English for chemists I, groups 01- 05

About this course

Course description

This course is aimed at students of chemistry as well as biochemistry.

We will look at topics related to chemistry that will help you develop your receptive as well as productive  communication skills. It means greater confindence in discipline-specific reading, listening, speaking and writing.

Lecturer

Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová, office hours any time arranged by email

The entry level is B1. With a lower level, you will find it difficult to participate reasonably well.
With a higher level, you may have different expectations - see the Language Centre website for the current offer. 

Course material

There will be worksheets available for each week in the interactive syllabus. Download these worksheets to be able to work with them in classes. We will also use various authentic sources such as textbooks, videos or websites.

For grammar practice, you can use our e-book: Grammar practice B1

Discipline-specific texts are prepared in this reading file:

Reading File
Parts of chapters from Joesten, Castellion & Hogg: The World of Chemistry, Thomson, 2007
Chyba: Odkazovaný objekt neexistuje nebo nemáte právo jej číst.
https://is.muni.cz/el/sci/podzim2021/JAC01/um/reading_file/
Requirements
1) one topic form the reading file (explain and prepare an activity to check understanding)
2) a written summary of a science text (500-1500 words long) or a video (3-6 min long) - approximately 200 words
3) the mock exam test in Week 7, online
4) a mini talk on a topic of your choice  (similar to the exam task)
5) the final test & feedback in Week 13 or 14
Course organization

We will meet once a week for 100 minutes at Campus in  C15/room 114, ground floor.
There will be a reading week (no contact class) in Week 7 in which you can work on your assignments individually.




Course policy
  • attending contact classes (2 absences are allowed)
  • active coursework
  • completing assignments
  • submitting original work and acknowledging your sources