Course detail

English for Chemists II

FCH-BCV_A2Acad. year: 2011/2012

Vocabulary for selected branches of chemistry (synonyms, antonyms) - organic chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistrsy, sophisticated devices and their operation, biochemistry, mathematical expressions. Grammar (e.g. gerund, future, articles, if-clauses, present simple in technical texts etc). Speaking (e.g. hobbies, leisure, future plans, eating habits, food...). Development of language skills: writing (e.g. instructions, notes, schemes, graphs and equations based on a text,...) , reading (individual information and summary - instrument operation etc.), listening (related to a topic discussed, particular information, general understanding, main ideas, summary,.......), speaking (exchanging info on nature of substances, hobbies, plans for future, acquiring information, explanation, interpretation of graphs and tables,....). Language work (cloze tests, matching definitions,.....) with the perspective to future completion of examination corresponding to CEFR B1 level.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

General and specific vocabulary, grammar and four skills at A2 level, with the regard to the future preparation for level coresponding to CEFR B1.

Prerequisites

A1 CEFR English

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Based on the faculty and university codes. CALL, CBT and collaborative learning are employed.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Completion of individual tests during the semester, satisfactory performance at seminars, succesfull completion of final credit test.

Course curriculum

Organic wonders in everyday life, personal plans for future; Acid, bases and salts, use of present simple in technical texts, wirting instructions; Laboratory equipment and laboratory safety, gerund, hobbies, likes and dislikes; Biochemistry, zero conditional sentences, eating habits; Analytical laboratory, articles - revision; Mathematical symbols; Physical chemistry, real and unreal conditional sentences, your life. Training of four skills in relation to topics discussed.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to enhance and develop students skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking), grammar and vocabulary and also building a firm base for future preparation for the examination corresponding to CEFR B1 level.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The attendance at seminars is monitored. The part-time students also participte in organized lessons and they can consult the course issues with teachers.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_SCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BKCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_SCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch BKCO_CHTOZP , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_CHTOZP , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch BPCO_CHM , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BKCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_CHM , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_CHMN , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BPCP_CHTP Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_BT , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BKCP_CHTP Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_BT , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
    branch BKCO_PCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BPCP_CHTP Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_CHP , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BPCP_OOB Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_KROO , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BKCP_OOB Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_KROO , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer