PřF:JAG01 English for Geologists I - Course Information

JAG01 English for Geologists I

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Bc. Mgr. Petra Chládková (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Veškrnová (assistant)
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JAG01/01: Mon 17. 9. to Fri 14. 12. Tue 12:00–13:50 J1, K. Martiníková
JAG01/02: Mon 17. 9. to Fri 14. 12. Wed 14:00–15:50 J5, K. Martiníková

Prerequisites

The knowledge of English - B1 level CEFR

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

there are 26 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to improve the students' knowledge of EAP and ESP on B1 level. Various geological topics will be used as tools for interaction and communication.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth Science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a simple scientific/geologic text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
identify causes and effects
use terminology of the course topics;
define the terms of the course topics;
describe processes/cycles, sources of energy
compare and contrast using the proper terminology and academic vocabulary
discuss general and scientific topics
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics
understand specific areas of basic grammar related to the level B1 (relative clauses, past and present tenses, expressing future, numerals)

Syllabus

• 1. University Studies
• 2. Earth Science
• 3. Earth's Spheres
• 4. Earth as a System
• 5. Extinction
• 6. Earthquakes and Tsunami
• 7. Volcanoes
• 8. Fossil Fuels
• 9. Alternative Energy
• 10. Panel Discussion

Literature

• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
• PLUMMER, Charles C. and David MCGEARY. Physical geology :with interactive plate tectonics CD-ROM. 7th ed. Dubuque: Wm. C. Brown Communications, 1996, 539 s. +. ISBN 0-697-26676-1. info

Teaching methods

foreign language course: text analysis reading/listening comprehension exercises pronunciation and grammar exercises field and academic vocabulary exercises presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support

Assessment methods

- active participation in the class - homework assignments - short presentation

Language of instruction

Czech

Follow-Up Courses

• JAG02 English for Geologists II

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.

Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

• G1011 Introductory geological concentration
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• G1021 Physical geology
  !G1021k && !NOW(G1021k) && (!PROGRAM(B-GE) || (NOW(G0101) && NOW(C7777) && (NOW(CST:CJV_DIAL)||CST:CJV_DIAL||JA001||JA002||JAG01||JAG02)))  
• G1021k Physical geology
  !G1021 && !NOW(G1021) && (!PROGRAM(B-GE) || (NOW(G0101) && NOW(C7777) && (NOW(CST:CJV_DIAL)||CST:CJV_DIAL||JA001||JA002||JAG01||JAG02)))  
• G1061 Mineralogy
  !G1061k && !NOW(G1061k) && (!PROGRAM(B-GE) || (NOW(G0101) && NOW(C7777) && (NOW(CST:CJV_DIAL)||CST:CJV_DIAL||JA001||JA002||JAG01||JAG02)))  
• G1061k Mineralogy
  (!G1061) && (!NOW(G1061)) && (!PROGRAM(B-GE) || (NOW(G0101) && NOW(C7777) && (NOW(CST:CJV_DIAL)||CST:CJV_DIAL||JA001||JA002||JAG01||JAG02)))  
• G1081 Palaeontology
  !G1081k && !NOW(G1081k) && (!PROGRAM(B-GE) || (NOW(G0101) && NOW(C7777) && (JA001||JA002||JAG01||JAG02||CST:CJV_DIAL||NOW(CST:CJV_DIAL))))  
• G1081k Palaeontology
  !G1081 && !NOW(G1081) && (!PROGRAM(B-GE) || (NOW(G0101) && NOW(C7777) && (NOW(CST:CJV_DIAL)||CST:CJV_DIAL||JA001||JA002||JAG01||JAG02)))  
• G1101 Principles of Geophysics
  !G1101k && !NOW(G1101k) && (!PROGRAM(B-GE) || (NOW(G0101) && NOW(C7777) && (NOW(CST:CJV_DIAL)||CST:CJV_DIAL||JA001||JA002||JAG01||JAG02)))  
• G1101k Principles of Geophysics
  !G1101 && !NOW(G1101) && (!PROGRAM(B-GE) || (NOW(G0101) && NOW(C7777) && (NOW(CST:CJV_DIAL)||CST:CJV_DIAL||JA001||JA002||JAG01||JAG02)))  

Teacher's information

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/podzim2015/JAG01/index.qwarp

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