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English. LAP - English for Science and Research - ASZAJ3131
Title: Angličtina. FOJK - English for Science and Research
Guaranteed by: Language Centre - English (21-JCA)
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Actual: from 2018
Semester: both
Points: 0
E-Credits: 3
Examination process:
Hours per week, examination: 0/2, C [HT]
Capacity: winter:unknown / unknown (15)
summer:unknown / unknown (15)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
Key competences:  
State of the course: not taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level: specialized
Note: you can enroll for the course repeatedly
you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
Guarantor: Mgr. Ivana Mičínová
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Annotation -
Last update: Mgr. Ivana Mičínová (15.09.2017)
Correct and accurate understanding of specialized text in a foreign language is conditioned by the adequate level of mastering a certain foreign language (minimally at B2 level), but also by sensitivity towards the principles of the scientific style governing the world of science in a given language and a cultural environment.
Traditions in mother tongues and the habits acquired in the secondary schools can be very different, thus leading to writing inappropriate wording, stylistically inappropriate text types, or misleading interpretations. Logical organization of the text and expected linking of its segments together with author´s presence in the text, positioning and hedging when wording the conclusions, these are all substantially evident in English scientific texts. It is highly desirable to respect and follow these norms in one´s own writing. The lessons taken from this seminar can be used in writing elsewhere since the writing processes are the same and the norms are being quickly unified.
The course aims at students with level of English from B2 upwards. Experience with own research is welcomed.

Aim of the course -
Last update: Mgr. Ivana Mičínová (15.09.2017)

Aims

The aim of the course is to increase understanding of the principles and guidelines in scientific writing. It helps to build specific vocabulary and grammatical issues including awareness of the norms and expectations of the reader, organization, flow, style, positioning and hedging. Attention will be paid to the structure of a text at a sentence level, paragraph level and higher units, such as text types. The content will deal with analysis of an introduction, literature review (theoretical background and underpinnings), research methodology, presentation of results and wording of discussion and conclusion. The topics will employ current findings from positive psychology, namely the journal articles elaborating the issues connected with identifying happiness and satisfaction. 

Course completion requirements -
Last update: Mgr. Šárka Kadlecová, Ph.D. (24.09.2017)

Students will obtain 3 credit points if the fulfill the following requirements:

1. 80% attendance, active in-class participation (preparatory reading of selected texts, composition of shorter texts) 

2. Variantly:

A. Presentation of a selected theoretical text in class.  Submission of a written text of approx. 500 words (1, 5 standard page).

B. Presentation of a selected methodological problem in class. Submission of a written text of approx. 500 words (1, 5 standard page).

Literature -
Last update: Mgr. Šárka Kadlecová, Ph.D. (24.09.2017)

Hofmann, A.H. Scientific Writing and communication. Oxford University Press, 2013. 2. vydání. ISBN 9780199947560

Wallwork, A. English for ResearchUsage, Style and Grammar. Springer-Verlag New York Inc, 2012. ISBN 9781461415923  

Cohen, L; Manion L.; Morrison K..Research Methods in Education. Routledge, 2011. ISBN  9780415583367

Leki, Lona. Academic Writing. CUP, 1998 ISBN978-0-521-65768-6

Syllabus -
Last update: Mgr. Ivana Mičínová (15.09.2017)

Considerations in academic and scientific writing, contrastive approach, comparing English and Czech texts.

Audience, purpose, organization, style, flow and presentation.

Analysing abstracts.

Nouns, articles, verbs. Passive.

Doing research.  Types, techniques of data collection, data processing, interpretation, wording conclusions.

Analysing scientific articles – applying the insights.

Presentation of one´s own writing.

 
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