d052 Language Aptitude II

Faculty of Sports Studies
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Eva Šrámková (lecturer)
PhDr. Jana Vyorálková (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Alexander Floyd (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Renata Prucklová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Renata Prucklová
Language Centre, Faculty of Sports Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Sports Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
d052/01: Thu 14. 3. 8:00–10:30 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Thu 21. 3. 8:00–10:30 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Thu 28. 3. 8:00–10:30 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Thu 4. 4. 8:00–10:30 E34/225 - seminární místnost
Prerequisites
d005 Language Aptitude I
B2 level of English according to the European Reference Framework is expected
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is practise and prepare the students for academic presentations at conferences, including the structure, formal language and cohesive devices typical of conferences talks.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the students will be able to give an academic presentation with adequate grammar, structure, vocabulary, cohesive devices. They will also be able to respond to questions from an audience.
Syllabus
  • Revision of grammar. Sports science terminology. Academic reading and vocabulary. Academic presentation.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, ix, 294. ISBN 0521614031. info
Teaching methods
Seminars, consultations, e-learning.
Assessment methods
Students will prepare a presentation about their research of about 15 minutes, which will be first submitted in a written form (at least one week in advance) and then given orally. Please send the writen presentation to: dlabolova@sci.muni.cz
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin/semestr.
Teacher's information
http://www.fsps.muni.cz/impact/jazykova-kompetence-2/
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2020.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2019, recent)
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