JSP04 Spanish for Specific Purposes -Science 4

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Elena Casas Cortada (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Elena Casas Cortada
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Prerequisites
The knowledge of Spanish - B2 level CERF
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 1/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic scientific texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present scientific topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a scientific text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a scientific topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
communicate on general and specialized topics using specfic language
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to: understand authentic texts/lectures identify the main ideas formulate the main ideas interpret the information present topics using basic presentation techniques summarize texts compare and contrast use arguments in a discussion on a different topics (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague) present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus: 1.biological, geographical, geological, chemical, mathematical and physical topis according to current importance and interest (necessary vocab)
  • 2.general topics (necessary vocab)
Literature
  • J. Carrasco Montero: Reálie španělsky mluvících zemí, Fraus 1997, ISBN 80-85784-54-8 R. M
  • M.A.Palomino: Técnicas de correo comercial, Edelsa 1997, ISBN 8-7711-176-6 G.
  • L. López Ruiz: Historietas y pasatiempos, Edelsa 1998, ISBN 84-85786-97-1
  • N.Sans, L. Miguel: Cómo suena, Difusión 1991, ISBN 84-87099-22-X J. Arribas: Preparación DELE, Edelsa 1997, ISBN 84-7711-088-3
  • R. M Martín: La gramática da juego, Heinemann 1997, ISBN 0 43530091 1 C. Moreno a kol.: Actividades lúdicas, SGEL 1999, ISBN 84-7143-772-4
  • F. Castro: Uso de la gramática espanola (intermedio), Edelsa 1997, ISBN 84-7711-134-0
  • Gonzáles Mangas, M Marcos de la Losa: Técnicas de conversación telefónica: Edelsa 1999, ISBN 84-7711-1
Teaching methods
Course of Spanish for Special Purposes: specialized text analysis, listening comprehension, conversation and discussion in pairs and in groups, applying grammar in new contexts, homework
Assessment methods
The condition for a successful finishing of the course is handing in several tasks (presentation, argumentative text, formal email, abstract) and 85% attendance in the seminars.
Language of instruction
Spanish
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.
Teacher's information
http://www.sci.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, 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, Spring 2021, Spring 2022.
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