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Lecturer(s)
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Vidomusová Hana, Mgr.
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Orsavová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Formal and informal language, sentence structure and passive 2. Paraphrasing, synonyms, antonyms, reporting verbs 3. Revision of tenses 4. Paragraphs and their structure, topic sentence, main argument and supporting evidence 5. Cohesive devices, use of connectors 6. Hedging techniques 7. Cause and effect 8. Comparison, contrast language 9. Affixes 10. Diagrams 11. Relative clauses 12. Describing facts and figures 13. Proofreading strategies 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
- Home preparation for classes
- 32 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 28 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 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 |
| 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 |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
| Individual work of students |
| Text analysis |
| Text analysis |
| Individual work of students |
| E-learning |
| E-learning |
| Students working in pairs |
| Students working in pairs |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
| 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 |
| Text analysis |
| Text analysis |
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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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