Course: Scientific Writing

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Course title Scientific Writing
Course code OJZ/450
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In each academic year in winter semester.
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Pavlínová Klára, Mgr.
  • Kovářová Zuzana, Mgr.
  • Czaban Natalie Jane, M.A.
  • Zinoni Laura Adriana, M.A.
Course content
Course content: The course offers the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the principles of academic writing. Students will learn the basic genres of scientific writing such as research proposal research report, research results, research discussion, research abstract. Within the course they can process materials according to their specialization or the requirements of their field. All materials and references are available online in Moodle.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Written action (comprehensive tests, clauses)
  • Preparation for classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Increasing language competencies and communication skills of students.
All course materials will be available on Moodle.
Prerequisites
Entry requirements/level of students according to CEFR: B1 - B2

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Systematic student observation, Test

Assessment: - Regular attendance (maximum three absences) - Active participation in English in class - Submission of at least 8 writing assignments - A minimum mark of 60 in their written end-of-term test.
Recommended literature
  • De Chazal, E. & McCarter, S. Oxford EAP: A course in English for Academic Purposes. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012..
  • Oshima, A. & Hogue,A. Writing Academic English. Addison-Wesley, New York, 2005..


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