JA002 Advanced Examination in English for Specific Purposes - Science

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Julie Havlíková (assistant)
Ing. Katarína Lexová, M.A. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. David Zelený (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
Prerequisites
(TYP_STUDIA(N)) || (TYP_STUDIA(B) && (PROGRAM(B-UCB) || PROGRAM(B-UCC) || PROGRAM(B-UCF) || PROGRAM(B-UCM) || PROGRAM(B-UCZ) || PROGRAM(B-LGM)) || (TYP_STUDIA(B) && (ROCNIK(2) || ROCNIK(3) || ROCNIK(4) || ROCNIK(5))))
The knowledge of English - B2 level CEFR - English for specific purposes
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
there are 140 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Abstract

The examination assesses whether a student at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) can:

  • understand the main ideas of specialised and general texts and discussions;
  • interpret information from spoken discourse;
  • communicate clearly and with a reasonable degree of fluency in academic and professional situations;
  • present topics related to their field of study;
  • discuss specialised and general topics and justify their opinions;
  • participate actively in discussions and use basic interaction strategies (agreeing, disagreeing, asking for clarification, and responding to others' views).
Learning outcomes

After passing the examination, students will be able to:

  • understand and interpret information from specialised and academic spoken and written sources;
  • use specialised and academic vocabulary accurately in spoken and written communication;
  • present topics related to their field of study clearly and effectively;
  • discuss and justify opinions on general and specialised topics;
  • participate actively in academic discussions using appropriate interaction strategies;
  • communicate with a reasonable degree of fluency and accuracy at the B2 CEFR level.
Key topics
  • 1. Written Component: Presentation Abstract
  • 2. Oral Component
  • a. Presentation of a Specialized Text: Present a text related to your field of study on a topic of your choice. The content should be clear and understandable for an audience from other fields. The presentation should last 10 minutes and make use of various presentation techniques and, if applicable, visual aids. You must also demonstrate the ability to respond to questions from the audience.
  • b. Discussion on a topic related to academia: Engage in a discussion on a topic related to studies, science, and research. For more details, refer to the interactive syllabus of the course.
Study resources and literature
  • Jeremy Comfort. Effective Presentations.OUP 2000.
  • Douglas Bell: Passport to Academic Presentations.Garnet 2008.
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
  • Keith Kelly: Science.Macmillan 2008
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. info
  • +Any materials aimed at preparation for B2 level examinations(e.g. FCE, TOEFL)
Bookmarks
https://is.muni.cz/ln/tag/PříF:JA002!
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
written and oral exam
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
1. written assignment (presentation abstract)
2. oral exam
a. presentation + Q&A b. academic discussion
You need at least 60% in each part to pass the exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/podzim2026/JA002/index.qwarp
The JAAK Angličtina pro jazykové účely course is intended as preparation for the examination.


For more on languge courses and exams at the Fac. of Science:

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Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.
Listed among prerequisites of other courses

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