JFP03 French for Science 3

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniela Veškrnová (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Daniela Veškrnová
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
JFP03/01: Mon 17. 9. to Fri 14. 12. Thu 15:00–16:50 J1, D. Veškrnová
Prerequisites
The knowledge of French - B1 level CEFR - French for specific purposes
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Abstract
The student will learn 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
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
Key topics
  • Syllabus: 1.biological, geographical, geological, chemical, mathematical and physical topis according to current importance and interest (necessary vocab)
  • 2.general topics (necessary vocab)
Study resources and literature
  • materiály v IS MU
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Course of French for Special Purposes; specialized text analysis, listening comprehension, conversation and discussion in pairs and in groups; applying grammar in new contexts; homeworks;
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Each course is finished by a credit test. The condition for a successful finishing of the course is passing the test and 80% attendance in the seminars.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Teacher's information
http://www.sci.muni.cz
Literatura:

Odborné texty:časopisy Science & Vie, La Recherche, Le Point;
Le Nouveau Mémo - Encyklopédie, Larousse;
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 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2018, recent)
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