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Course: Academic English for Doctoral Studies

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Course title Academic English for Doctoral Studies
Course code KAL/93AE
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
Course content
During the course students will practise oral presentations of their doctoral projects and of chosen English subject-related texts, writing academic texts in English (with a focus on references to the presented English subject-related texts), discussing and debating, and basic grammar necessary for these tasks. They will be able to write texts independently, absorb more advanced texts written in English, and use the English language in their further studies. The course is divided into six workshops. Between these students are expected to complete home work and other tasks assigned to them by the teacher. The schedule is: Winter semester: 21.9, 12.10, 26.10, 9.11, 23.11, 7.12 Summer semester: 15.2, 1.3, 15.3, 29.3, 12.4, 3.5 The schedule may be changed.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
Note: this course is only for PhD students! In today's globalized world, foreign languages are becoming more and more important. A modern researcher needs to be able to both absorb and produce material in English. This is a one semester-course for doctoral students who are preparing to take the doctoral exam in English. The course aims at guiding the participants in the context of Academic English (what is it, how should I write/speak, what are the rules etc.). The aim is to teach the participants the basics of Academic English and help them write and present academic material. Please notice that this course takes a wide perspective on Academic English, including both writing and presentation skills. Those who want to focus specifically on writing are recommended KAL/93AWR.
To practise language skills connected with Academic English: grammar, speaking, reading, writing, listening. Students who succesfully pass the course will have practiced their English skills and improved their ability to use English in their work and studies.
Prerequisites
Min. level of English B2. Before choosing the course, you can do the placement test (user ID and password are identical with Portal UP):https://moodle.ff.upol.cz/course/view.php?id=287

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of linguistic, Didactic Test, Systematic Observation of Student

Requirements for end of course credits - Fulfillment of all mandatory tasks within the given time period - Absence max 1x90 min. - Active participation - Reading the required literature
Recommended literature
  • George Orwell. Politics and the English language.
  • Ilona Leki. Academic Writing.
  • Markus Öbrink. (2018). Speak Up! A short manual for students (and everyone else) in how to present stuff in front of an audience.. Olomouc.
  • McCarthy, M., & O'Dell, F. (2008). Academic vocabulary in use: 50 units of academic vocabulary reference and practice : self-study and classroom use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Murphy, R. (2012). English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.


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Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 01.05.2025 23:59. Data created for academic year 2024/2025