JAZ02 English for Geographers II

Faculty of Science
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová
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
JAZ02/01: Mon 10:00–11:50 J5, A. Bízková Doleželová
JAZ02/02: Wed 10:00–11:50 J5, A. Bízková Doleželová
JAZ02/03: Wed 12:00–13:50 J5, A. Bízková Doleželová
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English - B1 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
there are 34 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand adapted authentic texts/lectures on Earth science corresponding to their level
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/geographical text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
identify causes and effects
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
compare and contrast using the proper terminology and academic vocabulary
present the topics of the course using basic presentation techniques
discuss one´s study plans
apply acquired skills to new topics
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science corresponding to their level of English
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/geographical text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
identify causes and effects
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
compare and contrast using the proper terminology and academic vocabulary
present the topics of the course using basic presentation techniques
discuss one´s study plans
apply acquired skills to new topics
Syllabus
  • Examples of topics (subject to change):
  • World disasters - digital humanitarians, crisis mapping
  • Food sustainability
  • Fashion footprint
  • The environmental impact of entertainment
  • Space exploration
  • Sustainable cities
  • Climate change and related issues
  • Globalisation
  • Mass tourism
  • Population: poverty, economic inequality and growth
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  • Science poster conference
  • Mini talks
  • Academic writing (formal letter, summary)
  • Videos and articles on current global issues
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
  • 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
Teaching methods
specialist 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 support
Assessment methods
80% active attendance in the seminars
completing tasks, e.g. presenting a poster at a class conference, watching a video and writing a log about it, writing a formal email, writing an annotation, reading specialised articles and creating a quiz.
Language of instruction
English
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
Fariel, R. - Hinds, R. - Berey,D.: Earth Science, Addison-Wesley 1987 High school textbook - available in the faculty library.

IMPACT, levels 3 & 4, Nationl Geographic, available in MZK

http://www.nationalgeographic.com

http://www.nasagov.com

http://www.nature.com

Further information will be available in the interactive syllabus.

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 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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