Course detail
Practical English 5
FEKT-BPC-PA5Acad. year: 2021/2022
The course is aimed at the development of academic language competences on the proficiency level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It focuses on the language for professional and academic purposes, analysis of technical texts, listening and reproduction, writing and formal written communication.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
- Write academic texts with the correct structure
- Participate in formal written professional and business communication
- Read long texts on native speaker level
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The subject also includes individual work on assignments.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
The written test based on written assignments (min. 24, max. 40 points).
Written exam (min. 30, max. 60 points).
Active participation in seminars and a minimum of 75% attendance are required according to the regulations issued by the Head of the Department of Languages and presented on the Department website http://www.ujaz.feec.vutbr.cz/ and fulfilment of given assignments during the semester.
Course curriculum
2. - 3. Formal language, academic language and style
4. - 6. Academic text and its structure (abstract, introduction, description of research methods, paraphrasing, quoting and referencing, summary and conclusion)
7.- 10. Formal written communication
11. - 12. Technical and scientific texts, listening (also included in other lessons during the semester)
13. Revision
Work placements
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
Hewings, M (2012) Cambridge Academic English. An integrated skills course for EAP. C1 Advanced. CUP
Paterson, K (2013) Oxford Grammar for EAP. English grammar and practice for Academic Purposes. OUP
Elearning
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Elearning