Course: Speaking in English

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Course title Speaking in English
Course code KFL/AMPX
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
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
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Kucíková Monika, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Novikov Alexander, B.A.
Course content
Suggested topics of the course: organization of spoken communication techniques of spoken communication academic speaking presentation skills

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 27 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15) - 15 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
use English at B2 level according to CEFR
identify the main morphological, lexical and syntactic categories of English
apply specialized English terminology
have knowledge of basic topics relating to their field of study
summarize written and spoken text
Skills
use field-specific English at B2 CEFR level
understand to a spoken language
identify major ideas of ESP spoken texts
recapitulate selected excerpts of lectures
express oneself clearly
Competences
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learning outcomes
Knowledge
speak English at B2+ CEFR level
use English terminology/specialised vocabulary with confidence
identify the main features of informal and formal spoken text
distinguish between effective and ineffective communication in English
identify appropriate text production tools (dictionaries, thesauri, translators)
Skills
demonstrate specialized ESP skills at B2+ level according to CEFR
understand mode advanced ESP spoken material
take an active part in class/public discussions
communicate in a business environment
produce presentations
express ideas and critical opinions
Competences
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teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Multimedia supported teaching
Self-study of literature
Skills
Skills demonstration
Multimedia supported teaching
Textual studies
Discussion
Competences
Self-study of literature
Practicum
Task-based study method
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Continuous assessment
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature
  • Baker, Matthew J., Baker, William H. Writing and Speaking for Business. 4. vyd. BYU Academic Publishing, 2015.
  • Jaffe, Stella. Public Speaking: Concepts and Skills for a Diverse Society. 8. vyd. Wadsworth Publishing, 2015.
  • Lucas, E. Stephen. The Art of Public Speaking (Communication). 12. vyd. McGraw-Hill Education, 2014.
  • Reinhart, Susan N. Giving Academic Presentations. 2. vyd. University of Michigan Press ELT, 2013.
  • Scott, Ste. Communication: Effective Communication Techniques to Improve Your Public Speaking and Social Skills. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016.
  • Vince, M. Macmillan English Grammar In Context Advanced Pack with Key. Houndmills, 2009.


Study plans that include the course
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