PřF:JAZ03 English for Geographers III - Course Information

JAZ03 English for Geographers III

Extent and Intensity

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

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová
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

JAZ03/01: Thu 12:00–13:50 J5, D. Dlabolová

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.

The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 4/40, only registered: 0/40

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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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
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking devices
present the topics of the course using basic presentation techniques
discuss one´s future professional aims
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
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking
present the topics of the course using basic presentation techniques
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics

Syllabus

• Academic vocabulary
• Visuals in Physical Geography
• Visuals in Human Geography
• Maps
• Writing CV and covering letter for a positin in a geographic branch
• Job interview roleplay
• Argumentation, explaining advantages and disadvantages
• Acadenic presenttion
• Writing an abstract

Literature

• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
• Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. 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
• Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995

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;

Assessment methods

Continous assignments (reading, writing, presentations, debates), semestral project: job interview simulation, 80% attendance in the seminars, active work.

Language of instruction

Czech

Follow-Up Courses

• JAZ04 English for Geographers IV

Further Comments

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

Teacher's information

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/podzim2023/JAZ03/index.qwarp

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