Lecturer(s)
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Sampey Daniel Paul, MFA
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Shurma Svitlana, M.A., Ph.D.
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Inselseth Jana, M.A.
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Kopeček Oldřich, Mgr.
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Course content
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The purpose and content of this course is to refine and enhance students' current skill set. To do so, the course will explore certain practical topics while at the same time honing grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills. The course also includes explanations, exercises and using grammar units such as: - an overview of advanced English grammar and vocabulary - pronouns - explanations, practice and free usage of grammar structures - present/past/future tenses - linking devices, adverbs, adverbials - grammatical emphasis - modal verbs including their usage in the past and future. + All students will have a seminar once a week with the subject guarantor Mr. Sampey. + Students will also meet once a week their other teacher of the subject. + The same textbook and workbook as well as the Language Usage Guidelines will be used for both weekly meetings of the seminar. + Each teacher also has her / his own Moodle page with information and links to materials, videos, activities, texts, etc. On this Moodle page each teacher will assign materials and other tasks for students to complete before each seminar. Verification of acquired knowledge and skills: The first attempt at the final written credit test for the subject will take place in the last week of regular classes of the semester. The second attempt will be made at the beginning of the examination period. After the student successfully completes the written credit test, the student may take the final speaking test with a partner from the subject.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Projection (static, dynamic), Practice exercises, Teamwork
- Home preparation for classes
- 40 hours per semester
- Preparation for course credit
- 54 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 56 hours per semester
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prerequisite |
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Knowledge |
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English vocabulary and grammar at the CEFR B2 level |
English vocabulary and grammar at the CEFR B2 level |
Skills |
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minimum English language level of CEFL B2 in speaking, reading, listening and writing |
minimum English language level of CEFL B2 in speaking, reading, listening and writing |
learning outcomes |
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Knowledge |
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identify basic English terminology related to grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation |
identify basic English terminology related to grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation |
develop vocabulary used in the textbook and in the seminars |
develop vocabulary used in the textbook and in the seminars |
explain the correct usage of grammar covered in the seminars |
explain the correct usage of grammar covered in the seminars |
explain the differences among modes of English at various levels of formality |
explain the differences among modes of English at various levels of formality |
Skills |
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develop communication skills in English at CEFR C1 level in spoken and written mode |
develop communication skills in English at CEFR C1 level in spoken and written mode |
develop the correct use of basic English terminology related to grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in practice |
develop the correct use of basic English terminology related to grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in practice |
develop skills in initiating and continuing conversations in the topics covered in the textbook and in the seminars |
develop skills in initiating and continuing conversations in the topics covered in the textbook and in the seminars |
develop the correct usage of the grammatical structures and vocabulary covered in textbook units and in the seminars |
develop the correct usage of the grammatical structures and vocabulary covered in textbook units and in the seminars |
develop the correct pronunciation of general vocabulary appropriate for the level of study as well as pronunciation of the new vocabulary covered in the textbook and in the seminars |
develop the correct pronunciation of general vocabulary appropriate for the level of study as well as pronunciation of the new vocabulary covered in the textbook and in the seminars |
develop the ability to express one's own ideas and opinions coherently in English |
develop the ability to express one's own ideas and opinions coherently in English |
teaching methods |
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Knowledge |
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Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book) |
Projection (static, dynamic) |
Projection (static, dynamic) |
Teamwork |
Teamwork |
Practice exercises |
Practice exercises |
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
Experience (self-experience) |
Experience (self-experience) |
Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests) |
Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests) |
Skills |
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Experience (self-experience) |
Experience (self-experience) |
Teamwork |
Teamwork |
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
Practice exercises |
Practice exercises |
Students working in pairs |
Students working in pairs |
assessment methods |
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Knowledge |
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Systematic observation of the student |
Didactic test |
Grade (Using a grade system) |
Grade (Using a grade system) |
Didactic test |
Systematic observation of the student |
Analysis of the student's language performance |
Analysis of the student's language performance |
Oral examination |
Oral examination |
Written examination |
Written examination |
Recommended literature
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C. Latham-Koenig et al. English File Advanced Student's Book 4th edition. Oxford, UK, 2020. ISBN 978 0 19 403836 2.
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C. Latham-Koenig et al. English File Advanced Workbook 4th edition. Oxford, UK, 2020. ISBN 978 0 19 403853 9.
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Hewings, Martin. Advanced Grammar in Use. Oxford University Press, 2009. ISBN 978-0521532914.
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