JSP03 Spanish for Science 3

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Čoupková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jitka Žváčková
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 Spanish - B1 level CERF - Spanish for specific purposes
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:
understand authentic specialized texts/lectures
identify the main ideas
formulate the main ideas
interpret the information
present topics using basic presentation techniques
summarize a more complex text
compare and contrast
use arguments in a discussion on a specialized topic (defend one´s opinion, opose, support arguments of a colleague)
create a CV, write a letter of application,
present oneself in a mock interview
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to: better understand an authentic global problem from the angle of their specialization communicate it with other specialists in their team better understand interdisciplinary relationships formulate their key skills and motivation for the work in a research team (CV, letter of application for an internship) think critically use Spanish as a tool of communication, use functional academic language, specific language of the subject communicate their results effectively by making their presentations understandable write an abstract
Syllabus
  • Syllabus: 1.biological, geographical, geological, chemical, mathematical and physical topis according to current importance and interest (necessary vocab)
  • 2.general topics (necessary vocab)
Literature
  • R. M Martín: La gramática da juego, Heinemann 1997, ISBN 0 43530091 1
  • G. Gonzáles Mangas, M Marcos de la Losa: Técnicas de conversación telefónica: Edelsa 1999, ISBN 84-7711-1
  • M.A.Palomino: Técnicas de correo comercial, Edelsa 1997, ISBN 8-7711-176-6
  • C. Moreno a kol.: Actividades lúdicas, SGEL 1999, ISBN 84-7143-772-4
  • J. Carrasco Montero: Reálie španělsky mluvících zemí, Fraus 1997, ISBN 80-85784-54-8
  • N.Sans, L. Miguel: Cómo suena, Difusión 1991, ISBN 84-87099-22-X J.
  • F. Castro: Uso de la gramática espanola (intermedio), Edelsa 1997, ISBN 84-7711-134-0
  • J. Arribas: Preparación DELE, Edelsa 1997, ISBN 84-7711-088-3
  • L. López Ruiz: Historietas y pasatiempos, Edelsa 1998, ISBN 84-85786-97-1
Teaching methods
Course of Spanish for Special Purposes: specialized text analysis, listening comprehension, conversation and discussion in pairs and in groups, applying grammar in new contexts, homework
Assessment methods
Each course is finished by a credit test. The condition for a successful finishing of the course is passing the test (65%) and 85% 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.
Teacher's information
http://www.sci.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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