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Lecturer(s)
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Siedloczek Marian, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Karasková Eva, Mgr.
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Course content
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1. Personality tests, types of intelligence 2. The problems with pseudoscience: can we prove that astrology is not a science? 3. Inventions, technological breakthroughs and scientific revolutions 4. Darwin´s theory of evolution and Francis Galton´s misuse of statistics 5. Western medicine vs holistic healing: a false dichotomy? 6. The limits of science and the power of conspiracy theories
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
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Learning outcomes
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The subject is a one-semester English course focused on communicating science and technology, including mathematics and informatics, physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, and Earth sciences. The aim of this course is to help students develop critical thinking, to build vocabulary, to reinforce grammar, reading, and listening skills, and to promote discussion on general and scientific topics. This course builds English proficiency on B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Improvement of English conversation skills on the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference.
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Prerequisites
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A minimum language level in English of level B1-B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages is required.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Student performance, Analysis of linguistic
To complete the course, students are required to actively participate in class. A maximum of two absences per semester is permitted. Successful completion of the oral exam.
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Recommended literature
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Bořkovec, M. a kol. Kompetenční rámec absolventa a absolventky učitelství. Praha. 2023.
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Bryson, Bill (ed.). (2010). Seeing Further. The Story of Science and the Royal Society. London.
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