FF:CJV_D_A English for PGS - Course Information

CJV_D_A English for Doctoral Studies

Extent and Intensity

0/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Joseph Lennon, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Joseph Lennon, Ph.D.
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Plíšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre

Prerequisites

(FAKULTA(FF))&&(TYP_STUDIA(D))&&(!OBOR(AJ)&&!OBOR(AJA)&&!OBOR(LIAJA)&&!OBOR(RLA)&&!OBOR(PGA)&&!OBOR(VHA)&&!OBOR(LIAJ))
The student should have a CEFR (Common European Framework) C1 level of English 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 English in academic writing and speaking.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the certification requirements, the student will have shown their ability to:

-Research, write and revise a publishable academic text in English
-Converse naturally and fluently in English in a professional context
-Meet the English language expectations of the Faculty of Arts for PhD candidates

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

recommended literature
• BALLENGER, Bruce. The curious researcher :a guide to writing research papers. 3rd ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 2001, xxviii, 35. ISBN 0-205-31911-4. info

Teaching methods

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

Assessment methods

The foreign language exam consists of a written and an oral part.

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 (not including 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 in the respective foreign language for publication in an academic journal

D) proof of Master's studies in the respective language

The ORAL part of the exam is an interview which can take one of the following forms:

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

B) submitting a certificate/proof of having given a presentation in the respective foreign language at an international conference

C) submitting a C1 (CEFR) level certificate (in general or specialized foreign language)

D) submitting proof of Master's studies in the respective language

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Note related to how often the course is taught: bez výuky.
General note: Výstupní úroveň C1 podle ERR.

Teacher's information

Please send your correspondence and questions to Dr. Joe Lennon (joelennon@mail.muni.cz)

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