JAM01 English for Mathematicians I

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2025
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. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Pavla Svobodová (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
JAM01/01: Mon 18:00–19:50 J2, J. Kubrická
JAM01/02: Tue 16:00–17:50 J2, J. Kubrická
JAM01/03: Thu 18:00–19:50 J2, J. Kubrická
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English - B1 level 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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Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand the main idea of a specialised text
interpret information from text/speech
discuss general and selected specialised topics
write a formal email
present a simple specialised topic
apply language functions such as defining, classifying, describing a process, explaining cause and effect
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand the main idea of a specialised text
interpret information from text/speech
discuss general and selected specialised topics
write a formal email
present a simple specialised topic
apply language functions such as defining, classifying, describing a process, explaining cause and effect
Syllabus
  • Scientific disciplines
  • Becoming a mathematician
  • Basic mathematical concepts
  • Maths is everywhere
  • Mathematical problems
  • Brno - city of mathematicians
  • Numberphile - presentations of videos
Literature
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a reference and practice book for intermediate students. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1987, vii, 280. ISBN 052133683X. info
Teaching methods
Discussions, reading, group work, student presentations
Assessment methods
Portfolio assessment - formal email, entry to the shared glossary, video presentation
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
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/podzim2025/JAM01/seminar-01.qwarp
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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