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Lecturer(s)
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Orsavová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introduction to academic writing 2. Revision of important grammatical patterns 3. Specifics of academic language 4. The power of structure 5. Linking words and phrases 6. Paraphrasing 7. Paragraphs, punctuation 8. Hedging 9. Describing graphs and commenting data 10. The shape of a scientific paper 11. Passive voice and its use to enhance the text flow in process descriptions 12. Relative clauses 13. Identifying main ideas in the text 14. Abstract
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Text analysis, Individual work of students, Students working in pairs, E-learning
- Participation in classes
- 9 hours per semester
- Home preparation for classes
- 31 hours per semester
- Preparation for examination
- 20 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| English at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference. |
| English at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference. |
| learning outcomes |
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| application of the specifics of academic and technical language |
| application of the specifics of academic and technical language |
| application of the formal structure of the professional presentation |
| application of the formal structure of the professional presentation |
| application of the formal structure for summarizing a professional text |
| application of the formal structure for summarizing a professional text |
| application of the critical distinction between the credibility of literary sources |
| application of the critical distinction between the credibility of literary sources |
| recognition of the difference between scientific fact, opinion and speculation |
| recognition of the difference between scientific fact, opinion and speculation |
| Skills |
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| can write comprehensible detailed texts on a large number of topics, convey information, defend opinions |
| can write comprehensible detailed texts on a large number of topics, convey information, defend opinions |
| can distinguish and use a suitable register within their field of study |
| can distinguish and use a suitable register within their field of study |
| can analyze the content of a professional text within their study specialization |
| can analyze the content of a professional text within their study specialization |
| can master the language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking at B2 language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language 2020 |
| can master the language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking at B2 language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language 2020 |
| can express acquired knowledge of the field according to the enrolled study programme in English |
| can express acquired knowledge of the field according to the enrolled study programme in English |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Students working in pairs |
| Students working in pairs |
| E-learning |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Text analysis |
| Text analysis |
| Individual work of students |
| Individual work of students |
| E-learning |
| assessment methods |
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| Systematic observation of the student |
| Systematic observation of the student |
| Analysis of the student's language performance |
| Analysis of the student's language performance |
| Written examination |
| Written examination |
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Recommended literature
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Vlastní materiály.
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Jari Saramäki. How to write a scientific paper. ISBN 9781730784163.
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Patricia Goodson. Becoming an academic writer. SAGE Publications Inc, 2016. ISBN 9781483376257.
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Swales, J.M., Feak, Ch.B. Academic Writing for Graduate Students, 3rd Edition. Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2012. ISBN 978-0-472-03475-8.
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