JAG04 English for Geologists IV

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. 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
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAG04/01: Mon 16. 2. to Fri 22. 5. Mon 15:00–16:50 J5, J. Kubrická
Prerequisites
B2 level of 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
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Abstract
The course focuses on developing students’ ability to understand complex scientific texts and lectures, discuss advanced scientific topics, and produce structured written and oral presentations. Emphasis is placed on clear and precise communication, effective use of academic vocabulary, and participation in seminars, discussions, and collaborative projects. Students will engage in authentic tasks such as analyzing research papers, presenting findings, and summarizing scientific concepts, building both confidence and independence in English for professional and academic contexts.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:
  • understand authentic texts/lectures on earth science
  • summarize a scientific/earth science text
  • interpret the information from the text/lecture
  • describe tables and graphs
  • present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
  • engage in a debate on technical a topic
Key topics
Description of a graph; Writing an abstract; Academic presentation; Terminology in science; Academic discussion; Genre and register; Grammar on B2 level
Study resources and literature
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
  • Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. 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
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Language seminar - discussions, group work, vocabulary and grammar exercises, presentations
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Continuous assessment - presentation, abstract, active participation in the seminars.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/do/sci/jaz/el/B2/index.html
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2026/JAG04/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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