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Course: Academic english - Writing and Reading

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Course title Academic english - Writing and Reading
Course code KAL/93AWR
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
Course content
The course will cover several topics in reading and writing. Students will be required to read articles in English and to write their own texts, both longer and shorter. The workshops will focus on writing and reading from a practical point of view, with emphasis on understanding how and why we write and producing texts. We will also look at the general aims of academic writing and what it means as well as how to achieve an acceptable level. The course is divided into six lessons / workshops. The schedule is: Winter semester: 5.10, 19.10, 2.11, 16.11, 30.11, 14.12 Summer semester: 22.2, 8.3, 22.3, 5.4, 26.4, 10.5 The schedule may be subject to change.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
Learning outcomes
Please note: This course is for PhD students only! In today's globalized world, foreign languages are becoming more and more important. A modern researcher needs to be able to both absorb and produce material in English. The aim of the course is to improve the students' ability to express themselves in writing as well as to improve their reading skills. Focus lies on academic texts, both in writing and reading. Please note that this course focuses specifically on academic writing. Those who want to study Academic English from a wider perspective are recommended KAL/93AE or KAL/93IAE.
Taking part of the course means the students will train their abilities to read and write English, with focus on the academic environment. They will be able to write texts independently, absorb more advanced texts written in English, and use the English language in their further studies. The students will be able to work independently with English sources.
Prerequisites
English skills minimally on level B2 Before choosing the course, you can do the placement test (user ID and password are identical with Portal UP):https://moodle.ff.upol.cz/course/view.php?id=287

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

Requirements for end of course credits - Fulfillment of all mandatory tasks within the given time period - Absence max 1x90 min. - Active participation - Reading the required literature
Recommended literature
  • George Orwell. Politics and the English language.
  • Hewings, M. (2005). Advanced grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for advanced students of English : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Ilona Leki. Academic Writing.
  • Markus Öbrink. (2018). Speak Up! A short manual for students (and everyone else) in how to present stuff in front of an audience.. Olomouc.
  • McCarthy, M., & O'Dell, F. (2008). Academic vocabulary in use: 50 units of academic vocabulary reference and practice : self-study and classroom use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Murphy, R. (2012). English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.


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