Course: Foreign Language - English

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Course title Foreign Language - English
Course code CJV/CJ10
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Atcheson Hana, Mgr.
  • Šmajdlerová Simona, Mgr.
  • Skořepová Tereza, Mgr.
Course content
The content of the lessons is composed with the use of Open Mind Upper Intermediate textbook, Units 4, 5, 6. Grammar: - Conditional structures - Noun clauses as objects - The passive - Expressions of purpose - Be used to / get used to Lexis: Life satisfaction, expressing mood, marketing, environmental issues, traditions and personal rituals.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Practice exercises
  • Home preparation for classes - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 8 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 8 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 4 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 28 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
In this subject it is expected that student´s receptive and productive language skills are at least at B1+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
In this subject it is expected that student´s receptive and productive language skills are at least at B1+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
learning outcomes
English language knowledge reaching B2 level in: - Conditional structures, wishes and expressing regrets - Noun clauses as objects - The passive voice - Expressions of purpose - Be used to / get used to - English lexis in the topics of life satisfaction, expressing mood, marketing, environmental issues, traditions and personal rituals.
English language knowledge reaching B2 level in: - Conditional structures, wishes and expressing regrets - Noun clauses as objects - The passive voice - Expressions of purpose - Be used to / get used to - English lexis in the topics of life satisfaction, expressing mood, marketing, environmental issues, traditions and personal rituals.
Skills
- Communicate fluently, in personal and working topics with the use of broader vocabulary and with the capacity to deal with new topics at language level B2 according to CEFR 2020 - Understand main concrete and abstract ideas in longer texts - Express themselves promptly without hesitation and longer searching for verbal expressions - Produce clear, well-structured text while showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices
- Communicate fluently, in personal and working topics with the use of broader vocabulary and with the capacity to deal with new topics at language level B2 according to CEFR 2020 - Understand main concrete and abstract ideas in longer texts - Express themselves promptly without hesitation and longer searching for verbal expressions - Produce clear, well-structured text while showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Practice exercises
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Analysis of the student's performance
Preparation of a presentation
Preparation of a presentation
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Oral examination
Analysis of the student's performance
Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • Murphy, Raymond. English Grammar In Use. Cambridge.
  • Osborn, Anna. Open Mind Upper Intermediate Workbook. London, 2015. ISBN 978 0230 458406.
  • Rogers, Mickey et al. Open Mind Upper Intermediate. London, 2015. ISBN 978 0230 458253.
  • Watcyn-Jones, P., Johnston, O. Test Your Vocabulary 4,5. CUP.


Study plans that include the course
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