JAM04 English for Mathematicians IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D.
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
JAM04/01: Mon 18. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Wed 12:00–13:50 J2, Š. Dillingerová
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English language at B2 level of 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
The aim of this course is
- to improve the communication within mathematical community on B2 level, both written and spoken
- to improve presentation skills, mainly in presenting mathematical topics/the results of students' research
- to ractice conference skills: writing a Call for Papers, abstracts, email communication, discussion
- to practice typical language functions and grammatical structures typical for written and spoken mathematical texts
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:
- understand authentic mathematical texts/lectures
- identify the main ideas
- formulate the main ideas
- interpret the information
- present mathematical topics using basic presentation techniques
- summarize a mathematical text
- compare and contrast
- use arguments in a discussion on a mathematical topic (defend one´s opinion, oppose, support arguments of a colleague)
- present one´s research using advanced presentation techniques
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course:
  • 1. Texts from mathematics and other related fields according to current importance and interest (vocabulary and language functions)
  • 2. General math texts (vocabulary and language functions)
  • 3. Presentation skills practice (Introduction, Signalling devices, Ending, Delivery, Using Visual Aids, Interpreting graphs, Handling Questions, Practical Presentations)
  • 4. Conference skills practice (preparing a Call for Papers, writing abstracts, email communication, chaing a section)
  • 5. Grammar: reported speech, indirect questions, modal verbs and infinitive structures for expressing probability, use if-clauses for hypothesizing, recommendations (should, had better), reproduce advice (verb patterns, e.g. he suggested -ing)
Literature
  • The recommended literature - see the information of the teacher
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
Teaching methods
an interactive course of English for specific purposes, text analysis, reading comprehension, listening activities, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary), presentations, peer-feedbackvocabulary, working with dictionaries, casual and scientific conversation.
Assessment methods
continuous assessment (abstract, feed back, giving a presentation, mock test), 80% of seminar attendance is required
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.
Teacher's information
Literature: 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 http://www.mit.edu/ https://www.ted.com/talks http://www.nature.com http://www.sciencenews.org http://www.sciencedaily.org http://www.newscientist.com
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026.
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