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English Language Dr.

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Course Unit Code712-0191/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated10 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Third Cycle
Year of Study *
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter, Summer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
SLA14Mgr. Karolina Slamová, Ph.D.
WLO74Mgr. Andrea Wlochová, Ph.D.
JUR21Mgr. Radka Juříčková, Ph.D.
ZUB0006Mgr. Pavla Zubková
SMU0007Mgr. Kateřina Smutná
Summary
The primary attention in the subject, which is conceived as a preparation for passing the doctoral examination in English, is focused on developing vocabulary and grammar for academic and scientific purposes, working with professional literature and related sources, including general conversational topics from the academic and scientific environment and, last but not least, the terminology of the studied field.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim is to improve communication skills in English with the output level B2-C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages followed with passing doctoral examination.

Course Contents
Selected topics from study literature and optional professional texts for the doctoral examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Optional professional publication (in the field of the studied area, min. ten relevant sources) written by a native speaker in the last 5 years
MCCARTHY, Michael a Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use: vocabulary reference and practice : self-study and classroom use. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2016. ISBN 978-1-107-59166-0.
IBBOTSON, Mark. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press 2009. 112 p. ISBN 978-0521734882.
Volitelná odborná publikace z oboru (min 10 relevantních zdrojů), napsaná rodilým mluvčím v posledních 5 letech
MCCARTHY, Michael a Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use: vocabulary reference and practice : self-study and classroom use. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2016. ISBN 978-1-107-59166-0.
IBBOTSON, Mark. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press 2009. 112 p. ISBN 978-0521734882.
Recommended Reading:
PATERSON, Ken a Roberta WEDGE. Oxford Grammar for EAP: English grammar and practice for academic purposes with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. ISBN 978-0-19-432999-6.
MOORE, Julie a Richard STORTON. Oxford academic vocabulary practice: lower-intermediate, B1. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017. ISBN 978-0-19-400088-8.
MOORE, Julie. Oxford academic vocabulary practice: upper-intermediate, B2-C1. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017. ISBN 978-0-19-400091-8.
PATERSON, Ken a Roberta WEDGE. Oxford Grammar for EAP: English grammar and practice for academic purposes with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. ISBN 978-0-19-432999-6.
MOORE, Julie a Richard STORTON. Oxford academic vocabulary practice: lower-intermediate, B1. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017. ISBN 978-0-19-400088-8.
MOORE, Julie. Oxford academic vocabulary practice: upper-intermediate, B2-C1. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017. ISBN 978-0-19-400091-8.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Individual consultations, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
ExaminationExamination