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Academic English 2 - KJAZ257

Title:	Akademická angličtina 2
Guaranteed by:	Department of Ecclesiastical History and Literary History (26-KCD)
Faculty:	Catholic Theological Faculty
Actual:	from 2023
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 / 86 (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
Teaching methods:	full-time

Guarantor:	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.
Teacher(s):	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. Mgr. Bc. Kateřina Šolcová, Ph.D.

Examination dates Noticeboard

Files		Comments	Added by
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Steps to an Effective Presentation + phrases (1) (1).pdf	self-study material	ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D.

Annotation -

Last update: ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. (24.04.2024)

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.

For Academic English 2 KJAZ257, a special parallel group for B2-C2 level students with an explicit focus on both, Professional English and Academic Writing has been created in LS 2024 (registration in Google Classroom is required for this group). Scheduled: Tuesday 14.35–16.10. Teacher: Lenka M. Demartini.
Note: enrolment in this group is conditional upon the submission of the appropriate B2-C2 certificate and/or credit in Academic English 1 KJAZ256 if the instructor allows/approves enrolment of a particular student without a certificate/credit no later than the end of the winter term!!!

STUDENTS OF THIS GROUP MUST ENROLL IN SIS by the deadline set by the faculty!!! (GC is only a working study platform to which enrolment in SIS is hierarchically superior).

Aim of the course -

Last update: ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. (22.03.2024)

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

Literature -

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

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/

Teaching methods -

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

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.

Syllabus

Last update: ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. (24.04.2024)

Syllabus for ACADEMIC WRITING B2–C2 GC group:

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

Entry requirements -

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

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.

Course completion requirements -

Last update: ThLic. Mgr. Lenka Makovcová Demartini, Ph.D. (24.04.2024)

1) 100% - 70% compliance with the requirements specified by the instructor of the two B1–B2 parallel groups for SS 2024.

2) For the B2-C2 group, 100% - 70% compliance with the requirements is mandatory:

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).