JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2025
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant) - Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová
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 - B2 level 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
- The course objective is to deepen students' knowledge of academic English. This will be done through topics which are relevat to students' fields of study. In the course, students work with authentic scientific texts through which they will improve their vocabulary and grammar. The course gives an emphasis to communication skills which will be practised in discussions, talks, small group work / pair work and presentations. In the course, students will listen to and/or watch podcasts and videos with topics related to science. The course also aims at improving students' writing skills, namely writing an abstract to a scientific paper. Other genres of academic/scientific writing will be practised as well.
- Learning outcomes
- After the completion of the course, students will be able to: understand authentic scientific texts at B2 level of CEFR, understand spoken discourse concerning specialized topics at B2 level of CEFR, and communicate on an academic topic of interest. In presentation skills, students will become aware of the diversity of the needs of a specific audience in order to be able to adapt their presentations and mediate the insights into discipine-specific concepts. Besides, they will get experience with the role of the moderator of a student conference. In writing skills, they will be able to apply the academic principles of the given genres, namely the abstract and the essay.
- Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest. Tailoring presentations to specific aims, Signalling language, Interaction in presentations, Evaluating presentation components, Dealing with questions, Moderating a student conference, Writing an abstract for different purposes, Academic essay
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Academic writing course. Edited by R. R. Jordan. New ed. London: Collins ELT, 1990, 144 s. ISBN 0003702499. info
- Teaching methods
- Text analysis, reading comprehension, listening activities, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary), presentations and feedback, elements of autonomous learning.
- Assessment methods
- Continuous assessment through assigned tasks, 80% of seminar attendance, Mock Conference project with individual presentations and active part in subsequent discussions.
- Language of instruction
- English
- 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 taught: every week. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2023/JAZ04/index.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2024
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant) - Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová
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
- JAZ04/01: Mon 19. 2. to Sun 26. 5. Thu 12:00–13:50 J5, D. Dlabolová
- Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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
- The course objective is to deepen students' knowledge of academic English. This will be done through topics which are relevat to students' fields of study. In the course, students work with authentic scientific texts through which they will improve their vocabulary and grammar. The course gives an emphasis to communication skills which will be practised in discussions, talks, small group work / pair work and presentations. In the course, students will listen to and/or watch podcasts and videos with topics related to science. The course also aims at improving students' writing skills, namely writing an abstract to a scientific paper. Other genres of academic/scientific writing will be practised as well.
- Learning outcomes
- After the completion of the course, students will be able to: understand authentic scientific texts at B2 level of CEFR, understand spoken discourse concerning specialized topics at B2 level of CEFR, and communicate on an academic topic of interest. In presentation skills, students will become aware of the diversity of the needs of a specific audience in order to be able to adapt their presentations and mediate the insights into discipine-specific concepts. Besides, they will get experience with the role of the moderator of a student conference. In writing skills, they will be able to apply the academic principles of the given genres, namely the abstract and the essay.
- Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest. Tailoring presentations to specific aims, Signalling language, Interaction in presentations, Evaluating presentation components, Dealing with questions, Moderating a student conference, Writing an abstract for different purposes, Academic essay
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Academic writing course. Edited by R. R. Jordan. New ed. London: Collins ELT, 1990, 144 s. ISBN 0003702499. info
- Teaching methods
- Text analysis, reading comprehension, listening activities, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary), presentations and feedback, elements of autonomous learning.
- Assessment methods
- Continuous assessment through assigned tasks, 80% of seminar attendance, Mock Conference project with individual presentations and active part in subsequent discussions.
