RCSZ_FJC1 French for Academic Purposes

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PaedDr. Mgr. Pavla Kellnerová (lecturer)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PaedDr. Mgr. Pavla Kellnerová
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Prerequisites
Level B2+ - C1 ERR course
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
PhD. program students: In the French for Academic Purposes course the postgraduate students of Masaryk University Faculty of Education will consolidate their language skills, widen their knowledge of terminology related to their specialization, and learn certain academic skills (presentations, CV and letter of application writing, note-taking, summary writing, etc.) in French. The student will be able to analyze and interpret documents, articles and statements. The student will also grasp the skills of independent speaking (discussions and information exchanges).
Syllabus
  • The course focuses on the student’s professional specialization, with an emphasis on the topic of the dissertation, the problems of the discipline and the student’s professional fulfilment. 1. Reading professional texts in French related to the topic of the dissertation; in the extent of about 200 pages. 2. Presentation of the topic of the dissertation. 3. Discussions on the progress of the dissertation, the search of available literature, the outcomes and on the readings. 4. Written materials in French: professional curriculum vitae, a short survey of the readings, key terminology, a concise description of the topic of the dissertation.
Literature
  • Riegel, M. - Pellat, J.-CG. - Rioul, R. Grammaire méthodique du français. Presses Universitaires de France, Paris, 2004. ISBN 2-13-053959-9
  • Chovelon, B.: Le résumé Le compte rendu La synthese. Presses universitaire de Grenoble. 2003
Teaching methods
Individual preparation of the student. Consultations with the examiner before the examination. Analysis and interpretation of documents. Discussions, information exchanges and argumentation.
Assessment methods
As a prerequisite for the examination, the doctoral student shall present written documents (a structured curriculum vitae and the author’s summary of the dissertation). The examination is oral. During examination, the doctoral student shall demonstrate the competence to prepare a written statement, to read a text fluently and with comprehension, to follow a professional discussion with comprehension, to discuss issues concerning the given discipline, to analyze, to interpret and to argue. The examinee’s competence to speak is tested by means of a presentation in French focused on the problems of the given discipline, the examinee’s professional fulfilment and their prospects for the future.
Language of instruction
French
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: Zkouška podle podmínek pro doktorské studium MU
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.
General note: Kurz je určen pro studenty doktorského studia PdF MU.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: konzultace.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Kurz je určen pro studenty doktorského studia PedF MU
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2008, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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