English for chemistry IV 3600-4LEN-CHMIA-030E

Participation in classes - 30h Consultations with teacher - 15h Individual work - 30h Altogether: 75h (3 ECTS)

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General chemistry: K_U08 The graduate is able to find information in scientific journals and popular science magazines as well as chemical databases published in both Polish and English. The graduate is able to specify scientific problems in chemistry, to search for solutions, to present the results of their work in the form of written reports both in Polish and in a foreign language as well as an individually prepared project. K_U12 The graduate is able to plan, find in the field literature, predict potential trends, perform and verify the method of synthesis, determination of composition and properties of a new chemical compound. Chemistry of cosmetics K_U05 The graduate is able to find information in scientific journals and popular science magazines as well as chemical databases published in both Polish and English. The graduate is able to specify scientific problems in chemistry, to search for solutions, to present the results of their work in the form of written reports both in Polish and in a foreign language as well as an individually prepared project. K_U08 The graduate is able to plan, find in the field literature, predict potential trends, perform and verify the method of synthesis, determination of composition and properties of a new chemical compound. Medical chemistry: K_U02 The graduate is able to communicate on issues related to medical chemistry while studying and preparing the diploma thesis. The graduate is able to elaborate on research results in Polish and in a foreign language on the B2+ level and has language skills enabling to deliver oral presentations in medical chemistry Forensic chemistry K_U02 - The graduate is able to communicate on issues related to forensic science while studying and preparing the diploma thesis. The graduate is able to elaborate on research results in Polish and in a foreign language on the B2+ level and has language skills enabling to deliver oral presentations in forensic chemistry

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Cognitive-communicative approach involving a broad range of techniques, the use of media, authentic materials, and varied forms of students’ activities with special emphasis put on the academic discourse, including discussion, written text and podcast analysis, data interpretation as well as presenting the effects of both, self-study and teamwork, brainstorming, e-learning.

- display

- discussion

- brainstorming
- classic problem-solving
- case study
- project work

compulsory course

Continuation from the 1st cycle

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2. Philpot S. , Curnick L., Headway Academic Skills: Reading, Writing and Study Skills, Level 3, Oxford University Press, 2011
3. McCarthy M., O’Dell F, Academic Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press 2007
4. Gussendorf Marion, English for Presentations, Wydawnictwo Edu, 2007
5. Bell D., Passport to Academic Presentations, Garnet Publishing House, 2016
6. Moore J., Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice B2-C1, Oxford University Press, 2017
7. English in Chemistry. Technical vocabulary textbook for students and PhD students, Horowska D. Wydawnictwo Politechnika Gdańska, 2023
7. Emmerson P., Email English, Macmillan Education, 2004
8. Jordan R. R., Academic Writing Course. Edinburg: Longman, 1996.
9. Wallwork A. Harding K., International Express Student's Book Upper-Intermediate, OUP, 2007
10. Pohl A., Glendinning E.H. , Oxford English for Careers: Technology 2: Student's Book, OUP, 2008)

Supplementary materials available on the Moodle platform adapted from handbooks, scientific papers (different areas of chemistry) and tailored to the needs and levels of groups; recordings, videos; self-developed materials.

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

• Description of 3600-4LEN-CHMIA-030E in USOSweb