CJV_TS21 Transferable Skills for 21 century. Development of Communication and Presentation Competencies in Fo

Pan-university studies
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dagmar Brüstle (seminar tutor)
PaedDr. Marta Holasová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Dana Otychová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, Ph.D.
Language Centre Unit for Pan-university Studies and Life-long Learning – Language Centre
Contact Person: PhDr. Athena Alchazidu, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre Unit for Pan-university Studies and Life-long Learning – Language Centre
Timetable
Mon 18. 9. to Mon 18. 12. Tue 12:00–13:30 408
Prerequisites
-Czech Language A2 Level (CEFR) -English Language A2 Level (CEFR)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 3/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course is intended for foreign students, especially from Ukraine, who are studying programmes in the Czech language at MU. The content of the individual teaching blocks is focused both on improving the knowledge of practical language use of Czech and English and on acquiring communication and presentation skills and competencies, taking into account their use in an academic environment.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, students will have improved their Czech and English language skills for specific purposes, focusing on the academic environment. Students will also learn about tools that will enable them to: - prepare presentations and posters on academic topics - develop their public speaking and presentation skills on academic topics in a foreign language - prepare for active participation in academic discussions - express their views adequately and support their claims with arguments - express agreement and disagreement, respond to questions, etc. - prepare academic posters and PPT presentations. - prepare, organize, and deliver a presentation using advanced rhetorical strategies in a foreign language, etc.
Syllabus
  • There will be 14 seminars and workshops during the semester: - 9 face-to-face classes - 5 online classes, ie Zoom meetings - synchronous format, i.e. real-time online meetings in cooperation with foreign partner universities.
Teaching methods
Each lesson begins with a brief overview of the theoretical framework. Students are expected to as part of their compulsory preparation for the class, to be familiarised in advance with the main themes, the professional terminology and selected vocabulary. In addition, regular preparation includes reading recommended texts (i.e. articles, case studies and chapters of monographs, etc.), supplemented by videos related to the topic, Ted talks, podcasts, etc. Class attendance is mandatory.
Assessment methods
1) A portfolio of assignments to be completed during the semester. 2) Presentation at the Final workshop and participation in discussions.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on course enrolment limitations: Určeno pro ukrajinské studenty na MU.
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