JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (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
JAF04/01: Mon 19. 2. to Sun 26. 5. Wed 13:00–14:50 J1, E. Čoupková
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 49 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to practise academic English in physical context at B2 level according to CEFR, prepare to take part in the advanced exam in English for Specific Purposes (JA002), and to practise academic and soft skills indispensable in further academic and professional careers.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main Body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, Pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting Graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Abstract Writing
  • Citation and Referencing - fact vs opinion, plagiarism
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
active participation in classes (80%), abstract, presentation, taking part in conference organisation
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2022/JAF04/index.qwarp
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 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (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
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 49 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to practise academic English in physical context at B2 level according to CEFR, prepare to take part in the advanced exam in English for Specific Purposes (JA002), and to practise academic and soft skills indispensable in further academic and professional careers.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main Body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, Pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting Graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Abstract Writing
  • Citation and Referencing - fact vs opinion, plagiarism
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
active participation in classes (80%), abstract, presentation, taking part in conference organisation
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2022/JAF04/index.qwarp
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 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (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
JAF04/01: Wed 15:00–16:50 J1, E. Čoupková
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 49 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to practise academic English in physical context at B2 level according to CEFR, prepare to take part in the advanced exam in English for Specific Purposes (JA002), and to practise academic and soft skills indispensable in further academic and professional careers.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main Body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, Pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting Graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Abstract Writing
  • Citation and Referencing - fact vs opinion, plagiarism
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
active participation in classes (80%), abstract, presentation, taking part in conference organisation
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2022/JAF04/index.qwarp
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 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (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
JAF04/01: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 14. 5. Wed 12:00–13:50 J1, E. Čoupková
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 49 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to practise academic English in physical context at B2 level according to CEFR, prepare to take part in the advanced exam in English for Specific Purposes (JA002), and to practise academic and soft skills indispensable in further academic and professional careers.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main Body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, Pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting Graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Abstract Writing
  • Citation and Referencing - fact vs opinion, plagiarism
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
active participation in classes (80%), abstract, presentation, taking part in conference organisation
Language of instruction
English
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
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2021/JAF04/index.qwarp
Spring Term 2021 will be online through MS Teams.
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 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (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
JAF04/01: Mon 10:00–11:50 J1, E. Čoupková
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 49 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to practise academic English in physical context at B2 level according to CEFR, prepare to take part in the advanced exam in English for Specific Purposes (JA002), and to practise academic and soft skills indispensable in further academic and professional careers.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main Body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, Pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting Graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Abstract Writing
  • Citation and Referencing - fact vs opinion, plagiarism
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
active perticipation in classes (80%), abstract, presentation, taking part in conference organization
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
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 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, 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
JAF04/01: Mon 18. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Thu 8:00–9:50 J1, E. Čoupková
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 45 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Learning outcomes
After completing this course the student will be able to:
- understand authentic texts/lectures abou physics
- identify the main ideas
- formulate the main ideas
- interpret the information
- present topics related to physics using basic presentation techniques
- summarize a text about physics
- compare and contrast
- use arguments in a discussion on a topic related to physics (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 physics and other related fields according to current importance and interest (vocabulary and language functions)
  • 2. General texts about physics(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
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 80% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
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 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, 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
JAF04/01: Mon 9:00–10:50 J5, A. Suchomelová-Polomska
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 36 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 80% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
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 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, 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
JAF04/01: Mon 20. 2. to Mon 22. 5. Mon 10:00–11:50 J5, K. Martiníková
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 36 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 80% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
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 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, 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
JAF04/01: Thu 13:00–14:50 J2, A. Suchomelová-Polomska
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 36 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 80% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
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 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, 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
JAF04/01: Thu 12:00–13:50 J2, A. Suchomelová-Polomska
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 36 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 80% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
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 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (assistant)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAF04/01: Mon 9:00–10:50 J2, J. Kubrická
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 35 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 80% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
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 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (assistant)
Ing. Lenka Matyášová (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
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
JAF04/01: Tue 13:00–14:50 J2, J. Kubrická
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English 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
there are 35 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course: topics from physics(see the list), pretesting updated tests (last or last but one week of the course).It is not necessary to pass the test but writing the test is a necessary condition for completing the course.
