English for chemistry IV
3600-4LEN-CHMIA-030E
The program is aimed at developing four language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking and covers:
-improvement of language skills with the use of specialist terminology that enable communication in an academic or professional environment, particularly holding debates on specialist topics, with a broad variety of interlocutors,
-work with various types of texts that allow mastering vocabulary related with the area of study,
-work with podcasts, recordings, videos that allow familiarizing with spoken English in a variety of contexts and situations on topics related with the area of study,
-application of appropriate language structures in a variety of written assignments as well as speeches with the use of specialist terminology.
The course ends with a final exam at the B2+ level (CEFR) verifying students' skills in specialist terminology and academic style.
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Term 2022/23L:
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Term 2023/24L:
The program is aimed at developing four language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking and covers:
-improvement of language skills with the use of specialist terminology that enable communication in an academic or professional environment, particularly holding debates on specialist topics, with a broad variety of interlocutors,
-work with various types of texts that allow mastering vocabulary related with the area of study,
-work with podcasts, recordings, videos that allow familiarizing with spoken English in a variety of contexts and situations on topics related with the area of study,
-application of appropriate language structures in a variety of written assignments as well as speeches with the use of specialist terminology. |
Term 2024/25L:
The program is aimed at developing four language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking and covers:
-improvement of language skills with the use of specialist terminology that enable communication in an academic or professional environment, particularly holding debates on specialist topics, with a broad variety of interlocutors,
-work with various types of texts that allow mastering vocabulary related with the area of study,
-work with podcasts, recordings, videos that allow familiarizing with spoken English in a variety of contexts and situations on topics related with the area of study,
-application of appropriate language structures in a variety of written assignments as well as speeches with the use of specialist terminology. |
Total student workload
Participation in classes - 30h
Consultations with teacher - 15h
Individual work - 30h
Altogether: 75h (3 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
not applicable
Learning outcomes - skills
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
Learning outcomes - social competencies
not applicable
Teaching methods
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.
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
- display
Expository teaching methods
- discussion
Exploratory teaching methods
- brainstorming
- classic problem-solving
- case study
- project work
Type of course
compulsory course
Prerequisites
Continuation from the 1st cycle
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Classroom performance
2. Tests
3. Short presentations
4. Participation in oral tasks, e.g. problem solving/ brainstorming/ teamwork+ reports/ debating
5. Final witten (and possibly oral) exam
Practical placement
Bibliography
1. Tamzen A., Cambridge English for Scientists, Cambridge University Press, 2015
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.
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Term 2022/23L:
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Term 2023/24L:
1. Tamzen A., Cambridge English for Scientists, Cambridge University Press, 2015
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. 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.
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Term 2024/25L:
1. Tamzen A., Cambridge English for Scientists, Cambridge University Press, 2015
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. 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.
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Additional information
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