Syllabus
Specific features of academic mathematical discourse encountered in discussion and readings (from various textbooks and papers) will be discussed, including a look at formal vs. informal English in written mathematics constructing a mathematical text: notation, definition, theorem, proof language structure and presentation of a proof, in both written and spoken form
The above is indicative: the exact nature of the syllabus will develop according to the needs of participating students.
The winter semester course Mathematical Communication in English I is not a prerequisite for Mathematical Communication in English II - the two courses are complementary. Those who have taken Mathematical Communication in English I may if they wish take Mathematical Communication in English II.
Annotation
This course is all about reading, writing, and speaking about mathematics in English, whether for the purpose of learning mathematics or of learning to communicate as mathematicians in an English-speaking environment.
Various communicative tasks will help practice the various rhetorical structures of mathematical texts and the vocabulary of selected areas of mathematics. The course aims to develop verbal discussion and presentation skills as well as writing skills.