JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD (seminar tutor)
Luis Carlos Rodriguez, M.Phil. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD
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
JAB04/01: Tue 11:00–12:50 C15/227, A. Pandavar
JAB04/03: Thu 11:00–12:50 C15/227, A. Pandavar
JAB04/04: Tue 13:00–14:50 J5, L. Rodriguez
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English - B2 level CEFR ** NOTE THAT JAB04/01 IS DIFFERENT TO JAB04/02 AND /03. Please read the descriptions for each class carefully. For further information, feel free to contact anjuli.pandavar@mail.muni.cz **
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 89 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with language competences (B2/B2+ levels of CEFR) within the context of their study programme with the focus on transferable skills, in particular on presentation skills.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques

After successfully completing JAB04/02 or JAB04/03, the student will be able to:
• work independently on substantial tasks in their discipline for sustained periods
• make sound academic judgements
• apply the English language spontaneously and flexibly to any academic situation in their discipline
• hypothesise, link, infer, summarise and synthesise in any situation
• speak boldly and confidently in public
• use different modes of discourse (narration, description, exposition and argumentation) appropriately and effectively
• be comfortable with employing creativity in their scientific work
• demonstrate most of the B2 skills identified in CEFR
• demonstrate a deeper understanding of themselves as learners
• Understand portfolios (how to design, compose, present and defend them)
• Reflect on their work and themselves as a matter of habit
Syllabus
  • Osnova kurzu:
  • - odborná témata z biologie
  • - obecná témata (potřebná slovní zásoba)
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 ONLY (for JAB04/01, see above)
  • 1. Understanding the semester, your role, the teacher's role and how you will be assessed. Understanding independent use of English. Forming teams, selecting preferred project topics and understanding the tasks.
  • JAB04/02
  • 2. First 3-week creative project commences (20-minute podcast); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/03
  • 2. 10-week creative project commences (any one of the following: a series of three 20-minute podcasts; a 15-minute video; a 32-page e-book; or a 5-page website with embedded media); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 3. Modes of discourse (Rhetorical modes) and how they are applied in scientific communication 4. Professional interviews, reports and professional correspondence 5. Working with sources: relevance and reliability, summarising and synthesising
  • JAB04/02
  • 6. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Second 3-week creative project commences (32-page e-book)
  • JAB04/03
  • 6. Creative project Stage 1 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 2 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 7. Graphic communication of data and information 8. Effective grammar: sentences and paragraphs; clauses; choosing between two correct words; general versus specific; vague versus accurate; hedging; economy of words
  • JAB04/02
  • 9. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Third 3-week creative project commences (5-minute video)
  • JAB04/03
  • 9. Creative project Stage 2 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 3 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 10. Principles of presentations; good and bad presentations; body versus words versus pictures; audience engagement: head versus heart. 11. Completing a portfolio; composing a manifesto; presenting and defending a portfolio; Assessment rubrics 12. Presentation and defence of portfolios; listening test
  • * Short weekly reflections are mandatory in JAG04/02 and JAB04/03 *
  • ** THERE IS NO TEXT BOOK FOR JAB04/02 AND JAB04/03. YOU WILL FIND YOUR OWN MATERIAL **
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required. JAB04/01 is concluded with a credit test (two credits). Students who choose this option are required to also sit the J002 examination (two credits).

JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 are concluded with a portfolio assessment, portfolio defence and listening test (four credits). Students who choose either of these options will NOT be required to sit the J002 examination.

