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Lecturer(s)
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Pató Attila Béla, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Pospíšilová Linda, Mgr.
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Nejezchlebová Jana, Mgr.
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Course content
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Study Fields with 1-semester EN (SS/1st year) Study Fields with 2-semester EN - semester 2/2 (SS/1st year) Topics: The Basics of Chemistry University of Pardubice Job-Related Issues Algebra, Mathematics Interpreting Graphs Shapes The Periodic Table of Elements States of Matter Atoms and Molecules Lab safety Tools and Equipment for Chemistry First Aid Latin and Greek Plurals Introduction to Chemical Nomenclature Study Fields with 2-semester EN - semester 1/2 (WS/1st year) Topics: Applied Chemistry Materials and their Properties Separating Techniques Nanotechnology Water cycle Chemistry in the Kitchen - Food Additives Chemistry in Medicine Carbon cycle Waste disposal Biomaterials The Chemistry of Colour
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Skills training, Stimulating activities (simulation, games, drama)
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Learning outcomes
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The goal of the subject is to acquire and expand the knowledge and skills obtained during the previous English language learning, emphasizing technical terminology and grammar structures relevant to the field of study. In the progress of the course, attention is paid to the application of the adopted language instruments and speech skills to the technical language, taking into consideration the needs of future practice (speaking and writing skills, listening and reading comprehension when working with technical texts) through tutored eLearning course in LMS Moodle.
The student understands the main ideas of clearly stated input information concerning common topics, can write a simple piece of coherent text, and can give brief reasons for his or her opinions. The target level of the course is B2.
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Prerequisites
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- for non-native speakers The student can communicate using simple and common tasks in basic life and career situations. The initial level of the course is B1+.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Didactic test
The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The prerequisite for passing the exam is mastery of the grammatical structures and vocabulary covered. Requirements: - Attending 70% of the sessions - Completion of all prescribed assignments - Exam/ Credit is based on the summary of materials/topics covered in the sessions. Subject completion requirements in case of a distance teaching mode: Based on the teacher´s requirements, the student participates in online lessons according to the schedule and completes the assigned tasks via the online systems Moodle / MS Teams.
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Recommended literature
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Bates, M. General Science. Longman, 1992.
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Ebbing, Gammon. General Chemistry, Houghton Mifflin Company, the U.S.A. 2002.
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Hewings, M. Advanced Grammar in Use. CUP 2000.
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Mindl, Jaromír. Anglicko-český chemický a chemicko-technologický slovník. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, 2007. ISBN 80-7194-878-0.
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Mindl, Jaromír. Česko-anglický chemický a chemicko-technologický slovník. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, 2007. ISBN 80-7194-879-9.
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Murphy, Raymond. English Grammar in Use. 2019. ISBN 9781108457651.
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