Course title | Another Foreign Language I |
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Course code | KCJ/DCJ1 |
Organizational form of instruction | no contact |
Level of course | Doctoral |
Year of study | not specified |
Semester | Winter and summer |
Number of ECTS credits | 0 |
Language of instruction | English, German |
Status of course | Compulsory |
Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
Work placements | This is not an internship |
Recommended optional programme components | None |
Lecturer(s) |
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Course content |
The exam in foreign language 1 contents the presentation of a professional intention of the doctoral thesis, special literature studied for the exam and the interpretation of selected professional terms. A PhD student demonstrates the ability to use adequate stylistic and grammatical-lexical formulations connected with the presentation, the discussion, formulating their own views, thoughts and evaluating standpoints, quick and adequate reactions within the interview with examiners. The knowledge of the language at least at the level of the more demanding attestation within full-time undergraduate studies is required (the exam of B2 level), however, the development of all linguistic competences is supposed.
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Learning activities and teaching methods |
Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities, Skills training |
Learning outcomes |
The exam in a foreign language in doctoral studies tests linguistic competences of a PhD student in some of world languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Russian).
Students are able to understand main ideas of complicated texts concerning both concrete and abstract topics including professionally-oriented discussions in their field of study. They are able to communicate so fluently and spontaneously that they can debate with native speakers without intensifying endeavor of any participant of the interaction. They can write intelligible detailed texts on a wide range of topics and explain their points of view concerning a topical problem giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. |
Prerequisites |
unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria |
Oral examination, Written examination
During the preparation for the exam, PhD students will choose professional texts to read, in the range of 250 - 300 pages, according to their own choice (in case of need after consulting with a tutor or examiner); the selection of at least 2 publication whose author is a native speaker is recommended. Berofe a final oral exam, a PhD student submits written materials in an appropriate foreign language at the before set-up time (at least 10 - 14 days before the oral exam). Supposed range of the work: 10 - 15 pages (e. g. MS Word, size 14, cca 60 keystrokes x 30 lines). The working paper must content: 1. professional curriculum vitae - a structured text and a coherent text (2 pages maximum) 2. the summary of the read up literature submitted to the exam. Texts must be provided with bibliographical data. Possible texts from the Internet must be provided with the bibliography too. 3. the interpretation of selected professional terms from the field of the topic of the dissertation thesis (5 - 10 subject words) 4. the intention of the own professional work (dissertation thesis) |
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Study plans that include the course |
Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): Philosophy (2013) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): History (2013) | Category: History courses | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): - (2013) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): Philosophy (2013) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): - (2015) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): Philosophy (2015) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): History (2013) | Category: History courses | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): History (2013) | Category: History courses | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): History (2013) | Category: History courses | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): Philosophy (2015) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy | Study plan (Version): Philosophy (2015) | Category: Philosophy, theology | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: - |