Course detail

English for PhD students

FAST-DY01Acad. year: 2022/2023

Students will write an English summary of their research connected with their doctoral thesis and they will present it using PowerPoint or a similar device. A professional discussion will follow.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Veronika Rodriguezová

Department

Institute of Social Sciences (SPV)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Skill in reading technical literature of his/her field of study, in writing and giving a paper.

Skill in carrying on a professional dialogue.

Prerequisites

A command of general English higher than the level of CEFR, the DY02 course completed.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

Students will register for the exam with their tutors of DY02. They will submit a written summary of their research. Doctoral students will arrange the date of the exam with their tutors individually. The exam is oral and consists of a presentation followed by a discussion.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

An expert able to lecture and publish in English.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

odborné texty a studijní materiály připravené Ústavem SPV.

VUT

Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

English for PhD students