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The subject is focused on expanding communication skills of professional English language, on enhancing of technical vocabulary, on knowledge of linguistic tools for writing scientific articles. The target is also to improve and develop grammar structures used in professional language. The aim is to achive B2/B2+ according to CERF ( Common European Reference Framework).
Last update: Novotná Jana (25.01.2016)
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R: Brieger N. and Pohl A.,Technical English Vocabulary and Grammar,Summertown Publishing,2002, 1902741765
R: McCarthy M. and O´Dell F.,Academic Vocabulary in Use,Cambridge University Press,2010, 9780521689397
A: Cargill M, and OˇConnor P.,Writing Scientific Research Articles,Wiley-Blackwell,2009, 9781405186193
A: Hewings M.,Cambridge Academic English, Cambridge University Press,2012, 9780521165204
A: West C.,Recycling Advanced English,Georgian Press,2002, 1873630336 Last update: TAJ834 (03.09.2013)
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1. Grammar review I - word order, time line, passive, relative clauses 2. Grammar review II - modality, infinitive vs. ing, verb patterns 3. Rules of scientific presentations - basic principles, most frequent mistakes 4. Structure of scientific texts - hourglass shape, typical linking words 5. Expressing cause and effect 6. Building a concise text - participles 7. Articles in scientific texts: generic article vs. plural, etc. 8. Analysing a scientific text I - examples of life texts 9. Analysing a scientific text II - examples of life texts 10. Academic vocabulary - key nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs 11. Presentations I 12. Presentations II 13. Presentations III 14. Review and end-of-course test Last update: Novotná Jana (25.01.2016)
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Materials prepared and recommended by the lecturer. Last update: Novotná Jana (25.01.2016)
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Students will be able to :
Last update: Novotná Jana (25.01.2016)
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No study prerequisites. Last update: Kruteková Jana (07.04.2016)
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Activity | Credits | Hours | ||
Účast na seminářích | 1 | 28 | ||
1 / 2 | 28 / 56 |
Coursework assessment | |
Form | Significance |
Regular attendance | 30 |
Defense of an individual project | 30 |
Continuous assessment of study performance and course -credit tests | 40 |