Course: Academic skills in English

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Course title Academic skills in English
Course code CJV/TP9A1
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Orsavová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vidomusová Hana, Mgr.
Course content
1. Formální a neformální jazyk 2. Hlavní argument a podporující důkazy 3. Struktura akademického text, topic sentence, trpný rod 4. Abstrakt 5. Správná síla tvrzení 6. Fráze pro uznání jiných argumentů 7. Diagramy, použití zájmen pro jazykovou kohezi 8. Jazyk pro porovnávání, použití spojek 9. Struktura cause-effect 10. Strategie pro parafrázování textu, Strategie pro vyhledání zdrojů informací a jejich vyhodnocení

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Text analysis, Individual work of students, Students working in pairs, E-learning
  • Home preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
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
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
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
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Text analysis
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
E-learning
E-learning
Text analysis
assessment methods
Written examination
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Written examination
Recommended literature
  • Vlastní materiály.
  • Edward de Chazal & Sam McCarter. Oxford EAP - A course in English for Academic Purposes - Upper-Intermediate. Oxford University Press. 2012.
  • Jari Saramäki. How to write a scientific paper. ISBN 0781730784163.
  • Patricia Goodson. Becoming an academic writer. SAGE Publications Inc, 2016. ISBN 9781483376257.


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