JAB03 English for Biology III

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English - B1 level CEFR - English for specific purposes
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
After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
create a CV, write a letter of application,
present oneself in a mock interview
Syllabus
  • Narwhals
  • Do whales and dolphins sleep?
  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Interview
  • Ageing, telomeres, telomerase
  • Seawater bacteria
  • Lifespans
  • Origin of life
  • Comparing - contrasting
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works,
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations using basic presentation technique; mock interview blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.