Examination in the English Language

The exam in specialized English is held during the examination period of the winter and summer semesters. The examination committee consists of two teachers from the Language Centre and the supervisor.

The PhD student is required to study professional literature in English in a minimum scope of 200 pages.

Before the exam, the student must send their examiner, in advance (at least one week prior), the information necessary for issuing a certificate of successful completion of the exam:

1. full name, including academic title,

2. workplace address,

3. specialization in which the PhD studies are conducted,

4. full name of the supervisor, including academic titles,

5. month and year of enrolment in doctoral studies (e.g., September 2019),

6. two professional articles and a presentation.

 

COURSE OF THE EXAM:

Introductory part: professional introduction of the PhD student.

Linguistic part: contextual understanding of a text, verification of comprehension of basic terminology, use of specialized English in the workplace, communication with a patient.

Presentation: the PhD student prepares a presentation on a professional topic (electronic form, PowerPoint), focusing on the project of their dissertation.

Discussion