FF:CJV_D_A English for PGS - Course Information
CJV_D_A English for Doctoral Studies
Faculty of ArtsSpring 2017
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
- Teacher(s)
- Joseph Lennon, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. Šárka Roušavá, B.A. (alternate examiner)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (alternate examiner) - Guaranteed by
- Joseph Lennon, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Plíšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre - Prerequisites
- (FAKULTA(FF))&&(TYP_STUDIA(D))&&(!OBOR(AJ)&&!OBOR(AJA)&&!OBOR(LIAJA)&&!OBOR(RLA)&&!OBOR(PGA)&&!OBOR(VHA)&&!OBOR(LIAJ))
The student should have a CEFR (Common European Framework) C1 level of English language competence (in writing and speaking) to obtain recognition for this course code. - Course Enrolment Limitations
- The course is offered to students of any study field.
- Course objectives
- The aim of this course is to verify that the student has at least a CEFR C1 level of English in academic writing and speaking.
- Learning outcomes
- Upon completion of the certification requirements, the student will have shown their ability to:
-Research, write and revise a publishable academic text in English
-Converse naturally and fluently in English in a professional context
-Meet the English language expectations of the Faculty of Arts for PhD candidates - Syllabus
- This is a COURSE CODE meant ONLY for RECOGNITION of LANGUAGE LEVEL. The student may choose one of the forms described in the ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA (see the section below) to fulfill both the WRITING part and SPEAKING part).
- There is NO class participation component.
- Literature
- recommended literature
- BALLENGER, Bruce. The curious researcher :a guide to writing research papers. 3rd ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2001, xxviii, 35. ISBN 0-205-31911-4. info
- SWALES, John. Genre analysis : English in academic and research settings. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, xi, 260. ISBN 0521338131. info
- BHATIA, V. K. Analysing genre : language use in professional settings. 1st pub. Harlow: Longman, 1993, xvi, 246. ISBN 0582085241. info
- Teaching methods
- There are self-study materials, a bibliography and instructions for the student to consult.
- Assessment methods
- The WRITTEN PART of the exam can take one of the following forms (for which the student will submit):
A) an EXTENDED ABSTRACT whereby the original text should be 500-800 words long (without citations) and respect the following structure: •1) theme related to specialization •2) current state (of the research) and statement of limitations •3) methodology •4) results •5) discussion •6) bibliography
B) the THESIS of the dissertation or a related PROJECT (depending on the phase of study) in the length of 1000-1500 words and following this structure: •1) theme, defining the limits of the issue and key concepts •2) theoretical background •3) summary of the current state of knowledge/research
•4) methodology •5) preliminary results •6) expected or final results •7) discussion •8) bibliography
C) an ACADEMIC PAPER written by the student for publication in an academic journal
D) proof of MASTER'S STUDIES in English
The ORAL PART of the exam can take one of the following forms:
A) INTERVIEW with the examiner on a given topic (c. 30 min.)
B) submitting a certificate/proof of having given a PRESENTATION in English at an international conference
C) submitting a C1 (CEFR) level CERTIFICATE (in general or specialized English)
D) submitting proof of MASTER'S STUDIES in English
A standard letter grade of C will be entered for students who fulfill the requirements and can be confirmed to have a C1 level of English in WRITING and SPEAKING. Other letter grades (for example, A or B) may be awarded in exceptional circumstances. - Language of instruction
- English
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- The course is taught each semester.
Note related to how often the course is taught: bez výuky.
General note: Výstupní úroveň C1 podle ERR.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: bez výuky.
- Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2017, recent)
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