English For Academic Purposes (IT4SSM) 26-27 S1

The ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (IT for Smart and Sustainable Mobility studies) course aims to provide students with knowledge on:

• the functions, types and structure of summaries;
• linguistic and rhetorical patterns in summaries;
• agreeing on the topic of a team presentation;
• selecting the content for the presentation form the source materials;
• discussing the structure, length, visual aids, etc.;
• dividing work, responsibilities and setting deadlines;
• preparing an oral meeting report;
• leading and participating in an academic discussion;
• selecting content and commenting a slide-show or any other visual support (pace, timing);
• the do’s and don’ts of visual efficiency in a variety of academic settings that imply oral skills;

MODULE 1: Introduction to English for Academic Purposes (12 hours)
Analysing the structure of an academic article; Describing diagrams and charts; Conducting a discussion, taking part in a discussion, producing an oral report, expressing agreement/disagreement, asking for clarification, explaining, giving the floor, arguing, negotiating, mediating concepts.

Lesson 1. Analysing the structure of an academic article
Lesson 2. Literature review
Lesson 3. Mediating information – Diagrams and Charts
Lesson 4. Preparing for a discussion
Lesson 5. Preparing for a presentation
Lesson 6. Introduction to project work
MODULE 2: Academic Writing (10 hours)
Introducing the basic elements and structures in academic writing; Analysing sentence structure; Writing paragraphs; Comparing summaries and paraphrases; The notion of plagiarism in academic writing

Lesson 1. Analysing sentence structure
Lesson 2. Paraphrasing texts
Lesson 3. Plagiarism
Lesson 4. Writing summaries
Lesson 5. Writing paragraphs
MODULE 3: Academic Presentation (14 hours)
Language and skills necessary for presenting at in the academic and professional contexts and interaction with other participants in presentations; Soft skills in presentations; Different presentation formats and presenting styles.

Lesson 1. Presentation structure and signposting language
Lesson 2. Interruptions, summarising, and dealing with questions
Lesson 3. Delivery and non-verbal cues (body language, speech quality, elements of public speaking)
Lesson 4. Visual aspects – the use of modern technologies in preparing presentations
Lesson 5. Modern approaches to presenting and public speaking
Lesson 6. Team project presentations and assessment- Part I
Lesson 7. Team project presentations and assessment- Part II

For a detailed description of the course, please refer to the course study guide above (it will open in a new tab).

Timetable:

MODULE 1:
• Thursday 8th October 2026 9.00 – 12.15
• Thursday 15th October 2026 9.00 – 12.15
• Thursday 22nd October 2026 9.00 – 12.15

MODULE 2:
• Thursday 29th October 2026 9.00 – 12.15
• Thursday 5th November 2026 9.00 – 12.15
• Thursday 19th November 2026 9.00 – 10.30

MODULE 3:
• Thursday 19th November 2026 10.45 – 12.15
• Thursday 26th November 2026 9.00 – 12.15
• Thursday 3rd December 2026 9.00 – 12.15
• Thursday 10th December 2026 9.00 – 12.15

*The schedule of the lectures may be adjusted after the course begins, with the agreement of the teacher and the course participants.

• EUNICE master’s students: enrolled as a student of IT4SSM in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check the partner universities here).
• Dedicated to IT for Smart & Sustainable Mobility students!
• English B2-C1 CEFR level.

Study Level: Master

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: a Learning Agreement must be completed in advance in coordination with your departmental advisor. Please contact your examination office and study programme coordinator in good time once you are accepted for the courses you would like to attend. For any other questions you can contact: eunice@b-tu.de
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.