Academic English 2 - KJAZ257
Title: Akademická angličtina 2
Guaranteed by: Department of Philosophy and Law (26-KFP)
Faculty: Catholic Theological Faculty
Actual: from 2024
Semester: summer
E-Credits: 4
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, C [HT]
Extent per academic year: 28 [hours]
Capacity: unknown / unlimited (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
Key competences: critical thinking
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Guarantor: Mgr. Bc. Kateřina Šolcová, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): Mgr. Bc. Kateřina Šolcová, Ph.D.
Co-requisite : KJAZ256
Examination dates   SS schedule   Noticeboard   
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download Seminar paper project FORM.docx required to be submitted in Google Classroom Workspace no later than in the assigned term ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
download SS Worksheet 1 - Introduction to Philosophy.docx required to be submitted in Google Classroom Workspace no later than in the assigned term ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
download SS Worksheet 2 - Critical Thinking, Research, Reading and Writing.docx required to be submitted in Google Classroom Workspace no later than in the assigned term ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
download SS Worksheet 3 - The Early History of Philosophy around the World.docx required to be submitted in Google Classroom Workspace no later than in the assigned term ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
download SS Worksheet 4 - The Emergence of Classical Philosophy.docx required to be submitted in Google Classroom Workspace no later than in the assigned term ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
download SS Worksheet 5 EASTER in theology + extras.pdf required to be submitted in Google Classroom no later than in the assigned term ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
download SS Worksheet 6 - Bible and Morality.docx required to be submitted in Google Classroom no later than in the assigned term ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
download SS Worksheet 7 - Logic and Reasoning.docx required to be submitted in Google Classroom no later than in the assigned term ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
download SS Worksheet 8 - Metaphysics.docx required to be submitted in Google Classroom no later than in the assigned term ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
download Steps to an Effective Presentation + phrases (1) (1).pdf self-study material ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
Annotation -
The basic orientation of the seminar is Academic English as a Lingua Franca (ELFA) The seminar focuses on developing
academic competencies in the English language. The expected level of the language is at least B1–B2 according to the European reference framework
(the seminar participant should be able to understand a longer text with the help of a dictionary and
actively participate in the discussions).
80% of the interactive content of the seminar is in English.
As part of the compulsory electives, the student is required to enroll in one of a pair of courses: either Academic
English 1 and 2 or Professional German 1 and 2.
Last update: Makovcová Demartini Lenka, ThLic. Mgr., Ph.D. (19.02.2025)
Aim of the course -

The aim of the course is to develop academic competences in English for the fields of Philosophy.

During and by the end of the summer term, students should be able to read (cover or analyze) academic texts concerning the specific needs, and:
1) orally present their professional topic with all the requisites (structure, context, argumentation, linguistic devices)
2) academic writing:  distinguish between informal and formal style,  use cautious language, and be familiar with language types for academic papers: description, narrative, definitions, exemplification, classification, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, generalization, interpretation, paraphrasing, summarising, quotation and referencing (...) and master various linguistic expressions (for 3 types: and/or/but)
3) know and distinguish  the structure and requirements of an academic paper: produce a draft of a seminar paper
4) discuss the topics to be worked on in the home preparation (i.e. based on the worksheets: philosophy in a socio-historical context and selected theological and ethical topics in a contemporary postmodern context)
5) demonstrate listening comprehension

Last update: Makovcová Demartini Lenka, ThLic. Mgr., Ph.D. (22.03.2024)
Course completion requirements -

1) 100% - 70% compliance with the requirements specified by the instructor.

All well-crafted assignments submitted on time: 35%

Structured presentation: 25%

Final project (seminar thesis project) and successfully passed colloquium: min. 20% - max. 40%. Note: colloquium questions will cover thematic worksheets, academic writing, and presentations (and the seminar paper project).

 

Last update: Makovcová Demartini Lenka, ThLic. Mgr., Ph.D. (19.02.2025)
Literature -

study texts sent to students via e-mail

auxiliary literature

O'DELL, Felicity - MCCARTHY, Michael. Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008

JORDAN, R. R. Academic Writing Course. Study Skills in English. Harlow: Essex, UK, 2006.

DUŠKOVÁ, Libuše et al. The lexicon of contemporary English against the background of Czech. Prague: Academia, 2006. Electronic version: emsa.ff.cuni.cz.

MURPHY, Raymond. English Grammar in Use (New Edition). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004.

STRNADOVÁ, Zora. English Grammar (for the Professional English course). Prague: Leda, 2002.

HAIS, Karel - HODEK, Břetislav. The Great English-Czech Dictionary. Prague: Academia, 1991.

STRETTIOVÁ, Terezie J. English-Czech Theological Dictionary. Prague: Karolinum, 1994.

MIKULICOVÁ, Mlada. English texts for theologians. Prague: Karolinum, 2002.

Czech Republic.

https://library.diplomatic.ac/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/epdf.pub_academic-vocabulary-in-use-with-answers.pdf

https://dl2.languagecentre.ir/Writing/Academic_Writing_Course%20[www.languagecentre.ir].pdf

http://www.uefap.net/

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/2/

http://www.thesaurus.com/

http://www.dictionary.com/

Last update: Makovcová Demartini Lenka, ThLic. Mgr., Ph.D. (31.12.2023)
Teaching methods -

At least 50% of the lessons will use the "flipped classroom" method, i.e. students will prepare independently by working on assigned tasks for class work. The learning outcomes are subject to control according to specified criteria.

Last update: Makovcová Demartini Lenka, ThLic. Mgr., Ph.D. (31.12.2023)
Syllabus

 

Introduction to Academic Writing

  • Overview of academic writing conventions + presentations skills
  • Understanding the writing process
  • Structure and cohesion
  • Academic style
  • Paraphrasing and summarizing
  • Language functions (i.e. connectives (and, or, but/, narrative, description, definitions, exemplification, classification, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, generalization, qualification, caution)
  • Introductions and conclusions
  • Quotations and referencing
  • AI GPT usage and referencing

Suggested thematic headings and presentation topics:

1) 27.2. Introduction to Philosophy

2)   5.3. Critical Reading, Research, Reading and Writing

3) 12.3. The Early History of Philosophy around the World

4) 19.3. The Emergence of Classical Philosophy

5) 26.3. Easter in Theology

6)  9.4. Bible and Morality

7) 16.4. Logic and Reasoning

8) 23.4. Metaphysics

9) 30.4. Ethical Theories


10) 7.5. COLLOQUIM + SEMINARY PAPER PROPOSAL DEADLINE

Assessment:

  • Thematic worksheets 
  • Presentations
  • Structured project of a seminar paper

Grading:

  • Weekly assignments ( (all the worksheets submitted) 35%
  • Structured presentation: 25%
  • Seminar paper project submission and final colloquium: min. 20% – max. 40%. NOTE: Questions for the colloquium will be based on the thematic worksheets + academic English writing + student presentations + student's structured project of a seminar paper 
Last update: Makovcová Demartini Lenka, ThLic. Mgr., Ph.D. (19.02.2025)
Entry requirements -

For students of Acadamic English 2 KJAZ257 in general: knowledge of min. B1 of the European Framework of Reference.
For students in the Google Classroom group B2–C2 KJAZ257 in LS 2024: submitting the appropriate certificate or obtaining permission from the instructor to participate in the group.

Last update: Makovcová Demartini Lenka, ThLic. Mgr., Ph.D. (11.01.2024)