JAF02 English for Physicists II

Faculty of Science
Spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Prerequisites
B1 level of CEFR
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
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Abstract
The course aims to help students develop functional academic and professional English for scientific contexts and communicate clearly and confidently about familiar scientific topics. Students learn to understand and produce structured spoken and written texts, such as descriptions of processes, short explanations, posters, and to interact effectively in seminars, group work, and basic professional discussions.
Learning outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • understand the main points of authentic scientific texts and lectures on familiar topics 

  • identify key ideas and supporting information in spoken and written academic texts

  • discuss general scientific topics, express opinions, and give reasons in a clear and coherent way

  • engage in discussions, interact effectively with others, and mediate simple scientific concepts for peers

  • present simple science-related topics using basic presentation techniques and clear structure

Key topics

Scientific disciplines; Global issues; Space

Study resources and literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. info
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
  • Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.nature.com
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Seminar: Task-based approach; Group work; Self-organised learning environment; Content-based instruction; Peer feedback
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Continuous assessment: attendance, regular assignments, film review, poster presentation abstract, poster presentation
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/do/sci/jaz/el/B1/index.html
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2026/JAF02/index.qwarp
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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