85% attendance in seminars is required across the board.
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.
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.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD (seminar tutor)
Luis Carlos Rodriguez, M.Phil. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Nina Kotková (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
JAB04/01: Mon 18. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 11:00–12:50 C15/114, A. Pandavar
JAB04/02: Mon 18. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Tue 13:00–14:50 C15/114, A. Pandavar
JAB04/03: Mon 18. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 12:00–13:50 C15/227, L. Rodriguez
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
there are 72 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
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.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (seminar tutor)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Nina Kotková (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, 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
JAB04/01: Mon 12:00–13:50 C15/114, A. Suchomelová-Polomska
JAB04/02: Thu 12:00–13:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Thu 14:00–15:50 C15/227, 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
there are 50 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
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 2019, Spring 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology 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 (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Nina Kotková (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
JAB04/T01: Tue 21. 2. to Mon 22. 5. Tue 13:00–14:35 106, N. Kotková, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
JAB04/01: Mon 20. 2. to Mon 22. 5. Tue 13:00–14:50 C15/227, K. Martiníková
JAB04/02: Mon 20. 2. to Mon 22. 5. Wed 11:00–12:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Mon 20. 2. to Mon 22. 5. Wed 14:00–15:50 C15/227, K. Martiníková
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
there are 50 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
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.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (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
JAB04/01: Mon 10:00–11:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/02: Mon 13:00–14:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Thu 9:00–10:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/04: Thu 11:00–12:50 C15/227, 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
there are 50 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
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 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Veškrnová (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
JAB04/01: Mon 14:00–15:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/02: Mon 16:00–17:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Thu 11:00–12:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/04: Thu 13:00–14:50 C15/227, 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
there are 43 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
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 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (assistant)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAB04/01: Mon 9:00–10:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/02: Mon 11:00–12:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Wed 14:00–15:50 C15/114, H. Němcová
JAB04/04: Wed 16:00–17:50 C15/227, 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
there are 43 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
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 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
Ing. Lenka Matyášová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
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
JAB04/01: Mon 10:00–11:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/02: Mon 8:00–9:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Tue 14:00–15:50 C15/227, 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
there are 43 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:biological topics (see the list), pretesting updated tests (last but 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.
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
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 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2012
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
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
JAB04/01: Wed 9:00–10:50 C15/227
JAB04/02: Wed 11:00–12:50 C15/227
JAB04/03: Thu 15:00–16:50 C15/227
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
there are 65 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
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 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2011
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Ing. Boris Janča (assistant)
Mgr. Zuzana Janoušková (assistant)
Ing. Lenka Matyášová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAB04/01: Wed 14:00–15:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/02: Wed 9:00–10:50 C15/227, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Wed 11:00–12:50 C15/227, 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
there are 51 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
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 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
PaedDr. Marta Holasová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Ing. Boris Janča (assistant)
Mgr. Zuzana Janoušková (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Reichová, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAB04/01: Thu 14:00–15:50 J1, H. Němcová
JAB04/02: Wed 14:00–15:50 J5, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Tue 14:00–15:50 J2, H. Němcová
JAB04/04: Tue 16:00–17:50 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
there are 70 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method, Biological experiment
  • Presentations
  • Handedness, Split-brain experiment
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells, Regenerative medicine
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
Literature
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
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 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAB04/01: Mon 14:00–15:50 J5, H. Němcová
JAB04/02: Mon 16:00–17:50 J5, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Tue 12:00–13:50 J4, H. Němcová
JAB04/04: Tue 14:00–15:50 J5, H. Němcová
Prerequisites
! JAP04 Angličtina pro přírodovědce 4 || !NOW( JAC04 English for Chemists IV ) || ! JAC04 English for Chemists IV || !NOW( JAF04 English for Physicists IV ) || ! JAF04 English for Physicists IV || !NOW( JAG04 English for Geologists IV ) || ! JAG04 English for Geologists IV || !NOW( JAM04 English for Mathematicians IV ) || ! JAM04 English for Mathematicians IV || !NOW( JAZ04 English for Geographers IV ) || ! JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
The knowledge of English at the grammar school level.
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 73 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
General objectives: 1. to develop sufficient reading abilities for students to be able to work with foreign texts 2. to develop speaking abilities for everyday commucation needs 3. to develop listening abilities for everyday communication needs 4. to develop sufficient written abilities for students to express themselves in respective fields of study 5. to review basic principles of grammar in new contexts. General tasks: Students will learn: 1) *cursory reading, text comprehension (skimming) *text information gathering (scanning) *grasping of main concepts within a given text *identification of main themes and various arguments withing given texts *inductive and deductive thought processes *discerning between fact and opinions *summarizing texts 2) to speak about oneself, life, his or her studies 3) general as well as specific understanding of spoken word (listening to recordings) 4) resume writing and filling out of various application forms 5) consolidation of grammar in various contexts Evaluation: One written credit test
Syllabus
  • Course syllabus: a, biological topics according to current importance and interest(necessary vocabulary, academic skills - focus on presentation skills) b, general topics on higher level (vocabulary extension, extension of language skills)
Literature
  • Advanced English Grammar, Murphy
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
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.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.

