Course: Linguistic Analysis of Contemporary English Language 1

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Course title Linguistic Analysis of Contemporary English Language 1
Course code KFL/LRA1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Königová Veronika, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to morphosyntax terminology Nominal phrases Countability and number of nouns The definiteness of nouns Determiners, quantifiers Verbal phrases Classification of verbs Modal verbs Temporal system of the English language Temporal system of the English language (problem areas) Prepositions

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 65 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 25 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
gain the knowledge of specialist terminology in the field of English morphosyntax
define verb categories
describe the temporal system of finite-verb forms in English
adequately use English tenses
formulate the main typological differences between English and Czech language with special reference to temporal system
Skills
apply theoretical knowledge of English temporal system in spoken and written discourse
use specialist linguistic terminology for the fundamental description of grammatical phenomena
demonstrate the knowledge of modals in spoken and written discourse
interpret the significant differences between English and Czech temporal system
justify the use of verb forms and verb tenses in English
Competences
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learning outcomes
Knowledge
identify, explain and apply verb tenses in written and spoken discourse
have the knowledge of English corresponding to independent user B2 according to CEFR
know the morphological and syntactic specifics of English verbs and nouns
demonstrate the knowledge of advanced grammar points relating to the use of perfect tenses
be well-informed about various future forms in English
Skills
apply advanced theoretical knowledge of English temporal system during text analysis
use modals adequately in a wide range of contexts
explain language interference as a source of errors in written and spoken discourse
apply the theoretical knowledge of noun categories (countability, determination) in both types of discourse
justify the choice of relevant grammar means in written and spoken discourse
Competences
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teaching methods
Knowledge
Practicum
Multimedia supported teaching
Self-study of literature
Lecture
Skills
Practicum
Skills demonstration
Multimedia supported teaching
Competences
Self-study of literature
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Self-evaluation
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills
Test
Individual presentation at a seminar
Continuous assessment
Competences
Self-evaluation
Recommended literature
  • Cruse, Alan. Meaning in language : an introduktion to semanticsnd pragmatics. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-19-926306-X.
  • Crystal, David. English as a global language. 2nd ed. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012. ISBN 978-1-107-61180-1.
  • Dušková, Libuše. Mluvnice současné angličtiny na pozadí češtiny. 4. vyd. Praha : Academia, 2012. ISBN 978-80-200-2211-0.
  • Hewings, Martin. Advanced Grammar in Use. 2015.
  • Lipka, Leonhard. English Lexicology.Tubingen: Gunter Narr Verlag, 2002.
  • McCarthy Michael, McCarten Jeanne. Grammar for Business.


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