JAZ03 English for Geographers III

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAZ03/01: Mon 12:00–13:50 J5, V. Hranáčová
JAZ03/02: Wed 14:00–15:50 J5, V. Hranáčová
JAZ03/03: Wed 12:00–13:50 J5, V. Hranáčová
JAZ03/04: Tue 10:00–11:50 J5, V. Hranáčová
Prerequisites
!JAP03 English for Science 3 || !JAP04 Angličtina pro přírodovědce 4 || !NOW(JAC03 English for Chemists III) || !JAC03 English for Chemists III || !NOW(JAF03 English for Physicists III) || !JAF03 English for Physicists III || !NOW(JAG03 English for Geologists III) || !JAG03 English for Geologists III || !NOW(JAM03 English for Mathematicians III) || !JAM03 English for Mathematicians III || !NOW(JAB03 English for Biology III) || !JAB03 English for Biology III
The knowledge of English at the grammar school level.
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 main objectives of the course are the following:
Speaking on Earth Science topics;
Understanding and analysing advanced texts on science; distinguishing facts from opinions;
Understanding lectures in fast English given by native speakers;
Giving main ideas, describing processes and systems;
Writing summaries and abstracts, CV and job application;
Explaining causes and effects; interpreting graphs;
Presenting field topics and research;
Consolidating terminology;
Using specific grammar features
Key topics
  • FRESH WATER:
  • Water on the Ground
  • Water in the Ground
  • OCEAN WATER:
  • The bottom of the ocean
  • Properties of ocean water
  • The circulation of ocean water
  • Presentations on water bodies and travel experience
Study resources and literature
  • Advanced English Grammar, Murphy
  • PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Cvičebnice anglické gramatiky. Vydání 1. [Praha]: Polyglot, 1993, 359 stran. info
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Each course is concluded with a credit test and a presentation. The passing grade of the credit test is 60%. The condition for a successful finishing of the course also includes 85% active attendance in the seminars, two revision tests and saving ROPOTS on terms and definitions.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/podzim2008/JAZ03/ENGLISH_FOR_EARTH_SCIENCE.qwarp
Fariel, R. - Hinds, R. - Berey,D.: Earth Science, Addison-Wesley 1987 High school textbook - available in the faculty library and in lessons.This textbook is used in our face to face sessions and it is available both in Earth Science study room and library.
Strahler, A.: Introducing Physical Geography, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003 http:www.wiley.com/college/strahler/
Plummer, Ch. - McGeary, D. - Carlson, D.: Physical Geology: Earth Revealed, The McGraw-Hill Companies 2001 University Textbook. On-line Updated 8th Edition: http://www.mhhe.com/earthsci/geology/plummer/student_index.mhtml
British Geological Survey: http://www.bgs.ac.uk/
US Geological Survey: http://www.usgs.gov
http://www.nationalgeographic.com
http://www.nasagov.com
http://www.nature.com
GRAMATIKA
English Grammar in Use, R. Murphy, CUP, 1995
Collins COBUILD English Grammar, Collins, 1992
Cvičebnice anglické gramatiky, Sarah Peters - Tomáš Gráf, Polyglot 1993;
Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
Key Words in Science and Technology, Bill Mascull, Cobuild 1997
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, 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, Autumn 2025.
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