JAB04 English for Biologists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2006
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Bc. Petra Sedlinská (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAB04/01: Mon 16:00–17:50 J2, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Tue 14:00–15:50 J2, H. Němcová
JAB04/04: Tue 13:00–14:50 J4, H. Ševečková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Znalost anglického jazyka na středoškolské úrovni.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 16 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives (in Czech)
Cílem výuky je rozvinout schopnosti studenta prezentovat výsledky vlastního výzkumu na mezinárodním fóru a sledovat nejnovější poznatky ve studovaném oboru.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Obecné cíle: 1. rozvinout mluvní dovednosti potřebné pro komunikaci v situacích typických pro oblast vědy 2. rozvinout čtecí dovednosti tak, aby se studenti vypořádali i se složitějšími autentickými odbornými texty 3. rozvinout poslechové dovednosti tak, aby umožnily studentům porozumět odbornému textu 4. rozvinout dovednost psát tak, aby studenti dovedli sestavit žánry (typy textů) typické pro oblast vědy 5. seznámit studenty se základní odbornou terminologií 6. zopakovat a prohloubit znalost gramatiky v nových kontextech Obecné úkoly: Studenti 1. se naučí, jak popsat proces, systém, jak vyjádřit příčinu a následek, jak interpretovat grafy, jak přednést akademickou prezentaci 2. si dále prohloubí dovednosti uvedené v sylabu akademické angličtiny pod bodem 1. 3. se naučí, jak si dělat poznámky ze slyšeného textu 4. se naučí, jak psát žádost o zaměstnání, formální a neformální dopis, laboratorní zprávu, abstrakt, odborný článek 5. prohloubí si znalost odborné terminologie 6. upevní si znalost gramatiky Hodnocení: 1 písemný zápočtový test za semestr
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Výuka v každém semestru zakončena zápočtem - podmínkou je úspěšné vykonání zápočtového testu a 85% přítomnost ve výuce.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, 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 2020.

JAB04 English for Biologists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2005
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAB04/01: Mon 17:00–18:50 J3, H. Němcová
JAB04/02: Thu 12:00–13:50 J1, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Mon 8:00–9:50 J3, H. Ševečková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Znalost anglického jazyka na středoškolské úrovni.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 16 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives (in Czech)
Cílem výuky je rozvinout schopnosti studenta prezentovat výsledky vlastního výzkumu na mezinárodním fóru a sledovat nejnovější poznatky ve studovaném oboru.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Obecné cíle: 1. rozvinout mluvní dovednosti potřebné pro komunikaci v situacích typických pro oblast vědy 2. rozvinout čtecí dovednosti tak, aby se studenti vypořádali i se složitějšími autentickými odbornými texty 3. rozvinout poslechové dovednosti tak, aby umožnily studentům porozumět odbornému textu 4. rozvinout dovednost psát tak, aby studenti dovedli sestavit žánry (typy textů) typické pro oblast vědy 5. seznámit studenty se základní odbornou terminologií 6. zopakovat a prohloubit znalost gramatiky v nových kontextech Obecné úkoly: Studenti 1. se naučí, jak popsat proces, systém, jak vyjádřit příčinu a následek, jak interpretovat grafy, jak přednést akademickou prezentaci 2. si dále prohloubí dovednosti uvedené v sylabu akademické angličtiny pod bodem 1. 3. se naučí, jak si dělat poznámky ze slyšeného textu 4. se naučí, jak psát žádost o zaměstnání, formální a neformální dopis, laboratorní zprávu, abstrakt, odborný článek 5. prohloubí si znalost odborné terminologie 6. upevní si znalost gramatiky Hodnocení: 1 písemný zápočtový test za semestr
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Výuka v každém semestru zakončena zápočtem - podmínkou je úspěšné vykonání zápočtového testu a 85% přítomnost ve výuce.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, 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 2020.

