English for Scientific and Academic Discussion: part two

This advanced English course is specifically crafted as a follow-up to the course English for Scientific and Academic Discussion: part one to elevate students‘ proficiency in academic and scientific contexts.
It emphasizes the development of critical skills necessary for engaging in scholarly discussions, presenting research findings, and conveying complex ideas with clarity. Through a series of interactive activities and targeted exercises, students will hone their ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral forms.
By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess a strong foundation in academic English, empowering them to present their work confidently, partake in academic debates, and collaborate effectively with peers and professionals in their respective fields.

Entry requirements for the course:
The entry requirement for the course is knowledge of English at the B1 level. Completing the first part of the course in the winter semester is recommended but not a requirement.

Requirements for course completion:
Active participation in the class, processing of assigned tasks for the period of the summer semester, reading assigned sections of texts as a basis for the discussion during the classes, final test

1. Identifying perspective and stance in a discussion
Expressing and responding to stance in a discussion
2. Asking for and giving definitions and short explanations
Participating in a seminar discussion
3. Reporting and summarizing
Identifying supporting arguments
4. Using sources
Referring to the main ideas in a text
5. Forming a stance based on a reading
Offering and responding to opinions
6. Contextualizing
Discussing and evaluating learning and assessment methods
7. Referencing
Using a text to support and opinion
8. Comparison and contrast
Analysing descriptions of similarity and difference
9. Argument and evidence
Examining evidence to prepare for a debate
10. Identifying main arguments and supporting evidence
Evaluating a case study and identifying options
11. Evaluating premise and conclusion in an argument
Presenting arguments for and against
12. Problem and solution
Selecting and synthetising information
13. Course summary, final test

Available study materials:
1. DE CHAZAL, Edward a ROGERS, Louis. Oxford EAP: a course in English for academic purposes : intermediate/B1+. Oxford: Oxford University Press, c2013. ISBN 978-0-19-400201-1.
2. DE CHAZAL, Edward a MCCARTER, Sam. Oxford EAP: a course in English for academic purposes : upper-intermediate/B2. Oxford: Oxford University Press, c2012. ISBN 978-0-19-400178-6.
3. BOOTH, Wayne C.; COLOMB, Gregory G. a WILLIAMS, Joseph M. The craft of research. 3rd ed. Chicago guides to writing, editing and publishing. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-226-06566-3.