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Lecturer(s)
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Pavlínová Klára, Mgr.
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Steer Christopher, B.A.
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Kovářová Zuzana, Mgr.
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Course content
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Content of practicals: English for Science develops the communication skills and specialist English language knowledge of science students enabling them to communicate more confidently and effectively in their work or study environment. This course focuses on both spoken and written communication. This course also develops the learners' language skills with practical reading and writing skills. All materials and references are available online in Moodle.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
- Class attendance
- 28 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 28 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Increasing language competencies and communication skills of students.
Expanding the vocabulary and functional language needed to work in the scientific community.
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Prerequisites
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B1 B2
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Interim evaluation
To gain the credit: Regular attendance (3 allowed absences) Active work during lessons A minimum score of 70% in the final test The course requires a minimum of an hour's preparation work per week.
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Recommended literature
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Tamzen Armer : Cambridge English for Scientists, CUP.
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