Students can attend either four semesters (intermediate level codes NJAZ068 and NJAZ069) or two semesters (advanced students – code NJAZ092) of preparation prior to taking their examination (see the schedule of English for PGS). All courses are given once a week for 90 minutes.
Advanced students can also attend a special one semester course of Academic English focusing on presentation skills, and academic writing – code NJAZ093. This course is given only during the summer semester.
| Winter | Summer | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NJAZ068 | English for PhD I. | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| NJAZ069 | English for PhD II. | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| NJAZ092 | English for PhD | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| NJAZ093 | Academic English | 0/0 | 0/2 |
The English language examination (code DZK001) is compulsory; students must pass the English examination in order to be admitted to the defence of a doctoral thesis.
Students can sit for the examination (given during the examination periods) any time during their studies.
Textbooks for the general English course are New Success at First Certificate / Student's Book, Work Book (R. O'Neill and col., Oxford University Press). Other materials will be handed out during the course.