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Lecturer(s)
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Frýbl Václav, BA
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Bochníčková Ivana, Mgr. PhD.
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Course content
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Week 1 Introduction, course goals and requirements. Introduction to public speaking. Week 2 How to manage stage fright. Exercises to improve grammar, fluency of expression, and vocabulary. Week 3 Structure of a speech Exercises to improve grammar, fluency of expression, and vocabulary Week 4 The function of connectives in a speech Exercises to improve grammar, fluency of expression, and vocabulary Week 5 Practical considerations for making presentations Exercises to improve grammar, fluency of expression, and vocabulary Week 6 Writing an outline for a speech Exercises to improve grammar, fluency of expression, and vocabulary Week 7 Confirm schedule and topics of students' presentations Exercises to improve grammar, fluency of expression, and vocabulary Week 8 Students' presentations Week 9 Students' presentations Week 10 Students' presentations Week 11 Students' presentations Week 12 Students' presentations Week 13 Course evaluation
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
- 10 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report) (1-10)
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 22 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| to demonstrate a knowledge of English at the B1 level according to CEFR |
| to command a sufficiently wide vocabulary in accordance with the B1 level according to CEFR |
| to adequately use the basic verb tenses in English (present, past, future, present perfect) |
| to be able to use formal and informal English expressions as required |
| to use common English phraseology |
| Skills |
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| to correctly interpret the most important points of current and well-known topics in newspaper articles |
| to discuss feelings, experience and responses |
| to demonstrate understanding of a regular dialogue and to engage in it |
| to substantiate and defend one´s opinions and plans |
| to write a coherent text on a regular topic |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| to understand and speak about topics particularly focused on commercial practice |
| to summarize the content of topic-based videos |
| to understand texts using vocabulary of the level B2 according to CEFR (reading comprehension) |
| to fluently communicate |
| to adequately use discourse markers to maintain contact between communication participants |
| Skills |
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| to communicate fluently and comprehensibly |
| to actively engage in a discussion of topics aimed at commercial practice |
| to demonstrate understanding of radio and TV programmes related to current issues |
| to correctly interpret authentic socio-economic texts containing vocabulary at B1-B2 level according to CEFR |
| to formulate questions and arguments for subsequent discussion |
| Competences |
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| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Seminar |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Discussion |
| Task-based study method |
| Skills |
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| Seminar |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Discussion |
| Competences |
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| Self-study of literature |
| Practicum |
| Task-based study method |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Test |
| Continuous assessment |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Skills |
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| Test |
| Continuous assessment |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Competences |
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| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Continuous assessment |
| Test |
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Recommended literature
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Barett, Grant. Perfect English Grammar: The Indispensable Guide to Excellent Writing and Speaking. Berkeley: Zephyros Press, 2016.
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Hewings, Martin. Advanced Grammar in Use. 2015.
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McCarthy, Michael, O´Dell, Felicity. English Vocabulary in Use. Advanced. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017.
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Powell, Mark. Presenting in English. How to Give Successful Presentations. Andover: Cengage ELT, 2017.
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Roth, Eric H. Compelling Conversations : Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics- An Engaging ESL Textbook for Advanced Students. Los Angeles: Chimayo Press, 2008.
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Vince, Michael. Advanced langugage practice : English grammar and vocabulary : with key. Oxford : Macmillan, 2009. ISBN 978-0-2307-2703-8.
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