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Lecturer(s)
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Hanzlík Jiří, Mgr.
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Strážická Alena, Mgr. PhD.
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Frei Pavel, BA
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Course content
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Weeks 1-5. Practice of language competences within the thematic units. Week 6: Midterm test Week 7-10 Student presentations and projects Week 11-12 Summary, deepening of the subject matter
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 30 hours per semester
- Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
- 12 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| to use English at CEFR level B |
| to identify the grammatical and lexical structure of spoken English text |
| to read with comprehension English-language texts of diverse provenance |
| to distinguish between conversational and formal English |
| to identify the basic differences between English and Czech sentence structure |
| Skills |
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| Form grammatically correct structures appropriate to the communication situation. |
| Choose vocabulary appropriate to the communication situation. |
| Work with dictionaries and translators. |
| Independently elaborate assigned tasks. |
| Reproduce the contents of spoken text. |
| Competences |
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| Use English at level B+ according to CEFR. |
| Adequately use turns of speech. |
| Use a wide range of vocabulary relevant to the communication. |
| Summarize written and spoken text. |
| Reproduce listening material. |
| Skills |
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| communicate fluently and comprehensibly |
| actively engage in a discussion of topics aimed at commercial practice |
| demonstrate understanding of radio and TV programmes related to current issues |
| correctly interpret authentic socio-economic texts containing vocabulary at B1-B2 level according to CEFR |
| formulate questions and arguments for subsequent discussion |
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| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Seminar |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Textual studies |
| Cooperative instruction |
| Students' portfolio |
| Skills |
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| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Skills demonstration |
| Competences |
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| Practicum |
| Self-study of literature |
| Task-based study method |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Oral exam |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Continuous assessment |
| Test |
| Skills |
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| Oral exam |
| Test |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Competences |
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| Test |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Continuous assessment |
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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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Eric Roth & Toni Aberson. Compelling Conversations. Charleston: Chimayo Press, 2008.
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Hewings, Martin. Advanced grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English : with answers. 9th pub. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2002. ISBN 0-521-49868-6.
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Pitts, Larry. 500 grammar based conversation questions. 2017. ISBN 978-1-942116-01-1.
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Powell, Mark. International negotiations. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012. ISBN 978-0-521-14992-1.
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Vince, Michael. Essential language practice : reference and practice for beginning students of American English : with key. 1st pub. Oxford : Macmillan Heinemann, 2000. ISBN 0-333-79985-2.
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