JAB04 Angličtina pro biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2004
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAB04/01: Thu 14:00–15:50 J1, H. Němcová
JAB04/02: Wed 13:00–14:50 U1, H. Němcová
JAB04/03: Mon 9:00–10:50 J2, H. Němcová
JAB04/04: Tue 15:00–16:50 J1, H. Ševečková
JAB04/06: Mon 11:00–12:50 J1, H. Ševečková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Znalost anglického jazyka na středoškolské úrovni.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 16 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives (in Czech)
Cílem výuky je rozvinout schopnosti studenta prezentovat výsledky vlastního výzkumu na mezinárodním fóru a sledovat nejnovější poznatky ve studovaném oboru.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Obecné cíle: 1. rozvinout mluvní dovednosti potřebné pro komunikaci v situacích typických pro oblast vědy 2. rozvinout čtecí dovednosti tak, aby se studenti vypořádali i se složitějšími autentickými odbornými texty 3. rozvinout poslechové dovednosti tak, aby umožnily studentům porozumět odbornému textu 4. rozvinout dovednost psát tak, aby studenti dovedli sestavit žánry (typy textů) typické pro oblast vědy 5. seznámit studenty se základní odbornou terminologií 6. zopakovat a prohloubit znalost gramatiky v nových kontextech Obecné úkoly: Studenti 1. se naučí, jak popsat proces, systém, jak vyjádřit příčinu a následek, jak interpretovat grafy, jak přednést akademickou prezentaci 2. si dále prohloubí dovednosti uvedené v sylabu akademické angličtiny pod bodem 1. 3. se naučí, jak si dělat poznámky ze slyšeného textu 4. se naučí, jak psát žádost o zaměstnání, formální a neformální dopis, laboratorní zprávu, abstrakt, odborný článek 5. prohloubí si znalost odborné terminologie 6. upevní si znalost gramatiky Hodnocení: 1 písemný zápočtový test za semestr
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Výuka v každém semestru zakončena zápočtem - podmínkou je úspěšné vykonání zápočtového testu a 85% přítomnost ve výuce.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, 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 2020.

JAB04 English for Biologists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2003
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Dr. Michael Svoboda, B.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Martin Dvořák, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAB04/01: No timetable has been entered into IS. H. Němcová
JAB04/02: No timetable has been entered into IS. H. Němcová
JAB04/03: No timetable has been entered into IS. H. Němcová
JAB04/04: No timetable has been entered into IS. M. Pavlovová
JAB04/05: No timetable has been entered into IS. H. Ševečková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Znalost anglického jazyka na středoškolské úrovni.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 16 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives (in Czech)
Cílem výuky je rozvinout schopnosti studenta prezentovat výsledky vlastního výzkumu na mezinárodním fóru a sledovat nejnovější poznatky ve studovaném oboru.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Obecné cíle: 1. rozvinout mluvní dovednosti potřebné pro komunikaci v situacích typických pro oblast vědy 2. rozvinout čtecí dovednosti tak, aby se studenti vypořádali i se složitějšími autentickými odbornými texty 3. rozvinout poslechové dovednosti tak, aby umožnily studentům porozumět odbornému textu 4. rozvinout dovednost psát tak, aby studenti dovedli sestavit žánry (typy textů) typické pro oblast vědy 5. seznámit studenty se základní odbornou terminologií 6. zopakovat a prohloubit znalost gramatiky v nových kontextech Obecné úkoly: Studenti 1. se naučí, jak popsat proces, systém, jak vyjádřit příčinu a následek, jak interpretovat grafy, jak přednést akademickou prezentaci 2. si dále prohloubí dovednosti uvedené v sylabu akademické angličtiny pod bodem 1. 3. se naučí, jak si dělat poznámky ze slyšeného textu 4. se naučí, jak psát žádost o zaměstnání, formální a neformální dopis, laboratorní zprávu, abstrakt, odborný článek 5. prohloubí si znalost odborné terminologie 6. upevní si znalost gramatiky Hodnocení: 1 písemný zápočtový test za semestr
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Výuka v každém semestru zakončena zápočtem - podmínkou je úspěšné vykonání zápočtového testu a 85% přítomnost ve výuce.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, 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 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025

The course is not taught in Spring 2025

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD (seminar tutor)
Luis Carlos Rodriguez, M.Phil. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English - B2 level CEFR ** NOTE THAT JAB04/01 IS DIFFERENT TO JAB04/02 AND /03. Please read the descriptions for each class carefully. For further information, feel free to contact anjuli.pandavar@mail.muni.cz **
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 89 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with language competences (B2/B2+ levels of CEFR) within the context of their study programme with the focus on transferable skills, in particular on presentation skills.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques

