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	The most important grammar topics of this course are past tense forms, subordinate clauses, linking devices, reported speech, periphrastic verb constructions, and verbs that express change. The course also deals with topics that typically cause problems for higher level learners, including ser/estar, por/para, and indicative and subjunctive forms of verbs.
Learning objective	In this course, participants improve their comprehension of written and oral texts that deal with current issues, as well as of scientific texts from participants’ own fields of study. They are able to analyse various points of view and can create clear and detailed oral and written texts on scientific issues from their field of study, while taking a position and expressing definite views on these issues
851-0856-06L	Spanish B2-C1: The Realities of the Hispanic World Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	This course gives participants an initial insight into the contemporary reality of the global Spanish-speaking community through journalistic texts. The skills they practice in this approach include reading, writing, and oral interaction, and the course includes reading and writing activities and oral debates.
Learning objective	Participants work on two areas: First, due the size of the Hispanic world, each week they focus on a nation or a region, thus gaining a deeper insight into that nation. Second, participants can choose to investigate various aspects of the Hispanic world, according to their own interests. This course gives an overview of the societies that form the Hispanic world in two ways: On the one hand, the course looks at the perspectives of the various nations that comprise this international community, and on the other, it looks at various aspects that define this community, including its politics, news, traditions, and culture.
851-0846-02L	Spanish B2-C1: Language and Cinema Does not take place this semester. No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	The course introduces specific thematics in Spanish-speaking regions or countries through the cinema, taking into account the geopolitical and cultural spectrum of the Spanish language.
Learning objective	The course aims to visual observation, development of ideas, presentation, and interaction. Some basic elements of movie-making are presented. The participant gets familiarized with images, customs, dialogs and vocabulary, carrying out an observation, analysis, and comment of these elements. Glossaries of different linguistic regions are created.
851-0865-01L	Arabic V B1 No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding course directly at "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zürich". Course fees: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse/Kursgebuehren1.html Registration dates: https://www.sprachenzentrum.uzh.ch/en/Sprachkurse.html	W	2 credits	2G	University lecturers
Abstract	This course deals with modern Arabic poetry, while also giving space to the history and development of Arabic poetry. The participants read Arabic poems which are historically located through Arabic prose texts. Particular attention is paid to the specific adaption of poems, e.g. setting them to music or using them for political purposes.
Learning objective	The participants develop an understanding of the cultural significance of Arabic poetry in the past and present. They can read and understand simpler works by modern authors.

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