FF:CJV_D_A English for PGS - Course Information

CJV_D_A English for Doctoral Studies

Extent and Intensity

0/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Joseph Lennon, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Joseph Lennon, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Anna Maryšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre

Prerequisites

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The student should have a CEFR (Common European Framework) C1 level of English language competence (in writing and speaking) to obtain recognition for this course.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

Course objectives

The aim of this course is to verify that the student has at least a CEFR C1 level of English in academic writing and speaking.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the certification requirements, the student will have shown their ability to:

-Research, write and revise a publishable academic text in English
-Converse naturally and fluently in English in a professional context
-Meet the English language expectations of the Faculty of Arts for PhD candidates

Syllabus

• This is a course meant only for recognition of language level. The student may choose one of the forms described in the ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA (see the section below) to fulfill both the WRITING part and SPEAKING part.
• There is NO class participation component.

Literature

recommended literature
• BALLENGER, Bruce. The curious researcher :a guide to writing research papers. 3rd ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2001, xxviii, 35. ISBN 0-205-31911-4. info
• SWALES, John. Genre analysis : English in academic and research settings. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, xi, 260. ISBN 0521338131. info

Teaching methods

Please read the "Letter from Dr. Lennon" posted in the Course materials on IS for full instructions and links to recommended study resources.

Assessment methods

There are two parts to the exam - writing and speaking. Every student must pass both parts to receive a passing grade for the subject.

For the writing part of the exam, all students are required to submit a short text which they have written recently (within the past 3 years) in English. This can take the following forms:

A) an extended abstract of around 600-1000 words (not including reference list), describing either the student's dissertation work, or a research project related to their current studies. A recommended structure for this abstract is given in the "Letter from Dr. Lennon" posted in the course materials.

B) an academic paper written originally in English and meant for publication in an academic journal (this can be something already published, or it can be something which the student hopes to publish in the future)

C) a short section or chapter from a Master's thesis or PhD dissertation written by the student in English

For the speaking part of the exam, all students are required to meet with Dr. Lennon for a brief (30 min max.) conversation about their work. This conversation can take place in person, or online in a video call. The format and probable topics of this conversation are given in the "Letter from Dr. Lennon" posted in the course materials.

All students are required to meet with Dr. Lennon, but special consideration will be given to students who submit:

A) proof of having given a presentation in English at an international conference within the last 3 years

B) proof of having passed an internationally recognized exam in English on the C1 level within the last 3 years

C) proof of having completed a Master's program in which the primary instruction language was English within the last 5 years

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught each semester.
Note related to how often the course is taught: bez výuky.
General note: Výstupní úroveň C1 podle ERR.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: bez výuky.

Teacher's information

Please send your correspondence and questions to Dr. Joe Lennon (joelennon@mail.muni.cz)

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