1 . Whether your dream is to write a best-selling novel, design an award-winning advertisement, or simply describe stories from your own life, the course “Creative Storytelling and Creative Writing” in European Winter School will be idea l for you. It takes place on campus in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, from January 29 to February 9,2024.
Who can apply?
The course is available for both students and young professionals worldwide.
Requirements:
·A minimum age of 18(average age is 23).
·Medium level of English (Basic 1/Basic 2) required
·A personal laptop/table t is needed for the majority of lessons.
What skills can you get?
While this course focuses on the importance of a story, we will mainly pay attention to the writer (his/her imagination, vocabulary, narrative styles, critical thinking, and experience)—YOU.
·You will master the art of storytelling (“Show Don’t Tell” techniques).
·You will think imaginatively and creatively with an outside-the-box attitude.
·You will write for the audience with an ability to make them see your point of view.
·You will sell your idea, concept or product through a variety of narrative tools and methods, such as presentation, advertisement, blog, CV, essay and public speech.
·You will improve your English vocabulary, composition and writing style.
What is the price?
We work on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost of the two-week course is €950, with an Early Bird fee of €850. You can only use the Early Bird discount until January 22, 2024. The fee includes:
·Course and study materials
·Application fee
·Weekly activities (except for entrance fees and weekend trips)
Please note: From January 26,2024 there will be a €50 charged as a late application fee for all applications received after this deadline. Other expenses, such as meals, accommodation, and insurance are not included in the price.
Click here https://europeanwinterschool.com for more information.
1. According to the passage, applicants should ________.| A．know some basic English | B．be good at computers |
| C．come from European countries | D．be aged between 18 and 23 |
| A．design narrative tools | B．improve writing skills |
| C．develop computer skills | D．apply “Tell Don’t Show” methods |
| A．€850. | B．€900. | C．€950. | D．€1,000. |
2 . The two-year Master’s program Computational Linguistics is a research-oriented program. It is designed to provide more in-depth skills in specialized subjects building on the contents of a B. Sc. in Natural Language Processing or a related field. The program is characterized by an emphasis on team work, laboratory work and research skills.
Which interests and skills should I have?
The M. Sc. Computational Linguistics is ideal for students with a background in Computer Science and Linguistics who want to study in an interdisciplinary, innovative environment.
Which areas of specialization are there?
Students can focus on one of the following areas by choosing specific elective courses: Core Computational Linguistics, Applied Natural Language Processing, Speech Processing, Computer Science.
What job prospects are available to me after graduation?
With an M. Sc. in Computational Linguistics, students are prepared for advanced academic or industrial research and development in Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing, or for working in companies involved with speech and language technologies.
Typical fields of work include speech processing, automatic generation and analysis of texts, machine translation, electronic dictionaries, search technology, (social) media monitoring, or dialogue systems. Students with an M. Sc. in Computational Linguistics from Stuttgart work in renowned organizations not only in Germany, but also all over the world.
What opportunities does my study program offer?
In the 3rd semester, students can study abroad and use the credit points for their M. Sc. Computation Linguistics. Various partner institutions offer interesting courses in the CL field.
What opportunities does the University of Stuttgart has to offer?
Are you interested in going on exchange for a semester or two? Or would you rather do some research or attend a language course? Have you ever thought of joining a Summer School or planned an internship abroad? Whatever you have in mind for your exchange, the International Office will help you make your stay abroad an unforgettable experience. The first step will be to sign up online for our information sessions at the International Office that are offered on a regular basis. We look forward to your registration!
1. According to the passage, the two-year Master’s program Computational Linguistics ________.| A．attaches great importance to research skills |
| B．gives students a guarantee of working abroad |
| C．asks students to focus on more specialized areas |
| D．requires no basic knowledge of computer science |
| A．do some related research | B．attend a language course |
| C．register online for meetings | D．get the required credit points |
| A．A college website. | B．A popular magazine. |
| C．An academic journal. | D．A science newspaper. |
3 . Last fall, I happened to overhear a student telling the others he had decided not to sign up for an introductory philosophy course. The demands of his major, he said seriously, meant he needed to take “practical” courses, and “enlightenment” would simply have to wait. For now, employability was the most important.
The students’ conversation fits into a larger alarming narrative about the role of the humanities in higher education. In a time of dizzying technological achievement and of rapid scientific innovation, sceptics of the humanities may question the usefulness of studying Aristotle, the Italian Renaissance or Chinese fiction.
Actually, I regret not interrupting that student to argue for taking that introductory philosophy course. I would have started by reminding him that, for much of America’s history, college graduates were not considered truly educated unless they had mastered philosophy, literature, political theory and history. The key role of higher education was to invite students into the conversations about matters like what it means to be alive and the definition of justice. Fostering engagement with these subjects is still an essential part of the university’s function in society.
I would have also mentioned to the student that he was misinformed about the job market. It is true that many employers are looking for graduates with specialized technical skills, but they also look for other capabilities. As the world is transformed by artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation, the unique human qualities of creativity, imagination and moral reasoning will be the ultimate coin of the realm. All these skills are developed in humanities courses.
Further, I would have argued that while a degree anchored in the sciences is an important precondition for many jobs, it is not the only route. Look no further than the founders of companies such as LinkedIn, Slack and Flickr, who are among the many tech businesspersons with degrees in the humanities, and who credit that training for their success.
Contrary to the widely held belief that humanities majors have a hard time getting jobs, recent studies show that those with humanities degrees are successful in the workplace, experiencing low rates of unemployment and reporting high levels of job satisfaction. The ratio between average median(中位数) incomes for humanities degree holders and those with business, engineering, and health and medical sciences degrees has been shown to narrow over the course of a career.
The case for the humanities can also be understood in less transactional terms and more as a foundational preparation for a life well lived. A humanities education plays a vital role in encouraging citizens to lead an examined life. It fosters critical thinking, self-reflection, empathy and tolerance, the usefulness of which only becomes more apparent as one navigates life’s challenges.
By all means, students should take courses they think practical and follow their interests, but if they also make a point of studying the literature of the Renaissance, or researching into modern poetry, or even taking introductory philosophy, we will all benefit.
1. What do the students’ conversation show?| A．Students feel employment difficult. |
| B．Students think philosophy less important. |
| C．Students find scientific innovation amazing. |
| D．Students consider university courses unsatisfying. |
| A．Highly valued. | B．Equally applied. |
| C．Strictly assessed. | D．Greatly improved. |
| A．discover students’ artistic ability |
| B．prepare students for graduation |
| C．raise awareness of social status |
| D．provide great insights into life |
I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C: Conclusion
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