- Language of instruction
- English
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2023/JAZ04/index.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2022
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant) - Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová
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
- JAZ04/01: Tue 13:00–14:50 J5, D. Dlabolová
- Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 geographical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning geographical 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
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new geographical topics - Learning outcomes
- After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic geographical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning geographical 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
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new geographical topics - Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing abstracts
- Land Use
- Green Revolution
- Water on the moons of planets
- Endangered species
- Environmental Literacy
- Organizing a conference
- Giving a conference presentation
- Giving Feedback
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning; autonomous learning
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% active attendance in the seminars, Mock Conference Project
- Language of instruction
- English
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2021/JAZ04/seminar_02.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2021
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant) - Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová
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
- JAZ04/01: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 14. 5. Thu 12:00–13:50 J1, D. Dlabolová
- Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 geographical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning geographical 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
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new geographical topics - Learning outcomes
- After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic geographical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning geographical 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
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new geographical topics - Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing abstracts
- Land Use
- Green Revolution
- Deserts
- Mapping Sacred Spaces
- Environmental Literacy
- Organizing a conference
- Giving a conference presentation
- Giving Feedback
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning; autonomous learning
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% active attendance in the seminars, Mock Conference Project
- Language of instruction
- English
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2021/JAZ04/seminar_02.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2020
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant) - Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová
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
- JAZ04/T01: Thu 5. 3. to Sun 24. 5. Thu 12:00–14:30 105, J. Kollárová, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
JAZ04/01: Wed 14:00–15:50 J5, D. Dlabolová - Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 geographical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning geographical 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
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new geographical topics - Learning outcomes
- After the completion of the course the student should be able to:
understand authentic geographical texts at B2 level of CEFR
understand spoken discourse concerning geographical 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
present the results of one´s research
apply the acquired skills to new geographical topics - Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing abstracts
- Land Use
- Green Revolution
- Deserts
- Mapping Sacred Spaces
- Environmental Literacy
- Organizing a conference
- Giving a conference presentation
- Giving Feedback
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning; autonomous learning
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% active attendance in the seminars, Mock Conference Project
- Language of instruction
- English
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2020/JAZ04/seminar_02.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2019
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Anjuli Pandavar, PhD (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
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
- JAZ04/01: Mon 18. 2. to Fri 17. 5. Mon 15:00–16:50 J5, A. Pandavar
- Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 21 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Syllabus of the course: geographical topics (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.
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% active attendance in the seminars.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/jaro2014/JAG04/index.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of Sciencespring 2018
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Štěpánka Dillingerová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (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
- JAZ04/01: Wed 8:00–9:50 J5, D. Dlabolová
- Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 21 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Syllabus of the course: geographical topics (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.
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% active attendance in the seminars.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/jaro2014/JAG04/index.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2017
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- PhDr. Hana Němcová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (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
- JAZ04/01: Mon 20. 2. to Mon 22. 5. Tue 13:00–14:50 J2, H. Němcová
JAZ04/02: Mon 20. 2. to Mon 22. 5. Wed 15:00–16:50 J2, H. Němcová - Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 21 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Syllabus of the course: geographical topics (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.
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% active attendance in the seminars.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/jaro2014/JAG04/index.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2016
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Martiníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (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
- JAZ04/01: Mon 10:00–11:50 J2, D. Dlabolová
JAZ04/02: Wed 13:00–14:50 J2, D. Dlabolová - Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 21 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Syllabus of the course: geographical topics (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.
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% active attendance in the seminars.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/jaro2014/JAG04/index.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2015
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Eva Složilová, MA, Ph.D. (assistant)
Agnieszka Suchomelová-Polomska, M.A. (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
- JAZ04/01: Thu 11:00–12:50 J5, V. Hranáčová
JAZ04/02: Mon 15:00–16:50 J5, V. Hranáčová - Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 21 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Syllabus of the course: geographical topics (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.
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% active attendance in the seminars.
- 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. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/jaro2014/JAG04/index.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2014
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (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
- JAZ04/01: Mon 15:00–16:50 J5, V. Hranáčová
JAZ04/02: Mon 17:00–18:50 J5, V. Hranáčová - Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 21 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Syllabus of the course: geographical topics (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.
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% active attendance in the seminars.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1431/jaro2014/JAG04/index.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2013
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
Ing. Lenka Matyášová (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
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre - Timetable of Seminar Groups
- JAZ04/01: Mon 16:00–17:50 J5
JAZ04/02: Thu 10:00–11:50 J5 - Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 21 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Syllabus of the course: geographical topics (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.
