JAC03 English for Chemists III

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová
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
JAC03/01: Tue 12:00–13:50 C15/114, D. Dlabolová
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B1+ level of CEFR - English for specific purposes
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
Course objectives
Po absolvování tohoto kurzu bude student schopen:
porozumět autentickému odbornému textu na úrovni B2 ERR
porozumět mluvenému projevu na odborné téma na úrovni B2 ERR
komunikovat na odborné téma na úrovni B2 ERR
zběžně prohlédnout text a pochopit jeho celkový význam
vyhledat v textu specifické informace
formulovat hlavní myšlenku textu
shrnovat podstatné informace
informovat o svém studiu a výzkumu
porozumět popisu pracovních / výzkumných pozic
napsat životopis na míru vybranému místu
napsat žádost o zaměstnání
vést si patřičně u konkurzu
popsat proces související se studovaným oborem
prezentovat chemická témata z více pohledů
aplikovat získané jazykové dovednosti na nová témata
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic chemical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning chemical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
evaluate the relevancy of job descriptions in advertisemets
tailor one´s CV to a selected position
write a letter of job application
describe a process
present chemical topics from more than one point of view
apply the acquired skills to new topics
Syllabus
  • Green Chemistry
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Covering Letter
  • Balanced View
  • Expressing Stance
  • Job Interview questions
  • Job Interview Simulation
  • Describing a Process
  • Writing a presentation abstract
  • Use of Visuals in Presenting Research
Literature
  • ORESKÁ, Alžbeta. English for chemists. 2. preprac. vyd. v Bratislave: Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave, 2006, 191 s. ISBN 8022724181. info
  • WEISE, Günter. Angličtina pro chemiky. Translated by Karel Habersberger. Praha: Státní nakladatelství technické literatury, 1988, 293 s. info
  • DASTYCH, Milan, Ladislav ČERVENÝ and Ivo NAJMAN. English for Laboratory Technicians. 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2007, 164 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-4241-4. info
  • KELLY, Keith. Science. [Oxford]: Macmillan, 2008, 254 s. ISBN 9780230535060. info
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
  • BELL, Douglas. Passport to academic presentations : student's book. 1st pub. Reading: Garnet, 2008, 68 l. ISBN 9781859644003. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
  • BLÁHA, Karel. Czech-english chemical dictionary. 1. vyd. Praha: SNTL - Nakladatelství technické literatury, 1989, 515 s. info
  • Anglicko-český chemický slovník. 1. vyd. Praha: SNTL - Nakladatelství technické literatury, 1988, 550 s. URL info
  • Dictionary of chemistry. Edited by John Daintith. 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004, 602 s. ISBN 0198609183. info
Teaching methods
course of English for specific purposes, text analysis, reading comprehension, listening activities, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary), simulation and role-play, peer feedback
Assessment methods
continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test, 80% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/podzim2023/JAC03/index.qwarp
Regular updates to be found in the interactive syllabus.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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