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Lecturer(s)
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Molnár Ondřej, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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unspecified
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
- Homework for Teaching
- 20 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 28 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Students will extend the theoretical and practical knowledge of the English language, especially the language of academic discourse. The seminar will introduce students to the standards of academic writing in English, pointing to the differences between Czech and English scientific discourse. Reading comprehension and text analyses make part of the course.
Students will extend the knowledge of academic English both on theoretical level and in practical applications, for instance when writing essays.
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Prerequisites
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No specific knowledge is required. A good level of English is the prerequisite.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Essay, Analysis of linguistic, Written exam
Credit requirements: - active participation and submission of all homework assignments (max. 2 absences are allowed) - final test based on the topics discussed in the seminar
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Recommended literature
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Čmejrková, Světla, František Daneš and Jindra Světlá. (1999). Jak napsat odborný text. Praha.
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Hyland, Ken. (2000). Disciplinary Discourses: Social Interatctions in Academic Writing. Harlow.
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Paltridge, Brian and Sue Starfield. (2007). Thesis and Dissertation Writing in a Second Language. London and New York.
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Philpot, S., Curnick, L. (2012). Headway: Academic Skills. Reading, Writing, and Study Skills. Oxford.
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Svobodová, Zuzana, Heidrun Katzorke, Ursula Jaekel, Stefania Dugovicova, Mike Scoggin and Peter Treacher. (2000). Writing in English: A Practical Handbook for Scientific and Technical Writers.. Published by European Commission.
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Swales, John and Christine Feak. (2000). English in Today?s Research World. Ann Abor.
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