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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. information about the course, needs analysis of doctoral students 2. PhD study, research and work of doctoral students, specific vocabulary related to doctoral study, conversation 3. structured CV, guidelines for writing a CV verbs and verb phrases used in academic style 4. formal and informal style, chracteristic features typical vocabulary and fraseology 5. language used for writing formal letters, written application for study abroad, written application for a job abroad 6. text structure, linking devices, their meanings and role 7. summarizing a text, paraphrasing longer structures using noun phrases, identifying key information in a text 8. writing a paper for publication, typical verb tenses 9. structuring an academic paper, an abstract, typical grammar structures and vocabulary 10. preparing a presentation, structure of the presentation, typical phrases to present research results, adverbs expresing stance 11. giving presentations, modal verbs expressing cause and effect, conditional clauses 12. discussing a professional topic, typical vocabulary and phrases 13. course evaluation
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
- 10 hours per semester
- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Graduate study programme term essay (40-50)
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 35 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| -recognize situations for the use of present simple and present continuous |
| -rozlišit situace pro užití přítomného času prostého a průběhového |
| -recognize situations for the use of past simple and past continuous |
| -identify forms of present perfect simple and continuous |
| -identifikovat situace vhodné pro užití minulého času na rozdíl od předpřítomného času |
| -identify situations for the use of past simple as opposed to present perfect |
| -identifikovat tvary předminulého času prostého a průběhového |
| -identify forms of past perfect simple and continuous |
| -vyjmenovat možnosti vyjádření budoucnosti |
| -name various ways of expressing the future |
| -recognize modal verbs for the present, the past and the future |
| -rozlišit modální slovesa pro přítomnost, minulost a budoucnost |
| -rozlišit tvary 1., 2. a 3. kondicionálu |
| -recognize forms of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd type of conditional clauses |
| -identify forms of relative pronouns and clauses |
| -identifikovat tvary vztažných zájmen a vět |
| -recognize verbs using an -ing form and verbs using an infinitive form |
| -rozlišit slovesa vyžadující gerundiální a infinitivní vazbu |
| -identify phrasal verbs used at B2 level of CEFR |
| -identifikovat frázová slovesa na úrovni B2 dle SERR |
| -recognize forms of passive voice of all tenses |
| -rozlišit tvary trpného rodu ve všech slovesných časech |
| -vyjmenovat slovesa pro užití v nepřímé řeči |
| -name verbs used in indirect speech |
| -rozlišit otázku přímou a nepřímou |
| -recognize direct and indirect questions |
| -recognize situations for the use of present simple and present continuous |
| -recognize situations for the use of present simple and present continuous |
| -recognize situations for the use of past simple and past continuous |
| Skills |
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| -make use of the language skills at B2 level of CEFR |
| -make fluent conversations about everyday topics with native speakers |
| -defend one's own opinion and present arguments for or against a given problem |
| -comprehend the meaning of a complex text dealing with both specific and abstract topics of a student's field of study |
| -write a comprihensible, detailed text dealing with a wide variety of topics of a student's interest |
| -write an article or a report and convey information |
| -understand prolonged pieces of speech or lectures |
| -follow and understand an exchange of opinions and join in the discussion on general topics |
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| -identify verbs and verb phrases typical of professional text |
| -distinguish the language of the formal and informal style |
| -identify phrases and collocations used in formal correspondence |
| -name linking devices in a text and distinguish their meanings |
| -name adverbs expressing stance |
| -name the language for expressing cause and effect |
| -identify modal verbs for giving feedback |
| -identify appropriate expressions to discuss an academic topic |
| -recognize conditional clauses used in an academic text |
| -find key information in an academic text |
| -identify the expressions used when presenting research results |
| Skills |
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| -write a professional CV |
| -submit a formal application for study or fellowship at a foreign university |
| -submit a formal application for a job position abroad |
| -write a research paper for publication |
| -summarize the content of the text related to the field of study |
| -use appropriately linking devices and signposting language for transitions between points in presentations |
| -use appropriate expressions to discuss an academic topic |
| -use conditional clauses in an academic text |
| -structure correctly when presenting research results |
| -use appropriate language when presenting research results |
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| Practicum |
| Skills demonstration |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Textual studies |
| Discussion |
| Skills |
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| Practicum |
| Skills demonstration |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Textual studies |
| Discussion |
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| Practicum |
| Skills demonstration |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Textual studies |
| Discussion |
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| Combined exam |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Test |
| Skills |
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| Combined exam |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Competences |
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| Combined exam |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Test |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
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Recommended literature
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www.en.fel.zcu.cz. .
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Edward De Chazal and Sam Mc Carter. Oxford EAP: Upper-intermediate-B2 Students Book and CD-Rom Pack. oxford, 2013. ISBN 9780194001786.
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Hewings, Martin. Advanced grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English : with answers. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005. ISBN 0-521-61403-1.
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Sinclair, John. Collins Cobuild English dictionary for advanced learners. 3rd ed. [London] : [HarperCollins], 2000. ISBN 0-00-710201-1.
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