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

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Gutenberg ID

22627

Title

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

Language

de

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Project Gutenberg

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An introductory text for students of physics, chemistry, and engineering, this reader systematically presents fundamental definitions and processes in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, physics, and chemistry. Designed to build a working vocabulary and reading comprehension, it guides learners through mathematical operations, geometric proofs, physical laws, and mechanical concepts using clear, progressive German examples.

Summary up to 500 words

Charles F. Kroeh's *German Science Reader* serves as a systematic guide for students of physics, chemistry, and engineering seeking to master scientific German. Unlike collections of random selections, the text is arranged progressively, moving from fundamental definitions to complex processes in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, physics, and chemistry. This structure ensures that learners acquire the specific terminology and modes of expression that recur throughout professional scientific literature. The book begins with arithmetic and algebra, covering operations such as division, fractions, and proportions. It includes practical word problems involving work, money, motion, and geometry, teaching terms like divisor, dividend, and quotient. The geometry section details the properties of triangles, circles, and solids, explaining the Pythagorean theorem, parallel lines, and volume calculations for cylinders, cones, and spheres. The physics portion introduces matter's properties, gravity, force, and work, defining standard units like the meter and kilogram. Kroeh emphasizes a method of learning that goes beyond simple translation. He advises students not to be content with merely translating the text but to aim for genuine comprehension. To achieve this, he recommends reading the German selections multiple times after translation and reading aloud. This practice helps students observe pauses and emphasis, improving memory and pronunciation. By mastering these foundational pages, a student will find no difficulty reading subsequent scientific German encountered in their professional work. The book effectively bridges the gap between basic language skills and the ability to understand German scientific texts through direct reading.

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• Science
• German Language