S4001 International performance

Přírodovědecká fakulta
podzim 2016
Rozsah
2/0. 2 kr. (plus ukončení). Doporučované ukončení: zk. Jiná možná ukončení: k.
Vyučující
PhDr. Mgr. Libor Štěpánek, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Garance
PhDr. Mgr. Libor Štěpánek, Ph.D.
Národní centrum pro výzkum biomolekul – Přírodovědecká fakulta
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Národní centrum pro výzkum biomolekul – Přírodovědecká fakulta
Rozvrh
Po 7. 11. 9:30–15:30 E35/211, Út 8. 11. 9:30–15:30 E35/145a, Po 28. 11. 9:30–15:30 E35/211, Út 29. 11. 9:30–15:30 E35/145a
Předpoklady
English - B2 CEFR level and above
Omezení zápisu do předmětu
Předmět je otevřen studentům libovolného oboru.
Cíle předmětu
The goal of the course is to familiarize Ph.D. students with different approaches in presentation of his/her scientific outcomes in international environment. It aims to improve scientific writing skills, preparing poster or oral presentations of participant. The importance is given also to working with bibliography, citation rules and electronic sources of scientific information. The students become familiar with converting tedious data of their research into the words and sentences of interesting story, what is essential step for an establishing of international co-operations as well as acquiring funds.
Osnova
  • I. Introduction to the course and communication skills in academic context; II. Academic Speaking Skills: presentations – general introduction / Writing Skills: academic style; III. Academic Speaking Skills: complex structure, introduction, conclusion of conference talks / Writing Skills: paragraphs, their composition, length; IV. Academic Speaking Skills: main body, audio-visual aids of conference talks / Writing Skills: text types, abstracts; V. Academic Speaking Skills: rehearsal, delivery, complex preparation of conference talks / Writing Skills: language functions; VI. Academic Speaking Skills: spoken interaction, academic/panel discussion, chairing a meeting, session, panel discussion / Writing Skills: text coherence and cohesion / electronic sources use for scientific information; VII. Academic Speaking Skills: feedback giving and accepting / Writing Skills: biography; VIII. Academic Integrity: plagiarism, referencing, quoting, paraphrasing, summarising bibliography, citation rules; IX. Poster Preparation and Presentation Skills / Writing Skills: The Story of Research; X. Academic Speaking Skills: audience diversity / Writing Skills: audience diversity; XI. Academic Speaking Skills and Writing Skills: practical training with critical reflection and feedback; XII. Academic Speaking Skills and Writing Skills: practical training with critical reflection and feedback
Literatura
  • ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor, Janice DE HAAFF, Alena HRADILOVÁ a David SCHÜLLER. Academic English – Akademická angličtina: Průvodce anglickým jazykem pro studenty, akademiky a vědce. Praha: Grada, 2011, 224 s. ISBN 978-80-247-3577-1. info
  • LANE, Sarah. Instant academic skills : a resource book of advanced-level academic skills activities. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011, 128 stran. ISBN 9780521121620. info
  • GILLETT, Andy, Angela HAMMOND a Mary MARTALA. Successful academic writing. 1st pub. Harlow: Pearson, 2009, xxvi, 334. ISBN 9780273721710. info
  • HARTLEY, James. Academic writing and publishing : a practical handbook. London: Routledge, 2008, viii, 196. ISBN 9780415453219. info
  • How to prepare, stage, and deliver winning presentations. Edited by Thomas Leech. 3rd ed. New York: American Management Association, 2004, v, 330 p. ISBN 0814472311. info
  • BAILEY, Stephen. Academic writing : a handbook for international students. 3rd ed. New York: Routledge, 2011, xx, 293. ISBN 9780415595803. info
  • SWALES, John a Christine B. FEAK. Academic writing for graduate students : essential tasks and skills. 2nd ed. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2004, ix, 331. ISBN 0472088564. info
  • POWELL, Mark. Presenting in English :how to give successful presentations. Boston: Thomson, 128 s. ISBN 1-899396-30-6. info
  • Lend me your ears ; all you need to know about making speeches and presentations. Edited by J. Maxwell Atkinson. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005, 376 p. ISBN 0195300750. info
  • TRZECIAK, John a S. E. MACKAY. Study skiills for academic writing. New York: Phoenix, 1997, iii, 43 s. ISBN 0-13-303728-2. info
  • JORDAN, R. R. Academic writing course. New ed. London: Collins ELT, 1990, 144 s. ISBN 0-00-370249-9. 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
  • WILLIAMS, Erica J. Presentations in English : find your voice as a presenter. 1st ed. Oxford: Macmillan, 2008, 128 s. ISBN 9780230028760. info
Výukové metody
intensive course consisting of block sessions, lectures, interactive seminars, peer-review and online communication
Metody hodnocení
Successful completion of this course involves a production of an academic text; delivery of an academic presentation; and active participation in class discussions and writing activities.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Další komentáře
Studijní materiály
Předmět je dovoleno ukončit i mimo zkouškové období.
Předmět je vyučován každoročně.
Předmět je zařazen také v obdobích podzim 2014, podzim 2015, podzim 2017, podzim 2018, podzim 2019, podzim 2020, podzim 2021, podzim 2022, podzim 2023, podzim 2024.