SoSe 2010 » English for Mathematicians
Synopsis
English for Mathematicians
Englisch für Mathematiker
Durchführung: Sprachenzentrum
Synopsis
This module focuses on the communication of mathematics in the medium
of English. Its main aim is to raise language
awareness and to provide the necessary
knowledge and practice in the use of English
for the specific purpose of communicating mathematics.
Students receive guidance and training in written and spoken English
with particular emphasis on the communication of mathematical ideas,
mathematical argument and mathematical writing.
They learn to express themselves in English at the level and in the
style appropriate for mathematical presentations, both orally and in
writing.
The course will enhance skills in
subject specific
communication for an international
English-speaking academic and professional
environment.
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.
Literature
Higham: Handbook of Writing for Mathematical Sciences
Krantz: A Primer of Mathematical Writing
Steenrod, Halmos, Schiffer, Dieudonne: How to Write Mathematics
Jerzy Trzeciak:
Writing Mathematical Papers in English
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