Course: English for Specific Purposes

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Course title English for Specific Purposes
Course code CJV/TK8AO
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
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)
  • Vidomusová Hana, Mgr.
  • Orsavová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Basic grammatical structures 2. Language of technical texts 3. Language of presenting in English 4. Phrases for presenting 5. Mini-presentation 6. Process description 7. Passives in technical texts 8. Relative clauses 9. Participle clauses 10. Chocolate processing 11. History of chocolate production 12. Nutrients 13. Biomolecules 14. Presentation of student's own research

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Practice exercises, Teamwork, Individual work of students, E-learning
  • Participation in classes - 9 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 31 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 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 technical language
application of the specifics of technical language
application of the range of vocabulary of the particular field of the study at the appropriate language level
application of the range of vocabulary of the particular field of the study at the appropriate language level
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
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
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
E-learning
Practice exercises
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Teamwork
Teamwork
E-learning
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Written examination
Written examination
Recommended literature
  • Vlastní e-learningové materiály. .
  • Glendinning, E.H. Oxford English for Careers: Technology. OUP, 2007.
  • Mark Ibbotson. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge, 2025. ISBN 9780521715188.
  • Powell, M. Dynamic Presentations. Cambridge, 2010. ISBN 9780521150040.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester