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English. Academic English. Focus on Communication - ASZAJ3810
Title: Angličtina. Academic English. Focus on Communication
Guaranteed by: Language Centre - English (21-JCA)
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Actual: from 2022
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
course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
Guarantor: Mgr. Aleksandra Holubowicz, Dr.
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Annotation -
Last update: Mgr. Šárka Kadlecová, Ph.D. (17.02.2021)
This is a one-semester course, 1 x 2 lessons per week.
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The objective of this course is the enhancement of the English language competence with the focus on communication skills that might be useful in the academic context. The course might be of particular use to students intending to participate in international exchange programs including Erasmus or doctoral projects. It puts emphasis on improving speaking and functional writing skills. Students will be given an opportunity to gain more confidence in their oral and written expression used in the academic context: presenting academic projects and notions, taking part in discussions as well as writing short academic forms.

The course is taught in the English language and thus requires B2 (code 01) and C1 (code 02) level of English in students. The course is suitable for regular as well as foreign (Erasmus) and doctoral students.

Students will be able to enrich their vocabulary and use more advanced grammar structures through practicing short writing forms and a number of oral activities. The lessons will mainly revolve around authentic texts and audiovisual materials, however, if required these will be supplemented with activities in the more problematic areas.
To find out their level of English students may use the level test created by the British Council. https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/content
Course completion requirements -
Last update: Mgr. Šárka Kadlecová, Ph.D. (20.09.2021)

Students will obtain 3 credit points for the course if they fulfill the following requirements.

  • Active in-class participation 
  • Giving a short presentation 
  • Completing (short) writing tasks, including  (abstract, call for papeprs, response paper) 

 

The course will consist of interactive sessions taught on zoom - see the link below, and a few sessions dedicated to self-study/group work.

 

Literature -
Last update: Mgr. Markéta Doubravová, DiS. (13.02.2021)

Authentic textual and online materials

Examples of sources:

Evans, Virginia. Successful Writing Upper-Intermediate. Berkshire: Express Publishing, 2000. 

Fish, Stanley. How to Write a Sentence and How to Read One. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2011. 

Mann, Malcolm and Steve Taylor-Knowles. Destination B2. Grammar and Vocabulary. London: MacMillan, 2008.  
 
The New Yorker

www.ted.com  


Academic texts e.g. from jstor



 

 

Syllabus -
Last update: Mgr. Šárka Kadlecová, Ph.D. (27.09.2018)

Students will focus on the following topics.

  • formal email
  • letter of motivation
  • shorter texts used in academic communication (e. g. abstract)
  • vocabulary: introducing research topics; expressing opinions, agreement and disagreement; academic vocabulary and phrases
 
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