After successfully completing JAB04/02 or JAB04/03, the student will be able to:
• work independently on substantial tasks in their discipline for sustained periods
• make sound academic judgements
• apply the English language spontaneously and flexibly to any academic situation in their discipline
• hypothesise, link, infer, summarise and synthesise in any situation
• speak boldly and confidently in public
• use different modes of discourse (narration, description, exposition and argumentation) appropriately and effectively
• be comfortable with employing creativity in their scientific work
• demonstrate most of the B2 skills identified in CEFR
• demonstrate a deeper understanding of themselves as learners
• Understand portfolios (how to design, compose, present and defend them)
• Reflect on their work and themselves as a matter of habit
Syllabus
  • Osnova kurzu:
  • - odborná témata z biologie
  • - obecná témata (potřebná slovní zásoba)
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 ONLY (for JAB04/01, see above)
  • 1. Understanding the semester, your role, the teacher's role and how you will be assessed. Understanding independent use of English. Forming teams, selecting preferred project topics and understanding the tasks.
  • JAB04/02
  • 2. First 3-week creative project commences (20-minute podcast); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/03
  • 2. 10-week creative project commences (any one of the following: a series of three 20-minute podcasts; a 15-minute video; a 32-page e-book; or a 5-page website with embedded media); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 3. Modes of discourse (Rhetorical modes) and how they are applied in scientific communication 4. Professional interviews, reports and professional correspondence 5. Working with sources: relevance and reliability, summarising and synthesising
  • JAB04/02
  • 6. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Second 3-week creative project commences (32-page e-book)
  • JAB04/03
  • 6. Creative project Stage 1 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 2 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 7. Graphic communication of data and information 8. Effective grammar: sentences and paragraphs; clauses; choosing between two correct words; general versus specific; vague versus accurate; hedging; economy of words
  • JAB04/02
  • 9. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Third 3-week creative project commences (5-minute video)
  • JAB04/03
  • 9. Creative project Stage 2 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 3 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 10. Principles of presentations; good and bad presentations; body versus words versus pictures; audience engagement: head versus heart. 11. Completing a portfolio; composing a manifesto; presenting and defending a portfolio; Assessment rubrics 12. Presentation and defence of portfolios; listening test
  • * Short weekly reflections are mandatory in JAG04/02 and JAB04/03 *
  • ** THERE IS NO TEXT BOOK FOR JAB04/02 AND JAB04/03. YOU WILL FIND YOUR OWN MATERIAL **
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required. JAB04/01 is concluded with a credit test (two credits). Students who choose this option are required to also sit the J002 examination (two credits).

JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 are concluded with a portfolio assessment, portfolio defence and listening test (four credits). Students who choose either of these options will NOT be required to sit the J002 examination.

85% attendance in seminars is required across the board.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2024

The course is not taught in Spring 2024

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD (seminar tutor)
Luis Carlos Rodriguez, M.Phil. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English - B2 level CEFR ** NOTE THAT JAB04/01 IS DIFFERENT TO JAB04/02 AND /03. Please read the descriptions for each class carefully. For further information, feel free to contact anjuli.pandavar@mail.muni.cz **
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 89 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with language competences (B2/B2+ levels of CEFR) within the context of their study programme with the focus on transferable skills, in particular on presentation skills.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques

