German Science Reader : An Introduction to Scientific German, for Students of Physics, Chemistry and Engineering

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kroeh, Charles Frederick, 1846-1928

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"German Science Reader" by Charles Frederick Kroeh is a scientific study aid written in the early 20th century. This textbook aims to introduce students, particularly those studying physics, chemistry, and engineering, to the German language through systematically selected scientific readings that cover essential concepts in mathematics and the physical sciences. The focus is on developing a solid understanding of scientific terminology and the language structures relevant to these fields. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive learning experience, emphasizing the importance of not just translating selections but also actively engaging with the language by reading aloud and reinforcing vocabulary effectively. Beginning with topics such as arithmetic and algebra, the text provides progressive definitions and descriptions in German, aiming for clarity and practical application. By mastering these foundational concepts, students will not only grasp the necessary vocabulary but will also gain the skills to tackle more complex scientific texts in German throughout their academic careers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Constanze Hofmann, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2007-09-16