FF:KLA_015 English for cl. archaeologists - Course Information

KLA_015 English for classical archaeologists

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Věra Klontza, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Věra Klontza, Ph.D.
Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Šibíčková
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts

Prerequisites

English level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 3 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/3, only registered: 0/3, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/3

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Abstract

The course English for Classical Archaeologists focuses on the development of all language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) with respect to the subject and vocabulary useful in own studies, research, writing own seminar and thesis work. It also focuses on the development of communication skills, so that the students are able to express fluently their thoughts and arguments in discussions. The course is based on a series of academic texts, listenings and grammar exercises.

Learning outcomes

After successfull passing the course, students will be able to:
- Use scientific language actively
- Clearly express thoughts in spoken and written language
- Have a good understanding of academic literature written in English
- Form their written and spoken presentations using suitable syntax

Key topics

• 1. Introduction – archaeological projects in Italy, Greece and Roman provinces
• 2. Field archaeology
• 3. Documentation
• 4. Greek sculpture
• 5. Roman sculpture
• 6. Architecture – materials and techniques
• 7. Public architecture
• 8. Private architecture
• 9. Male portraits
• 10. Female portraits
• 11. Pottery
• 12. Modern technologies (aerial archaeology, photogrammetry, laser scanning)
• 13. Revision

Study resources and literature

• LAWRENCE, A. W. Greek architecture. Edited by R. A. Tomlinson. 5th ed. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1996, viii, 243. ISBN 0300064926. info
• KLEINER, Diana E.E. Roman Sculpture. USA: Yale University Press, 1992, 489 pp. ISBN 978-0-300-05948-9. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• OPITZ, Rachel S. and David C. COWLEY. Interpreting Archaeological topography. Oxford, UK: Oxbow books, 2013, 268 pp. ISBN 978-1-84217-516-3. info
• A companion to Roman architecture. Edited by Roger B. Ulrich - Caroline K. Quenemoen. 1 online r. ISBN 9781118325148. info
• ALEXANDER, L. G. Longman English grammar. Edited by R. A. Close. London: Longman, 1988, x, 374. ISBN 0582558921. info
• ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor. ACADEMIC WRITING. 2013. info
• A companion to Greek art. Edited by Tyler Jo. Smith - Dimitris Plantzos. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, 2012, 2 v. in 1. ISBN 9781118273319. info
• CHALKER, Sylvia. A student's English grammar : workbook. First published. Harlow: Longman, 1992, 186 stran. ISBN 0582088194. info
• ALEXANDER, L. G. Longman English grammar practice. Harlow: Longman, 1990, 250 s. ISBN 0-582-04588-6. info

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

Seminar, discussion, reading of the chosen texts.

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

Written examination, active participation in the lessons.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.
The course is taught in blocks.
Information on course enrolment limitations: && SOUHLAS

• Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2027, recent)
  
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