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
course of English for specific purposes,text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 85% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
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 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2012
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English 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
there are 34 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
course of English for specific purposes,text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 85% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2011
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAF04/01: Wed 15:00–16:50 J2, M. Pavlovová
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English 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
there are 72 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (stem cells research, large hadron collider etc.)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
course of English for specific purposes,text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 85% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
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 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAF04/01: Thu 10:00–11:50 J5, M. Pavlovová
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English 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
there are 66 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
course of English for specific purposes,text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 85% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
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 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAF04/01: Mon 14:00–15:50 J1, M. Pavlovová
JAF04/02: Mon 16:00–17:50 J1, M. Pavlovová
Prerequisites
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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
there are 72 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
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
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of the course: 1. physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (necessary vocab) 2. general texts on a higher level (necessary vocab)
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
  • The recommended literature - see the information of the teacher
Assessment methods
Seminar attendance is compulsory. Each course is concluded with a credit test. The passing grade of the credit test is 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2006
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAF04/01: No timetable has been entered into IS. M. Pavlovová
JAF04/02: Mon 13:00–14:50 J5, M. Pavlovová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Znalost anglického jazyka na středoškolské úrovni.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives (in Czech)
Cílem výuky je rozvinout schopnosti studenta prezentovat výsledky vlastního výzkumu na mezinárodním fóru a sledovat nejnovější poznatky ve studovaném oboru.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Obecné cíle: 1. rozvinout mluvní dovednosti potřebné pro komunikaci v situacích typických pro oblast vědy 2. rozvinout čtecí dovednosti tak, aby se studenti vypořádali i se složitějšími autentickými odbornými texty 3. rozvinout poslechové dovednosti tak, aby umožnily studentům porozumět odbornému textu 4. rozvinout dovednost psát tak, aby studenti dovedli sestavit žánry (typy textů) typické pro oblast vědy 5. seznámit studenty se základní odbornou terminologií 6. zopakovat a prohloubit znalost gramatiky v nových kontextech Obecné úkoly: Studenti 1. se naučí, jak popsat proces, systém, jak vyjádřit příčinu a následek, jak interpretovat grafy, jak přednést akademickou prezentaci 2. si dále prohloubí dovednosti uvedené v sylabu akademické angličtiny pod bodem 1. 3. se naučí, jak si dělat poznámky ze slyšeného textu 4. se naučí, jak psát žádost o zaměstnání, formální a neformální dopis, laboratorní zprávu, abstrakt, odborný článek 5. prohloubí si znalost odborné terminologie 6. upevní si znalost gramatiky Hodnocení: 1 písemný zápočtový test za semestr
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Výuka v každém semestru zakončena zápočtem - podmínkou je úspěšné vykonání zápočtového testu a 85% přítomnost ve výuce.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2005
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAF04/01: Tue 15:00–16:50 J3, M. Pavlovová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Znalost anglického jazyka na středoškolské úrovni.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives (in Czech)
Cílem výuky je rozvinout schopnosti studenta prezentovat výsledky vlastního výzkumu na mezinárodním fóru a sledovat nejnovější poznatky ve studovaném oboru.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Obecné cíle: 1. rozvinout mluvní dovednosti potřebné pro komunikaci v situacích typických pro oblast vědy 2. rozvinout čtecí dovednosti tak, aby se studenti vypořádali i se složitějšími autentickými odbornými texty 3. rozvinout poslechové dovednosti tak, aby umožnily studentům porozumět odbornému textu 4. rozvinout dovednost psát tak, aby studenti dovedli sestavit žánry (typy textů) typické pro oblast vědy 5. seznámit studenty se základní odbornou terminologií 6. zopakovat a prohloubit znalost gramatiky v nových kontextech Obecné úkoly: Studenti 1. se naučí, jak popsat proces, systém, jak vyjádřit příčinu a následek, jak interpretovat grafy, jak přednést akademickou prezentaci 2. si dále prohloubí dovednosti uvedené v sylabu akademické angličtiny pod bodem 1. 3. se naučí, jak si dělat poznámky ze slyšeného textu 4. se naučí, jak psát žádost o zaměstnání, formální a neformální dopis, laboratorní zprávu, abstrakt, odborný článek 5. prohloubí si znalost odborné terminologie 6. upevní si znalost gramatiky Hodnocení: 1 písemný zápočtový test za semestr
