JAG01K English for Geologists I

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (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
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 texts/lectures on Earth Science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a simple scientific/geologic text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
identify causes and effects
use terminology of the course topics;
define the terms of the course topics;
classify minerals and rocks
describe scientific methods, minerals, rocks, processes/cycles, sources of energy
compare and contrast using the proper terminology and academic vocabulary
characterize and present his or her home town/village using basic presentation techniques
discuss general and scientific topics
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics
Syllabus
  • About the course, meeting new classmates, interviewing the teacher;
  • Importance of correct pronunciation;
  • Presentation on a home town/village;
  • Academic vocabulary in use;
  • Masaryk University, Faculty of Science, studying at the university;
  • ESP:
  • Properties of matter; Scientific methods and Earth sciences; The Earth;
  • Minerals; Rocks; Using Earth materials;
  • Mapping;
  • -specific grammar features
Literature
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
  • PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
  • PLUMMER, Charles C. and David MCGEARY. Physical geology :with interactive plate tectonics CD-ROM. 7th ed. Dubuque: Wm. C. Brown Communications, 1996, 539 s. +. ISBN 0-697-26676-1. info
Teaching methods
foreign language course: text analysis reading/listening comprehension exercises pronunciation and grammar exercises field and academic vocabulary exercises presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials in IS MU, drill in IS MU)
Assessment methods
7 ROPOTs - see interactive syllabus. 80% attendance in the 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.
Information on course enrolment limitations: předmět je určen pouze pro studenty kombinované formy studia
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/podzim2008/JAG01/Hranacova.qwarp
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.