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English for Grants and Projects

Description

The course provides practical instruction and support for doctoral students in writing their projects and grant applications in English.
First, students learn the key vocabulary and phrases and they find out about the culture-related aspects of written texts, i.e. the differences when writing in different cultures, specifically the particularities of an English-medium text.
Students also learn about the differences between academic and project writing, and they become familiar with the structure of a project proposal.
Additionally, the course focuses on key aspects of a successful project application process such as understanding the terms and conditions/ project documentation, writing for target audiences, understanding the review process, and learning from the evaluators' feedback.
In the course, students write and revise their grant abstract/ application and present the grant idea.

Who is the course addressed to?
PhD students. All need to be able to function in English (B2 level and higher).

Syllabus

1. Project application process, key vocabulary, and phrases
2. Culture-related aspects of written texts
3. Academic writing versus project writing
4. Application instructions, terms, and conditions
5. Structure of a project proposal
6. Grant abstract
7. Goals and outcomes
8. Methodology and evaluation
9. Clear and concise style
10. Paragraphs; cohesion
11. Evaluation criteria
12. Peer review; the value of feedback
13. Grant idea presentation

Available study materials:
LMS Moodle

Type of course Continuing Education Courses
Code CZV_KDV_115
ISCED-F Language acquisition
Duration in weeks 13
Scheduled hours 26
Entry requirements Master
Type of financing Z vlastních prostředků vysoké školy/fakulty (mimo operační programy EU)
Purpose of course jiný účel
Intended for Students
Accreditation Bez akreditace
Coordinating department Vice-Rector for Science and Research
Coordinator Mgr. Alena Kašpárková, Ph.D., M.A.
Study Administrator Ing. Lucie Hofrichterová
Language of instruction English
With certification no