Course: English for Chemists

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Course title English for Chemists
Course code KFC/ACH
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Karasková Eva, Mgr.
  • Berka Karel, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introduction 2. Science and research 3. Scientific style 4. English for specific purposes 5. Language resources 6. Mass and energy 7. Chemical elements 8. Chemical nomenclature 9. Laboratory 10. Chemical methods 11. Presentation skills

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
  • Preparation for the Exam - 90 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to enhance and develop English language skills tailored to the students' areas of interest, i.e. chemistry, and to develop presentation skills. The course is highly practical, offering numerous opportunities for active participation of students.
Acquisition of ESP language for chemistry on the B1-B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference.
Prerequisites
Students must have a minimum language level in English of level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

To successfully complete the course, students are required to: a) actively participate in class (a maximum of 2 absences per semester is permitted); b) complete assigned homework as directed by the lecturer; c) pass a combined exam consisting of a written test and a presentation on an approved chemistry-related topic (10 minutes).
Recommended literature
  • Gastel,B. and Day, R.A. (2022). How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. Santa Barbara.
  • Hodgetts, K.K. (2019). English for Chemistry EAP.
  • Phillips, T. (2011). Technical English. Reading.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Chemistry (2025) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -