FF:CJVA1M English I. - Course Information

CJVA1M English for Academic Purposes I.

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Lenka Zouhar Ludvíková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Renata Hajslerová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Lenka Zouhar Ludvíková, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Lenka Zouhar Ludvíková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre

Timetable of Seminar Groups

CJVA1M/01: Tue 14:10–15:45 K32, L. Zouhar Ludvíková
CJVA1M/02: Mon 14:10–15:45 L42, R. Hajslerová

Prerequisites

(FAKULTA(FF))&&(TYP_STUDIA(MN))&&(FORMA(P))&&(!OBOR(AJ)&&!OBOR(AJA)&&!OBOR(AJU)&&!OBOR(PAJ))
This course is intended for students who have an intermediate/upper-intermediate knowledge of English (ADAPT test recommended - https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1441/podzim2017/ADAPT_AJ/index.qwarp). This is a compulsory foundation course with various language options for students of Master's studies.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/40, only registered: 0/40, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/40

Course objectives

The course English for Academic and Professional Purposes I is aimed at developing academic, professional and linguistic skills. The course deals with:
1. Reading - working with academic/professional texts that relate to the areas of study of FA students, and developing orientation, comprehension, and summarizing skills in relation to the readings;
2. Writing - expanding skills of summary writing, expressing ideas, and writing reports that pertain to the student's field of study;
3. Speaking and presentation development are important aspects of the course. This should be done using the relevant language and presentation tools provided in this course. Presentation preparation also involves improving abilities in leading/participating in discussions and responding to questions, requests, or comments appropriately. Other oral skills involve discussions, expressing one's own ideas, paraphrasing others' ideas, and summarizing the main ideas of academic/professional texts.
4.Development of grammar and lexical devices in academic field.
5. Listening skills - focus on developing aural comprehension in the context of discussions, presentations, and recordings. The focus is on understanding the main ideas of academic/professional audio texts, although listening for specific detailed information is also done.

Syllabus

• study skills
• argumentation
• writing
• presenting
• intercultural awareness
• employability

Literature

recommended literature
• ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor, Janice DE HAAFF, Alena HRADILOVÁ and David SCHÜLLER. Academic English – Akademická angličtina: Průvodce anglickým jazykem pro studenty, akademiky a vědce (Academic English: a guide for students, academics and scientists). Praha: Grada, 2011, 224 pp. ISBN 978-80-247-3577-1. info

not specified
• BBC broadcasting, Euronews and CNN

Teaching methods

discussions in class, presentations prepared by students, reading assignments, grammar and vocabulary exercises, writing assignments

Assessment methods

active participation is required from the students as well as a portfolio of their work (presentation on an academic topic, CV, cover letter, summary, review)

Language of instruction

English

Follow-Up Courses

• CJVA2M English for Academic Purposes II

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
General note: Předpokládá se vstupní úroveň alespoň B1 (vhodné ověřit ADAPT testem - https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1441/podzim2017/ADAPT_AJ/index.qwarp).

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2017, recent)
  
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