JAZ04 English for Geographers IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, 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
JAZ04/01: Mon 20. 2. to Mon 22. 5. Tue 13:00–14:50 J2, H. Němcová
JAZ04/02: Mon 20. 2. to Mon 22. 5. Wed 15:00–16:50 J2, H. Němcová
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English - B2 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 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 vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course: geographical topics (see the list), pretesting updated tests (last or last but one week of the course).It is not necessary to pass the test but writing the test is a necessary condition for completing the course.
  • Texts according to current importance and interest
  • Academic vocabulary in use
  • Advanced grammar in scientific texts
  • Giving effective academic presentations
  • Writing an abstract of a thesis
  • Moravian Karst
  • Famous caves
  • Atacama
  • Islamic culture
  • Green revolution
  • Argumentation - vocabulary
  • Studies and research
  • Letter of complaint
  • CV and a cover letter
Literature
  • An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
  • The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. 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
  • 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
  • STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
Teaching methods
foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
Assessment methods
presentation, abstract, 80% active attendance in the seminars.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
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/jaro2014/JAG04/index.qwarp
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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