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Výuka v každém semestru zakončena zápočtem - podmínkou je úspěšné vykonání zápočtového testu a 85% přítomnost ve výuce.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, 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 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 Angličtina pro fyziky IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2004
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAF04/01: Tue 11:00–12:50 J3, M. Pavlovová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Znalost anglického jazyka na středoškolské úrovni.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives (in Czech)
Cílem výuky je rozvinout schopnosti studenta prezentovat výsledky vlastního výzkumu na mezinárodním fóru a sledovat nejnovější poznatky ve studovaném oboru.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Obecné cíle: 1. rozvinout mluvní dovednosti potřebné pro komunikaci v situacích typických pro oblast vědy 2. rozvinout čtecí dovednosti tak, aby se studenti vypořádali i se složitějšími autentickými odbornými texty 3. rozvinout poslechové dovednosti tak, aby umožnily studentům porozumět odbornému textu 4. rozvinout dovednost psát tak, aby studenti dovedli sestavit žánry (typy textů) typické pro oblast vědy 5. seznámit studenty se základní odbornou terminologií 6. zopakovat a prohloubit znalost gramatiky v nových kontextech Obecné úkoly: Studenti 1. se naučí, jak popsat proces, systém, jak vyjádřit příčinu a následek, jak interpretovat grafy, jak přednést akademickou prezentaci 2. si dále prohloubí dovednosti uvedené v sylabu akademické angličtiny pod bodem 1. 3. se naučí, jak si dělat poznámky ze slyšeného textu 4. se naučí, jak psát žádost o zaměstnání, formální a neformální dopis, laboratorní zprávu, abstrakt, odborný článek 5. prohloubí si znalost odborné terminologie 6. upevní si znalost gramatiky Hodnocení: 1 písemný zápočtový test za semestr
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Výuka v každém semestru zakončena zápočtem - podmínkou je úspěšné vykonání zápočtového testu a 85% přítomnost ve výuce.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2003, 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 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 Angličtina pro fyziky IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2003
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (lecturer)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Dr. Michael Svoboda, B.A. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: JUDr. Helena Sýkorová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAF04/01: No timetable has been entered into IS. H. Ševečková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
Znalost anglického jazyka na středoškolské úrovni.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 9 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives (in Czech)
Cílem výuky je rozvinout schopnosti studenta prezentovat výsledky vlastního výzkumu na mezinárodním fóru a sledovat nejnovější poznatky ve studovaném oboru.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • Obecné cíle: 1. rozvinout mluvní dovednosti potřebné pro komunikaci v situacích typických pro oblast vědy 2. rozvinout čtecí dovednosti tak, aby se studenti vypořádali i se složitějšími autentickými odbornými texty 3. rozvinout poslechové dovednosti tak, aby umožnily studentům porozumět odbornému textu 4. rozvinout dovednost psát tak, aby studenti dovedli sestavit žánry (typy textů) typické pro oblast vědy 5. seznámit studenty se základní odbornou terminologií 6. zopakovat a prohloubit znalost gramatiky v nových kontextech Obecné úkoly: Studenti 1. se naučí, jak popsat proces, systém, jak vyjádřit příčinu a následek, jak interpretovat grafy, jak přednést akademickou prezentaci 2. si dále prohloubí dovednosti uvedené v sylabu akademické angličtiny pod bodem 1. 3. se naučí, jak si dělat poznámky ze slyšeného textu 4. se naučí, jak psát žádost o zaměstnání, formální a neformální dopis, laboratorní zprávu, abstrakt, odborný článek 5. prohloubí si znalost odborné terminologie 6. upevní si znalost gramatiky Hodnocení: 1 písemný zápočtový test za semestr
Literature
  • Přehled doporučené literatury - viz informace učitele.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Výuka v každém semestru zakončena zápočtem - podmínkou je úspěšné vykonání zápočtového testu a 85% přítomnost ve výuce.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, 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 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2023

The course is not taught in Spring 2023

Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (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
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English at B2 level of CERF.