After successfully completing JAB04/02 or JAB04/03, the student will be able to:
• work independently on substantial tasks in their discipline for sustained periods
• make sound academic judgements
• apply the English language spontaneously and flexibly to any academic situation in their discipline
• hypothesise, link, infer, summarise and synthesise in any situation
• speak boldly and confidently in public
• use different modes of discourse (narration, description, exposition and argumentation) appropriately and effectively
• be comfortable with employing creativity in their scientific work
• demonstrate most of the B2 skills identified in CEFR
• demonstrate a deeper understanding of themselves as learners
• Understand portfolios (how to design, compose, present and defend them)
• Reflect on their work and themselves as a matter of habit
Syllabus
  • Osnova kurzu:
  • - odborná témata z biologie
  • - obecná témata (potřebná slovní zásoba)
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 ONLY (for JAB04/01, see above)
  • 1. Understanding the semester, your role, the teacher's role and how you will be assessed. Understanding independent use of English. Forming teams, selecting preferred project topics and understanding the tasks.
  • JAB04/02
  • 2. First 3-week creative project commences (20-minute podcast); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/03
  • 2. 10-week creative project commences (any one of the following: a series of three 20-minute podcasts; a 15-minute video; a 32-page e-book; or a 5-page website with embedded media); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 3. Modes of discourse (Rhetorical modes) and how they are applied in scientific communication 4. Professional interviews, reports and professional correspondence 5. Working with sources: relevance and reliability, summarising and synthesising
  • JAB04/02
  • 6. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Second 3-week creative project commences (32-page e-book)
  • JAB04/03
  • 6. Creative project Stage 1 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 2 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 7. Graphic communication of data and information 8. Effective grammar: sentences and paragraphs; clauses; choosing between two correct words; general versus specific; vague versus accurate; hedging; economy of words
  • JAB04/02
  • 9. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Third 3-week creative project commences (5-minute video)
  • JAB04/03
  • 9. Creative project Stage 2 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 3 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 10. Principles of presentations; good and bad presentations; body versus words versus pictures; audience engagement: head versus heart. 11. Completing a portfolio; composing a manifesto; presenting and defending a portfolio; Assessment rubrics 12. Presentation and defence of portfolios; listening test
  • * Short weekly reflections are mandatory in JAG04/02 and JAB04/03 *
  • ** THERE IS NO TEXT BOOK FOR JAB04/02 AND JAB04/03. YOU WILL FIND YOUR OWN MATERIAL **
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required. JAB04/01 is concluded with a credit test (two credits). Students who choose this option are required to also sit the J002 examination (two credits).

JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 are concluded with a portfolio assessment, portfolio defence and listening test (four credits). Students who choose either of these options will NOT be required to sit the J002 examination.

85% attendance in seminars is required across the board.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2023

The course is not taught in Spring 2023

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD (seminar tutor)
Luis Carlos Rodriguez, M.Phil. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English - B2 level CEFR ** NOTE THAT JAB04/01 IS DIFFERENT TO JAB04/02 AND /03. Please read the descriptions for each class carefully. For further information, feel free to contact anjuli.pandavar@mail.muni.cz **
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 89 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with language competences (B2/B2+ levels of CEFR) within the context of their study programme with the focus on transferable skills, in particular on presentation skills.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques

After successfully completing JAB04/02 or JAB04/03, the student will be able to:
• work independently on substantial tasks in their discipline for sustained periods
• make sound academic judgements
• apply the English language spontaneously and flexibly to any academic situation in their discipline
• hypothesise, link, infer, summarise and synthesise in any situation
• speak boldly and confidently in public
• use different modes of discourse (narration, description, exposition and argumentation) appropriately and effectively
• be comfortable with employing creativity in their scientific work
• demonstrate most of the B2 skills identified in CEFR
• demonstrate a deeper understanding of themselves as learners
• Understand portfolios (how to design, compose, present and defend them)
• Reflect on their work and themselves as a matter of habit
Syllabus
  • Osnova kurzu:
  • - odborná témata z biologie
  • - obecná témata (potřebná slovní zásoba)
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 ONLY (for JAB04/01, see above)
  • 1. Understanding the semester, your role, the teacher's role and how you will be assessed. Understanding independent use of English. Forming teams, selecting preferred project topics and understanding the tasks.
  • JAB04/02
  • 2. First 3-week creative project commences (20-minute podcast); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/03
  • 2. 10-week creative project commences (any one of the following: a series of three 20-minute podcasts; a 15-minute video; a 32-page e-book; or a 5-page website with embedded media); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 3. Modes of discourse (Rhetorical modes) and how they are applied in scientific communication 4. Professional interviews, reports and professional correspondence 5. Working with sources: relevance and reliability, summarising and synthesising
  • JAB04/02
  • 6. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Second 3-week creative project commences (32-page e-book)
  • JAB04/03
  • 6. Creative project Stage 1 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 2 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 7. Graphic communication of data and information 8. Effective grammar: sentences and paragraphs; clauses; choosing between two correct words; general versus specific; vague versus accurate; hedging; economy of words
  • JAB04/02
  • 9. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Third 3-week creative project commences (5-minute video)
  • JAB04/03
  • 9. Creative project Stage 2 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 3 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 10. Principles of presentations; good and bad presentations; body versus words versus pictures; audience engagement: head versus heart. 11. Completing a portfolio; composing a manifesto; presenting and defending a portfolio; Assessment rubrics 12. Presentation and defence of portfolios; listening test
  • * Short weekly reflections are mandatory in JAG04/02 and JAB04/03 *
  • ** THERE IS NO TEXT BOOK FOR JAB04/02 AND JAB04/03. YOU WILL FIND YOUR OWN MATERIAL **
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required. JAB04/01 is concluded with a credit test (two credits). Students who choose this option are required to also sit the J002 examination (two credits).

JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 are concluded with a portfolio assessment, portfolio defence and listening test (four credits). Students who choose either of these options will NOT be required to sit the J002 examination.

85% attendance in seminars is required across the board.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2022

The course is not taught in Spring 2022

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD (seminar tutor)
Luis Carlos Rodriguez, M.Phil. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English - B2 level CEFR ** NOTE THAT JAB04/01 IS DIFFERENT TO JAB04/02 AND /03. Please read the descriptions for each class carefully. For further information, feel free to contact anjuli.pandavar@mail.muni.cz **
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 89 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with language competences (B2/B2+ levels of CEFR) within the context of their study programme with the focus on transferable skills, in particular on presentation skills.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques

After successfully completing JAB04/02 or JAB04/03, the student will be able to:
• work independently on substantial tasks in their discipline for sustained periods
• make sound academic judgements
• apply the English language spontaneously and flexibly to any academic situation in their discipline
• hypothesise, link, infer, summarise and synthesise in any situation
• speak boldly and confidently in public
• use different modes of discourse (narration, description, exposition and argumentation) appropriately and effectively
• be comfortable with employing creativity in their scientific work
• demonstrate most of the B2 skills identified in CEFR
• demonstrate a deeper understanding of themselves as learners
• Understand portfolios (how to design, compose, present and defend them)
• Reflect on their work and themselves as a matter of habit
Syllabus
  • Osnova kurzu:
  • - odborná témata z biologie
  • - obecná témata (potřebná slovní zásoba)
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 ONLY (for JAB04/01, see above)
  • 1. Understanding the semester, your role, the teacher's role and how you will be assessed. Understanding independent use of English. Forming teams, selecting preferred project topics and understanding the tasks.
  • JAB04/02
  • 2. First 3-week creative project commences (20-minute podcast); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/03
  • 2. 10-week creative project commences (any one of the following: a series of three 20-minute podcasts; a 15-minute video; a 32-page e-book; or a 5-page website with embedded media); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 3. Modes of discourse (Rhetorical modes) and how they are applied in scientific communication 4. Professional interviews, reports and professional correspondence 5. Working with sources: relevance and reliability, summarising and synthesising
  • JAB04/02
  • 6. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Second 3-week creative project commences (32-page e-book)
  • JAB04/03
  • 6. Creative project Stage 1 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 2 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 7. Graphic communication of data and information 8. Effective grammar: sentences and paragraphs; clauses; choosing between two correct words; general versus specific; vague versus accurate; hedging; economy of words
  • JAB04/02
  • 9. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Third 3-week creative project commences (5-minute video)
  • JAB04/03
  • 9. Creative project Stage 2 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 3 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 10. Principles of presentations; good and bad presentations; body versus words versus pictures; audience engagement: head versus heart. 11. Completing a portfolio; composing a manifesto; presenting and defending a portfolio; Assessment rubrics 12. Presentation and defence of portfolios; listening test
  • * Short weekly reflections are mandatory in JAG04/02 and JAB04/03 *
  • ** THERE IS NO TEXT BOOK FOR JAB04/02 AND JAB04/03. YOU WILL FIND YOUR OWN MATERIAL **
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required. JAB04/01 is concluded with a credit test (two credits). Students who choose this option are required to also sit the J002 examination (two credits).

JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 are concluded with a portfolio assessment, portfolio defence and listening test (four credits). Students who choose either of these options will NOT be required to sit the J002 examination.

