PřF:JSP03 Spanish for Science 3 - Course Information

JSP03 Spanish for Science 3

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Jitka Žváčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
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

JSP03/01: Mon 18. 9. to Fri 15. 12. Mon 13:00–14:50 J2, J. Žváčková

Prerequisites

The knowledge of Spanish - B1 level CERF - Spanish for specific purposes

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20

Course objectives

After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic specialized texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a more complex text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a specialized topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
create a CV, write a letter of application,
present oneself in a mock interview

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to: better understand an authentic global problem from the angle of their specialization communicate it with other specialists in their team better understand interdisciplinary relationships formulate their key skills and motivation for the work in a research team (CV, letter of application for an internship) think critically use Spanish as a tool of communication, use functional academic language, specific language of the subject communicate their results effectively by making their presentations understandable write an abstract

Syllabus

• Syllabus: 1.biological, geographical, geological, chemical, mathematical and physical topis according to current importance and interest (necessary vocab)
• 2.general topics (necessary vocab)

Literature

• G. Gonzáles Mangas, M Marcos de la Losa: Técnicas de conversación telefónica: Edelsa 1999, ISBN 84-7711-1
• C. Moreno a kol.: Actividades lúdicas, SGEL 1999, ISBN 84-7143-772-4
• L. López Ruiz: Historietas y pasatiempos, Edelsa 1998, ISBN 84-85786-97-1
• M.A.Palomino: Técnicas de correo comercial, Edelsa 1997, ISBN 8-7711-176-6
• N.Sans, L. Miguel: Cómo suena, Difusión 1991, ISBN 84-87099-22-X J.
• J. Carrasco Montero: Reálie španělsky mluvících zemí, Fraus 1997, ISBN 80-85784-54-8
• R. M Martín: La gramática da juego, Heinemann 1997, ISBN 0 43530091 1
• F. Castro: Uso de la gramática espanola (intermedio), Edelsa 1997, ISBN 84-7711-134-0
• J. Arribas: Preparación DELE, Edelsa 1997, ISBN 84-7711-088-3

Teaching methods

Course of Spanish for Special Purposes: specialized text analysis, listening comprehension, conversation and discussion in pairs and in groups, applying grammar in new contexts, homework

Assessment methods

Each course is finished by a credit test. The condition for a successful finishing of the course is passing the test (65%) and 85% attendance in the seminars.

Language of instruction

Czech

Follow-Up Courses

• JSP04 Spanish for Specific Purposes -Science 4
• JS002 Advanced Examination in Spanish for Specific Purposes - Science

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

http://www.sci.muni.cz

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