FF:CJV_D_S Spanish for PGS - Course Information

CJV_D_S Spanish for Doctoral Studies

Extent and Intensity

0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Veronika De Azevedo Camacho, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Veronika De Azevedo Camacho, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Veronika De Azevedo Camacho, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre

Prerequisites

(FAKULTA(FF))&&(TYP_STUDIA(D))
The student should have a CEFR (Common European Framework) C1 level of Spanish language competence (in writing and speaking) to obtain recognition for this course code.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

Course objectives

The AIM of this course is to verify that the student has at least a CEFR C1 level of Spanish in ACADEMIC WRITING and SPEAKING.

Learning outcomes

The student will be able to analyze and interprete specialized texts and topic, to speak independently and discuss specialized topics.

Syllabus

• This is a COURSE CODE meant ONLY for RECOGNITION of LANGUAGE LEVEL. The student may choose one of the forms described in the ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA (see the section below) to fulfill both the WRITING part and SPEAKING part).
• There is NO class participation component.

Literature

• Graciela Vázquez Pereiro: Actividades para la escritura académica, Edinumen 2001, ISBN: 8489756546
• Graciela Vázquez Pereiro: Guía didáctica del discurso académico escrito, Edinumen 2000, ISBN: 8489756511
• Doporučená literatura: Estrella Montolío: Manual práctico de escritura académica, vol I., II., III., Ariel S.A. 2001-2008, ISBN: vol.I: 8434428679, vol.II: 8434428687, vol.III: 8434428695
• REGUEIRO RODRÍGUEZ, María Luisa and Daniel M. SÁEZ RIVERA. El Español académico : guía práctica para la elaboración de textos académicos. Madrid: Arco/Libros, 2013, 186 stran. ISBN 9788476358696. info

Teaching methods

There are self-study materials, a bibliography and instructions for the student to consult.

Assessment methods

The WRITTEN PART of the exam can take one of the following forms (for which the student will submit):

A) an EXTENDED ABSTRACT whereby the original text should be 500-800 words long (without citations) and respect the following structure: •1) theme related to specialization •2) current state (of the research) and statement of limitations •3) methodology •4) results •5) discussion •6) bibliography

B) the THESIS of the dissertation or a related PROJECT (depending on the phase of study) in the length of 1000-1500 words and following this structure: •1) theme, defining the limits of the issue and key concepts •2) theoretical background •3) summary of the current state of knowledge/research
•4) methodology •5) preliminary results •6) expected or final results •7) discussion •8) bibliography

C) an ACADEMIC PAPER written by the student for publication in an academic journal

D) proof of MASTER'S STUDIES in Spanish


The ORAL PART of the exam can take one of the following forms:

A) INTERVIEW with the examiner on a given topic (c. 30 min.)

B) submitting a certificate/proof of having given a PRESENTATION in Spanish at an international conference

C) submitting a C1 (CEFR) level CERTIFICATE (in general or specialized Spanish)

D) submitting proof of MASTER'S STUDIES in Spanish

Language of instruction

Spanish

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.
Note related to how often the course is taught: bez výuky.
General note: Výstupní úroveň C1 podle ERR.

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