85% attendance in seminars is required across the board.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2021

The course is not taught in Spring 2021

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD (seminar tutor)
Luis Carlos Rodriguez, M.Phil. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Anjuli Pandavar, PhD
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English - B2 level CEFR ** NOTE THAT JAB04/01 IS DIFFERENT TO JAB04/02 AND /03. Please read the descriptions for each class carefully. For further information, feel free to contact anjuli.pandavar@mail.muni.cz **
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 89 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with language competences (B2/B2+ levels of CEFR) within the context of their study programme with the focus on transferable skills, in particular on presentation skills.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques

After successfully completing JAB04/02 or JAB04/03, the student will be able to:
• work independently on substantial tasks in their discipline for sustained periods
• make sound academic judgements
• apply the English language spontaneously and flexibly to any academic situation in their discipline
• hypothesise, link, infer, summarise and synthesise in any situation
• speak boldly and confidently in public
• use different modes of discourse (narration, description, exposition and argumentation) appropriately and effectively
• be comfortable with employing creativity in their scientific work
• demonstrate most of the B2 skills identified in CEFR
• demonstrate a deeper understanding of themselves as learners
• Understand portfolios (how to design, compose, present and defend them)
• Reflect on their work and themselves as a matter of habit
Syllabus
  • Osnova kurzu:
  • - odborná témata z biologie
  • - obecná témata (potřebná slovní zásoba)
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 ONLY (for JAB04/01, see above)
  • 1. Understanding the semester, your role, the teacher's role and how you will be assessed. Understanding independent use of English. Forming teams, selecting preferred project topics and understanding the tasks.
  • JAB04/02
  • 2. First 3-week creative project commences (20-minute podcast); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/03
  • 2. 10-week creative project commences (any one of the following: a series of three 20-minute podcasts; a 15-minute video; a 32-page e-book; or a 5-page website with embedded media); Learning to work independently. The role of feedback and reflections; drafts and revisions
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 3. Modes of discourse (Rhetorical modes) and how they are applied in scientific communication 4. Professional interviews, reports and professional correspondence 5. Working with sources: relevance and reliability, summarising and synthesising
  • JAB04/02
  • 6. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Second 3-week creative project commences (32-page e-book)
  • JAB04/03
  • 6. Creative project Stage 1 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 2 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 7. Graphic communication of data and information 8. Effective grammar: sentences and paragraphs; clauses; choosing between two correct words; general versus specific; vague versus accurate; hedging; economy of words
  • JAB04/02
  • 9. Creative project presentation and peer feedback; Third 3-week creative project commences (5-minute video)
  • JAB04/03
  • 9. Creative project Stage 2 review and peer feedback; Creative project Stage 3 commences
  • JAB04/02 and JAB04/03
  • 10. Principles of presentations; good and bad presentations; body versus words versus pictures; audience engagement: head versus heart. 11. Completing a portfolio; composing a manifesto; presenting and defending a portfolio; Assessment rubrics 12. Presentation and defence of portfolios; listening test
  • * Short weekly reflections are mandatory in JAG04/02 and JAB04/03 *
  • ** THERE IS NO TEXT BOOK FOR JAB04/02 AND JAB04/03. YOU WILL FIND YOUR OWN MATERIAL **
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required. JAB04/01 is concluded with a credit test (two credits). Students who choose this option are required to also sit the J002 examination (two credits).

JAB04/02 and JAB04/03 are concluded with a portfolio assessment, portfolio defence and listening test (four credits). Students who choose either of these options will NOT be required to sit the J002 examination.

85% attendance in seminars is required across the board.
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.
The course is taught: every week.
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 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
spring 2012 - acreditation

The information about the term spring 2012 - acreditation is not made public

Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
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
there are 50 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.

JAB04 English for Biology IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
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
there are 73 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:

understand authentic biological texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present biological topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a biological text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a biological topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • - biological topics
  • - everyday English
  • Scientific method
  • Presentations
  • Handedness
  • Genetic research
  • Human genome project
  • Stem cells
  • Genetic diseases
  • Eugenics
  • Panel discussion
Literature
  • The recommended literaure - see the information of the teacher
  • online: New Scientist, Science Daily, Nature, National Geographic, BBC, How stuff works
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course; text analysis, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary) presentations; blended learning - IS MU (interactive materials, dril)
Assessment methods
Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms 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 2020.
  • Enrolment Statistics (recent)