FDGSJ_FAF Foreign Language

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 15 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
Faculty of Pharmacy
Prerequisites
Level of understanding and competency in English is key to successfully complete the course, a minimum B2 level of English in CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) is required.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to develop and improve all language skills, specifically in academic English, in order to understand and make the most effective use of scientific literature, develop the specialised language and vocabulary related to the field of study, interpret assignment questions and select appropriate material for relevant response, write well-structured and coherently presented assignments, as well as communicate and productively work with other colleagues.
Learning outcomes
- acquire rules and conventions of academic language with emphasis on writing and oral presentation
- improve and extend student's knowledge of technical vocabulary
- enhance skills in effective communication with both tutors and colleagues
- improving scientific presentation skills including practice, feedback, and peer evaluation
Syllabus
  • The content of the course is made up of specific topics in the field of academic and professional English corresponding to the particular scientific work (problems of a specific field, workplace, possibilities of international cooperation etc.) and dissertation (topic, practical applications, etc.) of each student.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Analýza výkonů studenta
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
preparation of documentation including
- student's original scientific paper in a minimum of 2 standard pages related to their research or dissertation work
- academic curriculum vitae
- PPT presentation on a topic related the student's research or dissertation thesis
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2020, recent)
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