English | UNIcert III.1.1 | English in Social Sciences

Course description

This course is part 1 of the UNIcert® III programme AND it is also an optional seminar towards the sustainability certificate NAO.

The focus of the course lies on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Green University.

Small teams write a project description on the topic of “Green University” and also submit it to the OvGU’s sustainability office

Teaching materials

Teaching materials vary and are generally made available on Moodle during the course.

Requirements

Knowledge of English at university entrance level (B2 CEFR)

Examinable components

Production of two texts types comprising altogether 1,200 words: Project description (teamwork) and argumentation (individual work)

Learning Content

Academic Writing & Presenting
Listening and reading skills
Creating posters or websites
Writing a project description for the university (green or/and sustainable university)
Sustainability
Referencing & avoiding plagiarism
Formal vs informal English

Schedule & Credit Points

Target Group

Optionally required module for specific degree programs in the Humanities faculty
Open to all students who want to obtain the Sustainability Certificate NAO

Remarks on Registration

Registration only via https://sprachenzentrum.ovgu.de (see dates there)
Before the actual enrolment, all students will be put on a waiting list. Places will be assigned in due course. You will receive an automated email informing you about the status of your course enrolment.

Registration period:

5 October 2026, 9:00 until
23 October 2026, 18:00

Classes begin on 12 October 2026
Course participation only after timely online registration