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Course: English Terminology for Physics 1

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Course title English Terminology for Physics 1
Course code VCJ/ATF1
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Karasková Eva, Mgr.
Course content
1. English for specific purposes 2. Working with dictionaries 3. Presentations 4. Famous physicists 5. Matter and energy 6. Electromagnetism 7. Telescopes 8. The universe

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The objective of VCJ/ATF1 is to develop essential presentation skills and to build English vocabulary related to physics using selected topics.
Acquisition of specialised terminology on the B1 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. A very good knowledge of grammar is expected since grammar is not taught in the course.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

Students are required to attend the classes although they may be absent twice per semester and they must participate in an active way. They must prepare for the classes as required by their teachers, including completing Extra Practice tasks and learning vocabulary.
Recommended literature
  • Horáková, J. Anglická termonologie a prezentace - fyzika.
  • Letts GCSE. GCSE Physics: Revision Guide.
  • REDMAN, S. English Vocabulary in Use: Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate: New Edition. Cambridge: CUP, 2003.


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Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 30.04.2025 23:58. Data created for academic year 2024/2025