Course: English Language 2

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Course title English Language 2
Course code USP/Z4AJ2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
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)
  • Horníčková Beata, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Continuation of course English language 1. - Working with English information sources. - Working with foreign language text. - Extracting meaning from written scientific text. - Structure of academic text (IMRAD). - Development of personal professional vocabulary for academic purposes. - Writing academic essays (argumentative and persuasive essay). - Processing of the specialized listening text - lectures: listens with understanding, listens for specific purposes, outline and notes, etc. - Work with descriptive academic text. Structure and outline. Comparing and evaluating texts. - Working with visual information material. - Development of presentation competences - preparation and presentation - own presentation in front of the audience.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Text analysis
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 20 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 5 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 7 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
unspecified
unspecified
learning outcomes
the structure of an academic text (IMRAD)
the structure of an academic text (IMRAD)
the elements of academic essays (argumentative and persuasive essay)
the elements of academic essays (argumentative and persuasive essay)
the differences in types of academic essays
the differences in types of academic essays
the specifics of academic English
the specifics of academic English
presentation strategies
presentation strategies
Skills
identify the structure of the academic text (IMRAD) of the selected professional text
identify the structure of the academic text (IMRAD) of the selected professional text
write an academic essay (argumentative and persuasive essay)
write an academic essay (argumentative and persuasive essay)
use selected academic English vocabulary
use selected academic English vocabulary
prepare a presentation on a professional topic
prepare a presentation on a professional topic
apply presentation strategies when presenting a professional topic
apply presentation strategies when presenting a professional topic
teaching methods
Knowledge
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Text analysis
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Text analysis
assessment methods
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of the student's language performance
Recommended literature
  • De Chazal & MsCarter. A Course in English for Academic Purposes. Upper-Intermediate/B2. Oxford: OUP: ? e-coursebook, video lectures, DVD.
  • Hewings, M. Cambridge Academic English (B2 Upper Intermediate): An Integrated Skills Course for EAP - coursebook, class audio CD.


Study plans that include the course
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