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% attendance in the seminars.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2012
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (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
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre - Timetable of Seminar Groups
- JAZ04/01: Thu 8:00–9:50 J4
JAZ04/02: Wed 11:00–12:50 J5 - Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 21 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% attendance in the seminars.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2011
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (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
- Fri 8:00–9:50 J5
- Timetable of Seminar Groups:
- Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 65 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% attendance in the seminars.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2010
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer)
PaedDr. Marta Holasová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Ing. Boris Janča (assistant)
Mgr. Zuzana Janoušková (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Reichová, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (assistant) - Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová - Timetable of Seminar Groups
- JAZ04/01: Thu 10:00–11:50 J4, V. Hranáčová
JAZ04/02: Thu 12:00–13:50 J4, V. Hranáčová - Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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 62 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst - main ideas and reading comprehension tasks
- Famous caves - listening comprehension (video)
- Atacama - main ideas and reading comprehension tasks
- Trek to Annapurna base camp (video)- listening comprehension, conversation
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% attendance in the seminars.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2009
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (lecturer) - Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Hana Ševečková, M.A.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Magdalena Kunzová - Timetable of Seminar Groups
- JAZ04/01: Thu 8:00–9:50 J5, V. Hranáčová
JAZ04/02: Thu 10:00–11:50 J5, V. Hranáčová
JAZ04/03: Wed 8:00–9:50 J4, V. Hranáčová
JAZ04/04: Wed 12:00–13:50 J5, V. Hranáčová - Prerequisites
- ! JAP04 Angličtina pro přírodovědce 4 || !NOW( JAC04 English for Chemists IV ) || ! JAC04 English for Chemists IV || !NOW( JAF04 English for Physicists IV ) || ! JAF04 English for Physicists IV || !NOW( JAG04 English for Geologists IV ) || ! JAG04 English for Geologists IV || !NOW( JAM04 English for Mathematicians IV ) || ! JAM04 English for Mathematicians IV || !NOW( JAB04 English for Biology IV ) || ! JAB04 English for Biology IV
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 65 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- The main objectives of the course are the following:
Speaking on Earth Science topics;
Understanding and analyzing advanced texts on science; distinguishing facts from opinions;
Understanding lectures in fast English given by native speakers;
Giving main ideas, describing processes and systems;
Writing summaries and abstracts, CV and job application;
Explaining causes and effects; interpreting graphs;
Presenting field topics and research;
Consolidating terminology;
Using specific grammar features - Syllabus
- Syllabus of the course:
- Geographical and other relevat texts according to current importance and interest;
- Moravian Karst; Caves of the world; Atacama;
- Academic texts on higher level;
- Argumentation - vocabulary;
- Studies and research;
- Letter of complaint;
- CV and job application;
- Academic presentations and abstracts;
- Simulated conference
- Literature
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- English Language for Specific Purposes
- Assessment methods
- 80% active attendance in the seminars, abstract and presentation on Earth science topic.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- Follow-Up Courses
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 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
- JAZ04/01: Mon 10:00–11:50 J1, H. Ševečková
JAZ04/02: Tue 15:00–16:50 J4, H. Ševečková
JAZ04/03: Tue 11:00–12:50 J4, 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 13 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.
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 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
- JAZ04/01: Mon 10:00–11:50 J3, E. Čoupková
JAZ04/02: Mon 10:00–11:50 J1, V. Hranáčová
JAZ04/03: Mon 10:00–11:50 Z2, H. Ševečková
JAZ04/04: Tue 8:00–9:50 J2, 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 13 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.
JAZ04 Angličtina pro geografy IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 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
- JAZ04/01: Tue 13:00–14:50 U1, E. Čoupková
JAZ04/02: Wed 9:00–10:50 J1, V. Hranáčová
JAZ04/03: Wed 13:00–14:50 J1, V. Hranáčová - 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 13 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.
JAZ04 Angličtina pro geografy IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 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
- JAZ04/01: No timetable has been entered into IS. H. Ševečková
JAZ04/02: 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 13 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.
