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Academic English 2 - KJAZ157

Title:	Akademická angličtina 2
Guaranteed by:	Institute of Christian Art History (26-UDKU)
Faculty:	Catholic Theological Faculty
Actual:	from 2023
Semester:	summer
E-Credits:	4
Examination process:	summer s.:
Hours per week, examination:	summer s.:0/2, C [HT]
Extent per academic year:	28 [hours]
Capacity:	unknown / 39 (80)
Min. number of students:	unlimited
4EU+:	no
Virtual mobility / capacity:	no
Key competences:	critical thinking
State of the course:	taught
Language:	Czech
Teaching methods:	full-time
Teaching methods:	full-time
Note:	course can be enrolled in outside the study plan enabled for web enrollment priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan

Guarantor:	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
Teacher(s):	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
Co-requisite :	KJAZ156

Examination dates Noticeboard

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	Seminar paper project FORM.docx	Seminar paper project FORM	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	Template for a seminar paper.docx	Teplate for a seminar paper	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	The Final Theme The Bible and morality.docx	Theme 10: The Bible and Morality. Course text and worksheet. To be prepared and submitted to the teacher (electronically) at least 48 hours before the start of the respective seminar. The final assignment of the seminar is also available HERE.	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	Theme 1 History of Art.docx	Theme 1: History of art. Course text and worksheet. To be prepared and submitted to the teacher (electronically) at least 48 hours before the start of the respective seminar.	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	Theme 2 The English Bible.docx	Theme 2 The English Bible. Course text and worksheet. To be prepared and submitted to the teacher (electronically) at least 48 hours before the start of the respective seminar.	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	Theme 3 Art Forms, genres, media and style.docx	Theme 3: Art – Forms, genres, media and style. Course text and worksheet. To be prepared and submitted to the teacher (electronically) at least 48 hours before the start of the respective seminar.	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	Theme 4 Functions of Art.docx	Theme 4: Functions of art. Course text and worksheet. To be prepared and submitted to the teacher (electronically) at least 48 hours before the start of the respective seminar.	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	Theme 5 Parables and Interpretations x Memes.docx	Theme 5: Parables and interpretations x Memes, Course text and worksheet. To be prepared and submitted to the teacher (electronically) at least 48 hours before the start of the respective seminar,	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	Theme 6 Value judgement.docx	Theme 6: Value judgment. Course text and worksheet. To be prepared and submitted to the teacher (electronically) at least 48 hours before the start of the respective seminar.	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	Theme 7 Art controversies.docx	Theme 7: Art controversies. Course text and worksheet. To be prepared and submitted to the teacher (electronically) at least 48 hours before the start of the respective seminar.	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	Theme 8 Easter in Theology and Art.pdf	Theme 8 Easter in Theology and Art. Course text and worksheet. To be prepared and submitted to the teacher (electronically) at least 48 hours before the start of the respective seminar.	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
	Theme 9 Arts and Politics.docx	Theme 9: Arts and politics. Course text and worksheet. To be prepared and submitted to the teacher (electronically) at least 48 hours before the start of the respective seminar.	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.

Annotation -

Last update: ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. (23.01.2024)

The course consits of language exercises, presentations, discussions, academic English language issues and methodology of writing professional texts. Knowledge of the standard language (B1) is assumed throughout the entire range of vocabulary.
The thematic focus of the texts and presentations is oriented towards the fields of art history, history of European culture and theology (see syllabus).

The SIS contains all the necessary information and files for drafting, but the GOOGLE CLASSROOM is the EXISTING PLATFORM FOR SUBMITTAL, TIMED RELEASE, AND COMMUNICATION!!!

Aim of the course -

Last update: ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. (22.03.2024)

The aim of the course is to introduce the basics of academic English and the methodology of professional reading, oral presentations and academic writing.

During and at the end of the summer term, students should be able to read (understand and analyse) academic texts on specific issues and:
1) orally present their academic topic with all the requisites (structure, context, argumentation, linguistic devices).
2) Academic writing: distinguish between informal and formal style, use linguistic devices that relativise unambiguous statements and know the linguistic types used in academic papers: description, narration, definition, exemplification, classification, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, generalisation, interpretation, paraphrasing + summary, quotation and referencing (...) and actively use different linguistic expressions (for the 3 types of argumentation. and/or/ but)
3) Know and distinguish the structure and requirements of an academic paper: produce a draft of a term paper.
4) discuss the topics to be worked on in the homework (i.e. based on the worksheets: art in a socio-historical context and selected theological and ethical topics in a contemporary postmodern context).
5) Demonstrate listening comprehension

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Literature -

Last update: ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. (25.02.2023)

SIS: files for the respective course

O'DELL, Felicity - MCCARTHY, Michael. Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008.

JORDAN, R. R. Academic Writing Course. Study Skills in English. Harlow: Essex, UK, 2006.

MURPHY, Raymond. English Grammar in Use (New Edition). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004.

MIKULICOVÁ, Mlada. Anglické texty pro teology. Praha: Karolinum, 2002.

Websites:

https://library.diplomatic.ac/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/epdf.pub_academic-vocabulary-in-use-with-answers.pdf

https://dl2.languagecentre.ir/Writing/Academic_Writing_Course%20[www.languagecentre.ir].pdf

http://www.uefap.net/

Teaching methods -

Last update: ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. (01.03.2023)

The flipped classroom method is used in the teaching: students are given initial material to prepare at home, and then the topic is discussed further in the seminar. The active knowledge of the vocabulary and language skills of the lesson is subject to a test.

Syllabus

Last update: ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. (30.01.2024)

Content: aspects of academic English: spelling, vocabulary, grammar, style; discussion; writing (genres of professional style; structure of a professional article); presentations.

Thematic headings:

1. Art History

2. The Book of Kells

3. Art – Forms, Genres, Media and Styles

4. Functions of Art

5. Easter in Theology and Art

6. Value Judgment

7. Controversies in Art

8. Parables in the Bible and Art

9. Art and Politics

10. The Bible and Morality

Course completion requirements -

Last update: ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. (10.02.2024)

1. Completion and submission of all homework assignments, active knowledge of the thematic vocabulary of the lesson. Check in the form of an individual or group test.

2. 1 oral presentations (15 minutes, in pairs, or individually). For a detailed breakdown of topics, see SIS - syllabus in English. Students will pair up independently and work out a schedule of presentations (1-2 presentations per seminar). All topics must be exhausted, but this is a free choice presentation within the topic, not a review presentation of the topic!!!!!

ALTERNATIVE: since the topics are covered informatively by the main text in the worksheet, students may also propose their own presentation topics (if they have a professional focus, e.g. filmmaking, etc.).

3. Successful completion of the colloquium: and submission of a proposal of the seminar paper. The proposal must include: a description of the topic, the aim of the paper, a structured table of contents and at least ten sources (primary and/or secondary). The proposal can refer to any seminar paper assigned in another seminar!

The latest deadline for submission: two weeks before the final lecture of the seminar!