CJVAKO Key Communication Competencies in Academic English

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Mgr. Libor Štěpánek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Mgr. Libor Štěpánek, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: PhDr. Mgr. Libor Štěpánek, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Mon 9:45–11:15 M117
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(FAKULTA(FF)||FAKULTA(FSS))&&(TYP_STUDIA(MN))&&(FORMA(P))&&(!OBOR(AJ)&&!OBOR(AJA)&&!OBOR(AJU)&&!OBOR(PAJ)&&!OBOR(EP)&&!OBOR(EBA)&&!OBOR(EGO)&&!OBOR(SOA)&&!OBOR(CUSO)&&!OBOR(KSJ)&&!OBOR(VPLZA))&& PdF:ADAPT_AJ Adaptive Test Aj
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
This course is intended for students who want to become acquainted with the basic principles of academic speaking, writing and effective communication skills in English language. At the end of the course, the participants will be able to take an active part in formal and informal discussions and written communication in academic contexts of their interest, to account for and sustain their views; and to interact with a high degree of fluency and spontaneity. They will also be able to present clear, smoothly-flowing presentations or arguments in a style appropriate to the context.
Syllabus
  • I. Introduction to the course and communication skills in academic context; II. Formal /informal interaction – basic principles; III. Presentations I; IV. Presentation II; V. Academic Writing Style; VI. Academic writing structures; VII.-XII. Practical training with critical reflection
Literature
    required 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
    recommended literature
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Cambridge academic English : an integrated skills course for EAP : student's book : upper intermediate. Edited by Michael McCarthy. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521165204. info
  • PORTER, David. Check your vocabulary for academic English : all you need to pass your exams! Oxford: Macmillan, 2008, 78 s. ISBN 9780230033641. info
Teaching methods
lectures, interactive seminars, online communication
Assessment methods
Successful completion of this course involves giving an academic presentation; contributing to discussions in contact lessons as well as virtual forums, participating in the IS discussion forum activities and write texts.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
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