JALS01 English for Life Sciences 1

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, 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
JALS01/01: Mon 13:00–14:50 C15/114, M. Dudová
JALS01/02: Mon 17:00–18:50 C15/114, M. Dudová
JALS01/03: Wed 9:00–10:50 C15/114, M. Dudová
JALS01/04: Wed 13:00–14:50 C15/114, M. Dudová
JALS01/05: Thu 9:00–10:50 C15/114, M. Dudová
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
This course is primarily for students of Biology, Biochemistry, Anthropology and students from the RECETOX centre. The objective of this course is to familiarize students with topics that are related to their field of study. Students will work with scientific topics to improve their grammar, enhance their vocabulary and writing skills to be able to communicate in academia. The course is focused on communication skills (discussion, paraphrasing, presentations), on writing skills (academic email, summary), listening skills (videos and podcasts on scientific topics) and readin skills (articles related to science).
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to: to use and put into contxt scientific vocabulary to understand a scientific text to identify important information in a scientific text to summarize a scientific text to be able to use language functions: defining, description of a process, explaining a cause and effect relationship to prepare a presentation to understand a lecture to discuss general and scientific topics related to biology or biochemistry to apply grammar in a scientific context
Syllabus
  • Defining Speaking about a controversial problem Describing and explaining a process Describing an experiment Comparing and contrasting Classifying systems Describing a cause and effect relationship Speculating on an issue
Teaching methods
Course of English for Special Purposes; specialized text analysis (main idea, questions, comprehension, summary), listening comprehension, video materials, conversation and discussion in pairs and in groups, presentations in plenary; applying grammar in new contexts
Assessment methods
Active work in the course, doing homework and 80% seminar attendance are compulsory. Students have to complete assignments throughout the semester.
Language of instruction
English
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
The lessons will be online.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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