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Professional English Language A - B834001

Title:	Odborný anglický jazyk A
Guaranteed by:	Department of Languages (834)
Faculty:	Central University Departments of UCT Prague
Actual:	from 2019 to 2021
Semester:	both
Points:	1
E-Credits:	1
Examination process:
Hours per week, examination:	0/2, C [HT]
Capacity:	winter:unknown / unknown (unknown) summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students:	unlimited
State of the course:	taught
Language:	Czech
Teaching methods:	full-time
Level:
Additional information:	http://předmět je vyučován pouze v letním semestru
Note:	you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester

Guarantor:	Pokorná Markéta Mgr. Ing.
Interchangeability :	N834008

Examination dates Schedule

This subject contains the following additional online materials

E-learning course

Annotation -

The aim of the course is to develop all language skills, with a special focus on the field of professional language and its specifics. The topics cover the academia, chemistry and other natural sciences, and work in the laboratory.

Last update: Pokorná Markéta (28.01.2022)

Literature -

Obligatory:

Pokorná, Markéta et al.. English for Chemists I. Prague: UCT Prague, 2022, 152 s. ISBN 978-80-7592-144-4.

Recommended:

Murphy, Raymond. English Grammar in Use Fifth Edition Intermediate with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2019, 396 s. ISBN 9781108586627.

Hewings, Martin. Advanced Grammar in Use Fourth Edition Book with Answers and eBook and Online Test. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2023, 294 s. ISBN ISBN 9781108920216.

Last update: prepocet_literatura.php (19.12.2024)

Teaching methods -

Seminars.

Last update: Pokorná Markéta (12.02.2020)

Syllabus -

1. Introduction to the course. How to write a summary.

2. Education and academia: The academic world

3. Education and academia: Life at university

4. Education and academia: Learning environment

5. Science: Introduction to chemistry

6. Science: Elements and compounds

7. Science: Physics and maths

8. Science: Biochemistry I

9. Science: Biochemistry II (Enzymes)

10. Laboratory and research: Laboratory equipment

11. Laboratory and research: Laboratory safety rules

12. Laboratory and research: Research and exepriments

13. Laboratory and research: Laboratory report and abstract

14. General revision

Last update: Pokorná Markéta (28.01.2022)

Learning resources -

https://e-learning.vscht.cz/course/index.php?categoryid=43

Last update: Chadová Kateřina (06.06.2024)

Learning outcomes -

Students will be able to :

Work with the language using appropriate vocabulary, grammar and stylistics

Process information provided or given in written and spoken forms, interpret the information and respond in writing or speaking

Take part in a professional discussion, express and argue their opinions

Write a summary of an article on a topic related to the student´s field of study

Last update: Pokorná Markéta (12.02.2020)

Registration requirements -

No study prerequisites.

Last update: Kruteková Jana (26.02.2018)

Teaching methods
	Activity	Credits	Hours
	Účast na seminářích	1	28
		1 / 1	28 / 28

Coursework assessment
Form	Significance
Regular attendance	15
Homework preparation	5
Defense of an individual project	15
Continuous assessment of study performance and course -credit tests	65