JAG01K English for Geologists I

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
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
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
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to: • understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth Science • identify the main ideas • formulate the main ideas • summarize a simple scientific/geologic text • interpret the information from the text/lecture • identify causes and effects • use terminology of the course topics; • define the terms of the course topics; • classify minerals and rocks • describe scientific methods, minerals, rocks, processes/cycles, sources of energy • compare and contrast using the proper terminology and academic vocabulary • discuss general and scientific topics • apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to: • understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth Science • identify the main ideas • formulate the main ideas • summarize a simple scientific/geologic text • interpret the information from the text/lecture • identify causes and effects • use terminology of the course topics; • define the terms of the course topics; • classify minerals and rocks • describe scientific methods, minerals, rocks, processes/cycles, sources of energy • compare and contrast using the proper terminology and academic vocabulary • discuss general and scientific topics • apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics
Syllabus
  • Scientific disciplines (infinitive and gerund) • The Earth - structure, age (making predictions, conditionals) • Minerals - classification (passive voice) • Minerals and human use (tenses) • Defining, relative clauses • Geological forces (micropresentation) • Predicting earthquakes (word formation) • Paleontology (numbers) • Revision of vocabulary and grammar
Literature
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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
  • 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
Teaching methods
foreign language course: text analysis reading/listening comprehension exercises pronunciation and grammar exercises field and academic vocabulary exercises presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion terminology
Assessment methods
Glossary, summary of a video, presentation
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
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 taught: in blocks.
Information on course enrolment limitations: předmět je určen pouze pro studenty kombinované formy studia
Teacher's information
The sessions for part-time students will take place in the face-to-face mode as given in the timetable.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
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