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 49 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to practise academic English in physical context at B2 level according to CEFR, prepare to take part in the advanced exam in English for Specific Purposes (JA002), and to practise academic and soft skills indispensable in further academic and professional careers.
Learning outcomes
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main Body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, Pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting Graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Abstract Writing
  • Citation and Referencing - fact vs opinion, plagiarism
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
Course of English for specific purposes:text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
active participation in classes (80%), abstract, presentation, taking part in conference organisation
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2022/JAF04/index.qwarp
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 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
spring 2012 - acreditation

The information about the term spring 2012 - acreditation is not made public

Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Janoušková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English 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
there are 54 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
course of English for specific purposes,text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 85% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
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 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.

JAF04 English for Physicists IV

Faculty of Science
Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Milada Pavlovová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová
Prerequisites
The knowledge of English 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
there are 72 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic physical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning physical topics at B2 level of CEFR
communicate on a special topic at B2 level of CEFR
skim the text and understand its general meaning
scan the text and find a piece of specific information
formulate the main ideas of the text
distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
summarize relevant information
inform about one´s studies and research
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new physical topics
Syllabus
  • Presentations:
  • Introduction
  • Main body - signalling devices, ending
  • Delivery, pronounciation
  • Using Visual Aids
  • Interpreting graphs
  • Handling Questions
  • Practical Presentations
  • Summarizing
  • Physical and other relevant texts according to current importance and interest (positron emission tomography, space travel and human body,stem cells research, large hadron collider)
Literature
  • Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
  • Giving presentations, M. Ellis, N. O'Driscoll, Longman, 1997
  • Náhradní obsah: Physics:Reader. Ivana Tulajová Přírodovědecká fakulta Masarykova univerzita Brno 2000
  • Angličtina pre fyzikov. Edited by Alena Zemanová. 1. vyd. Bratislava : Univerzita Komenského Bratislava, 2007. 98 s. ISBN 978-80-223-2272.
  • Náhradní obsah: Science. Keith Kelly. Macmillan 2008. ISBN 978-0-2305-3506-0
  • GRELLET, Françoise. Developing reading skills : a practical guide to reading comprehension exercises. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, 252 s. ISBN 0521283647. info
  • 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
  • CRAVEN, Miles and Brigit VINEY. English grammar in use CD-ROM. Version 1.0 hundreds of additional exercises to accompany the third edition of the book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 1 CD-ROM +. ISBN 0521537606. info
  • Academic writing course :study skills in English. Edited by R.R Jordan. 1st ed. Essex: Longman, 1999, 160 s. ISBN 0-582-40019-8. info
  • Academic vocabulary in use. Edited by Michael McCarthy - Felicity O'Dell. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. 176 s. ISBN 978-0-521-68939.
  • http://www.nature.com
  • http://www.sciencenews.org
  • http://www.newscientist.com
  • http://www.sciencedaily.org
Teaching methods
course of English for specific purposes,text analysis, reading comprehension,listening activities,listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary),looking for relevant information on the Internet, presentations
Assessment methods
continuous assessment through assigned tasks, written credit test - the passing grade is 60%, 85% of seminar attendance is required
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms 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 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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