PřF:JAM02 English for Mathematicians II - Course Information

JAM02 English for Mathematicians II

Extent and Intensity

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

Teacher(s)

Dr. Michael Svoboda, B.A. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JAM02/01: Tue 10:00–11:50 J2, M. Svoboda
JAM02/02: Tue 12:00–13:50 J2, M. Svoboda
JAM02/03: Thu 14:00–15:50 J1, M. Svoboda
JAM02/04: Thu 16:00–17:50 J1, M. Svoboda

Prerequisites

!JAP02 Angličtina pro přírodovědce 2 || !JAP03 English for Science 3 || !JAP04 Angličtina pro přírodovědce 4 || !NOW(JAC02 English for Chemists II) || !JAC02 English for Chemists II || !NOW(JAF02 English for Physicists II) || !JAF02 English for Physicists II || !NOW(JAG02 English for Geologists II) || !JAG02 English for Geologists II || !NOW(JAB02 English for Biology II) || !JAB02 English for Biology II || !NOW(JAZ02 English for Geographers II) || !JAZ02 English for Geographers II
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

General objectives: 1. to develop sufficient reading abilities for students to be able to work with foreign texts 2. to develop speaking abilities for everyday commucation needs 3. to develop listening abilities for everyday communication needs 4. to develop sufficient written abilities for students to express themselves in respective fields of study 5. to review basic principles of grammar in new contexts General tasks: Students will learn: 1) *cursory reading, text comprehension (skimming) *text information gathering (scanning) *grasping of main concepts within a given text *identification of main themes and various arguments withing given texts *inductive and deductive thought processes *discerning between fact and opinions *summarizing texts 2) To be able to speak about oneself, life, his or her studies 3) general aswell as specific understanding of spoken word (listing to recordings) 4) Resume writing and filling out of various application forms 5) consolidation of grammar in various contexts Evaluation: One written credit test

Key topics

Syllabus of the course: 1.Texts from mathematics and other related fields according to current importance and interest (requisite vocab) 2.General math texts (requisite vocab) 3.Open courseware lecture materials and video lectures predominantly from MIT. 4. VOA Special English text and audio for ESL students

Study resources and literature

• The recommended literature - see the information of the teacher
• Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

Each course is concluded with a credit test. 85% attendance in seminars is required.

Language of instruction

Czech

Follow-Up Courses

• JAM03 English for Mathematicians III
• JAM04 English for Mathematicians IV

Teacher's information

I. Doporučená literatura ke studiu akademické angličtiny A) MLUVNÍ DOVEDNOSTI, 1. Longman Language Activator, Longman, 1994 2. Speak Clearly : Pronunciation and listening, P. Rogerson, J. B. Gilbert, CUP 3. Study Speaking, T. Lynch, K. Anderson, CUP 4. Speaking, M. Rignall, C. Furmeaux, Prentice Hall Europe, 1997 5. Exploring Spoken English, Ronald Carter, Michael McCarthy, CUP 1997 6. Situational Dialogues, Michael Ockenden, Longman 1998 7. Keep Talking, Friederike Klippel, CUP 1998; B) ČTENÍ 1. Developing Reading Skills, F. Grellet, CUP 2. Authentic English for Reading, B. Abbs, V. Cook, M. Underwood, OUP 3. Inside Meaning - Proficiency Reading Comprehension, M. Swan, CUP 4. Study Reading, E. H. Glendinning, B. Holmstrom, CUP, 1997 5. Reading, English for Academic Study Series, D. McGovern, Prentice Hall Europe, 1994 6. English for Science, F. Zimmerman, Prentice Hall, 1989 7. General Science, M. Bates, T. Dudley, LONGMAN, 1995 8. Basic English for Science, OUP; C) PSANÍ 1. Academic Writing Course, R. Jordan, LONGMAN 2. Writing, R. White, Prentice Hall International 1994 3. Study Skills for Academic Writing, J. Trzeciak, Prentice Hall International 1994 4. Process Writing, Ron White and Valerie Arndk, Longman 1997; D) POSLECH 1. Listen Carefully, J. C. Richards, OUP, 1990 2. Task Listening, CUP 3. Listening Advanced, J. Revell, OUP 1990 4. Study Listening 5. Academic Listening Encounters, M. Espeseth, CUP 1999; E) GRAMATIKA 1. Essential Grammar in Use, R. Murphy, CUP, 1995 2. English Grammar in Use, R. Murphy, CUP, 1995 3. Collins COBUILD Student's Grammar Practice Materials, Dave Willis, Collins, 1991 4. Collins COBUILD English Grammar, Collins, 1992 5. Cvičebnice anglické gramatiky, Sarah Peters - Tomáš Gráf, Polyglot 1993; CD ROM Excel at Academic English; Odborná literatura: http://home.teleport.com/~amobb/biology/ http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/5875/ http://www.biochemlinks.com/bclinks/bclinks.cfm http://www.nature.com http://www.sciencenews.org http://www.sciencedaily.org http://www.newscientist.com http://www.nationalgeographic.com Anthropology - W.A.Haviland, 1997, Harcourt Brace College Publishers Human Anatomy, Harold J. Benson, Kathleen P. Talaro, WCB 1993 Anatomy and Physiology, Harold J. Benson, Stanley E. Gunstream, Arthur Talaro, Kathleen P. Talaro, WCB 1992 Environment Today, Dr. T. Greenhalgh, D. Shaw, Longman, 1994 Presenting facts and figures, D. Kerridge, Longman, 1996 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)

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.

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