Course: Vocational communication in foreign language IV

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Course title Vocational communication in foreign language IV
Course code USP/PK3AJ
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Moodle
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Lengálová Anežka, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Pečivová Veronika, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Horníčková Beata, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Creation of academic texts - their specifics 2. Algorithms for creating academic texts 3. Determining the purpose, meaning and main idea of the professional text 4. Determination of key words and use of foreign language professional terminology 5. Creating an academic podcast 6. Creating a multimedia presentation 7. Creation of a short lecture 8. Creation of an academic poster with an oral presentation 9. Reaction to academic performance, discussion contribution 10. Writing a review

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization), Analysis of a presentation, Text analysis, Individual work of students, E-learning
  • Home preparation for classes - 17 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Developed communication skills in a foreign language at least at B2 level according to SERR for languages.
Developed communication skills in a foreign language at least at B2 level according to SERR for languages.
learning outcomes
to define the basic professional terminology of the study program
to define the basic professional terminology of the study program
to design the basic structure of an academic presentation/lecture
to design the basic structure of an academic presentation/lecture
to recognize different techniques for creating academic texts
to recognize different techniques for creating academic texts
to identify the basic structure of professional texts
to identify the basic structure of professional texts
to identify the main features of academic texts
to identify the main features of academic texts
Skills
to communicate in a foreign language at level B2
to communicate in a foreign language at level B2
to create different types of academic texts
to create different types of academic texts
to express the meaning of a professional text
to express the meaning of a professional text
to use professional terminology in the field
to use professional terminology in the field
to recognize the purpose of the text and avoid manipulative techniques
to recognize the purpose of the text and avoid manipulative techniques
teaching methods
Knowledge
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
E-learning
E-learning
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Text analysis
Text analysis
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
assessment methods
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Text analysis
Text analysis
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Preparation of a presentation
Didactic test
Didactic test
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Preparation of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Recommended literature
  • de Chazal, E., Rogers, L. Oxford EAP, A Course in English for Academic Purposes. Intermediate/B1+. OUP, 2013. ISBN 9780194002011.


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