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Lecturer(s)
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Hloušková Jitka, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course content is designed to expand the communicative competence with an emphasis on specific language in information, communication and control technologies. It reflects selected topics related to the dissertation.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities, Skills training
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Learning outcomes
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The course enables the students to improve their communicative competence in English for Specific and Academic Purposes. As for the receptive skills, the course is focused primarily on reading comprehension. In terms of the development of the productive stills, emphasis is placed on academic writing and presentation skills in academic and scientific contexts. The target level is CEFR B2+ in general English and corresponding linguistic competences and skills in ESP and EAP.
Upon a successful completion of the course, the student uses the language effectively and independently in complex communicative situations in professional and academic contexts. He/she is able to present results of his/her research effectively in both written and oral forms on the B2+ level according to the CEFR.
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Prerequisites
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Communicative competence on the B2 level in general English and ESP.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
The students will complete the course by writing a research article abstract and presenting a paper on a specific topic related to their dissertation at a simulated scientific conference. The presentation will be followed by a discussion, in which members of the examination board as well as the audience can take part.
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Recommended literature
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Harrison, Richard. Headway academic skills : listening, speaking, and study skills.. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011. ISBN 978-0-19-474158-3.
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Philpot, Sarah. Headway academic skills : reading, writing, and study skills.. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011. ISBN 978-0-19-474161-3.
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