PřF:JAG03 English for Geologists III - Course Information

JAG03 English for Geologists III

Extent and Intensity

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

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JAG03/01: Mon 17:00–18:50 J5, J. Kubrická

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

• Applied and environmental geology (programme PřF, N-AEG)
• Biology with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Descriptive Geometry with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Physics with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Geoenvironmental risks and remediations (programme PřF, N-GRS)
• Geography and Cartography with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Geology (Eng.) (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Geology (Eng.) (programme PřF, N-GE) (2)
• Applied and Environmental Geology (Eng.) (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Applied and Environmental Geology (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Applied and Environmental Geology (programme PřF, N-GE)
• Geology combined with Archaeology (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Geology combined with Archaeology (programme PřF, N-GE)
• Geology for Multi-Branches Study (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Geology (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Geology (programme PřF, N-GE)
• Geology (programme PřF, N-GEO)
• Geology with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Principles of geology (programme PřF, N-GEO) (2)
• Chemistry with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Mathematics with a view to Education (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Administrative Geology (programme PřF, B-GE)
• Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Geology (programme PřF, N-GE)

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 scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
characterize fresh water and ocean water worlds
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking
present the topics of the course using basic presentation techniques
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics

Learning outcomes

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 scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
characterize fresh water and ocean water worlds
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking
present the topics of the course using basic presentation techniques
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics

Syllabus

• Scientific method
• Academic vocabulary, language functions and field topics:
• OCEAN WATER and Oceanography:
• Climate change
• CV and Cover letter
• Technology
• Problem solving
• Cause and effect writing
• Compare and contrast essay writing
• Interpreting diagrams

Literature

• Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
• DE CHAZAL, Edward and Sam MCCARTER. Oxford EAP : a course in English for academic purposes. First published. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012, 152 stran. ISBN 9780194001809. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. 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, terms and definitions practice

Assessment methods

Continuous assignments - readings, discussions, grammar exercises, essay

Language of instruction

Czech

Follow-Up Courses

• JAG04 English for Geologists IV

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.

Teacher's information

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/podzim2016/JAG03/index.qwarp

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