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 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. Daniela Dlabolová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant) - Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová
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
- JAZ04/01: No timetable has been entered into IS. D. Dlabolová
- Prerequisites
- The knowledge of English - B2 level 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
- The course objective is to deepen students' knowledge of academic English. This will be done through topics which are relevat to students' fields of study. In the course, students work with authentic scientific texts through which they will improve their vocabulary and grammar. The course gives an emphasis to communication skills which will be practised in discussions, talks, small group work / pair work and presentations. In the course, students will listen to and/or watch podcasts and videos with topics related to science. The course also aims at improving students' writing skills, namely writing an abstract to a scientific paper. Other genres of academic/scientific writing will be practised as well.
- Learning outcomes
- After the completion of the course, students will be able to: understand authentic scientific texts at B2 level of CEFR, understand spoken discourse concerning specialized topics at B2 level of CEFR, and communicate on an academic topic of interest. In presentation skills, students will become aware of the diversity of the needs of a specific audience in order to be able to adapt their presentations and mediate the insights into discipine-specific concepts. Besides, they will get experience with the role of the moderator of a student conference. In writing skills, they will be able to apply the academic principles of the given genres, namely the abstract and the essay.
- Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest. Tailoring presentations to specific aims, Signalling language, Interaction in presentations, Evaluating presentation components, Dealing with questions, Moderating a student conference, Writing an abstract for different purposes, Academic essay
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Academic writing course. Edited by R. R. Jordan. New ed. London: Collins ELT, 1990, 144 s. ISBN 0003702499. info
- Teaching methods
- Text analysis, reading comprehension, listening activities, listening comprehension, discussion (in pairs, groups, plenary), presentations and feedback, elements of autonomous learning.
- Assessment methods
- Continuous assessment through assigned tasks, 80% of seminar attendance, Mock Conference project with individual presentations and active part in subsequent discussions.
- Language of instruction
- English
- 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. - Teacher's information
- https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2023/JAZ04/index.qwarp
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of Sciencespring 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. Věra Hranáčová (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 - B2 level 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 65 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% attendance in the seminars.
- 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 taught: every week.
JAZ04 English for Geographers IV
Faculty of ScienceSpring 2011 - only for the accreditation
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Věra Hranáčová (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 - B2 level 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 65 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- Course objectives
- After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic texts/lectures on Earth science
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
summarize a scientific/earth science text
interpret the information from the text/lecture
use terminology of the course topics
define the terms of the course topics
classify features
describe tables and graphs
explain causes and effects
compare and contrast using the proper linking vocabulary
present a scientific topic using advanced presentation techniques
use arguments (support/opose)
discuss one´s plans for future studies and trips
apply acquired skills in academic English to new topics - Syllabus
- Texts according to current importance and interest
- Academic vocabulary in use
- Advanced grammar in scientific texts
- Giving effective academic presentations
- Writing an abstract of a thesis
- Moravian Karst
- Famous caves
- Atacama
- Islamic culture
- Green revolution
- Argumentation - vocabulary
- Studies and research
- Letter of complaint
- CV and a cover letter
- Literature
- An introduction to human geography : the cultural landscape. Edited by James M. Rubenstein. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, 2005, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0131429434. info
- The dictionary of human geography. Edited by R. J. Johnston. 4th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2000, xvii, 958. ISBN 0631205616. info
- MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
- Collins cobuild English grammar. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1990, xxiii, 486. ISBN 0-00-370257-X. info
- PETERS, Sarah and Tomáš GRÁF. Nová cvičebnice anglické gramatiky : 8500 příkladů s řešením na protější straně. 1. vyd. Praha: Polyglot, 1998, 437 s. ISBN 8086195007. info
- Effective presentation, J. Comfort, OUP 1995
- STRAHLER, Alan H. and Arthur Newell STRAHLER. Introducing physical geography. 4th ed. Hoboken, N.J.: J. Wiley, 2006, xxv, 728. ISBN 047167950X. info
- Teaching methods
- foreign language course: text analysis; reading/listening comprehension exercises; grammar exercises; field and academic vocabulary exercises; presentations using basic presentation technique and discussion; terminology, useful vocabulary and definitions support - blended learning (interactive materials, drill in IS MU)
- Assessment methods
- presentation, abstract, 80% attendance in the seminars.
- 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 taught: every week.
- Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2025, recent)