Lecturer(s)
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Atcheson Hana, Mgr.
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Nemčoková Katarína, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The students will learn how to properly formulate an argument. With help of practical examples, the students will learn the basics of paragraph construction, including the use of topic sentences. Building on the concepts learned in paragraph construction, the students will then learn the constituent parts of an academic essay, including an introduction, thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, conclusion, citations, and works cited page. The students will write their own academic essay. During the seminars the students will learn the processes of peer review, critique, and revision.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Practice exercises
- Participation in classes
- 26 hours per semester
- Term paper
- 40 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for course credit
- 34 hours per semester
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prerequisite |
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Knowledge |
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Minimum entry language level for students is Upper Intermediate (B2) and finishing of subjects DEJA1 and DEJA2. |
Minimum entry language level for students is Upper Intermediate (B2) and finishing of subjects DEJA1 and DEJA2. |
learning outcomes |
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After the course students have English language knowledge minimum at B2+ level or higher in: - formal structuring of an article to be published in an impact factor journal - grammar for academic writing mode - lexis for academic writing mode - lexis appropriate for mutual critical revision among members of a study group |
After the course students have English language knowledge minimum at B2+ level or higher in: - formal structuring of an article to be published in an impact factor journal - grammar for academic writing mode - lexis for academic writing mode - lexis appropriate for mutual critical revision among members of a study group |
Skills |
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After the course students have ability to: - formulate in English the aims and limits of a scientific research project - distinguish between scientific fact, opinion and speculation in a text - compare and describe different experimental research methods - understand the basics of paragraph construction including the topic sentence - compose and structure an academic essay with a proper introduction, thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, conclusion, quotation and bibliography. |
After the course students have ability to: - formulate in English the aims and limits of a scientific research project - distinguish between scientific fact, opinion and speculation in a text - compare and describe different experimental research methods - understand the basics of paragraph construction including the topic sentence - compose and structure an academic essay with a proper introduction, thesis statement, supporting paragraphs, conclusion, quotation and bibliography. |
teaching methods |
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Knowledge |
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Practice exercises |
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
Practice exercises |
assessment methods |
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Analysis of the student's performance |
Analysis of the student's performance |
Essay |
Essay |
Recommended literature
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Bailey, Stephen. Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. Oxon, 2011. ISBN 978-0415595810.
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Swales, John M. and Chritine B. Feak. Academic Writing for Graduate Students. Michigan, 2012. ISBN 978-0472034758.
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TURABIAN, Kate L. A Manual for Writers, 8th Edition. Chicago, 2013. ISBN 978-0226816388.
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WESTON, Anthony. A Rulebook for Arguments, Fourth Edition. 2009. ISBN 9780872209541.
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