JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (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
JAF04/01: Mon 18. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 8:00–9:50 J1, E. Čoupková
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:
- understand authentic texts/lectures abou physics
- identify the main ideas
- formulate the main ideas
- interpret the information
- present topics related to physics using basic presentation techniques
- summarize a text about physics
- compare and contrast
- use arguments in a discussion on a topic related to physics (defend one´s opinion, oppose, support arguments of a colleague)
- present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • 1. Texts from physics and other related fields according to current importance and interest (vocabulary and language functions)
  • 2. General texts about physics(vocabulary and language functions)
  • 3. Presentation skills practice (Introduction, Signalling devices, Ending, Delivery, Using Visual Aids, Interpreting graphs, Handling Questions, Practical Presentations)
  • 4. Conference skills practice (preparing a Call for Papers, writing abstracts, email communication, chaing a section)
  • 5. Grammar: reported speech, indirect questions, modal verbs and infinitive structures for expressing probability, use if-clauses for hypothesizing, recommendations (should, had better), reproduce advice (verb patterns, e.g. he suggested -ing)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. info
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 80% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
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
Literature: Presenting facts and figures, D. Kerridge, Longman, 1996 Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995 Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997 Key Words in Science and Technology, Bill Mascull, Cobuild 1997 http://www.mit.edu/ https://www.ted.com/talks http://www.nature.com http://www.sciencenews.org http://www.sciencedaily.org http://www.newscientist.com
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 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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