Course: Speaking in English

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Course title Speaking in English
Course code KFL/MPA
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
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.
  • Frýbl Václav, BA
Course content
Suggested topics of the course: organization of spoken communication techniques of spoken communication academic speaking presentation skills

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 22 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15) - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
speak English at B2 level according to CEFR be acquainted with major morphological, lexical and syntactic categories be acquainted with terminology relating to their field of study have knowledge of basic topics relating to their field of study
Skills
use English at B2 CEFR level understand to a spoken language summarise the content of spoken texts identify major ideas of ESP spoken texts recapitulate selected excerpts of lectures express themselves clearly
Competences
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learning outcomes
Knowledge
speak English at B2+ CEFR level understand and use terminology/specialised vocabulary relating to their field of study understand the meaning of spoken texts understand and characterise the English language system
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
N/A
N/A
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
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Continuous assessment
Individual presentation at a seminar
Skills
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Self-evaluation
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.


Study plans that include the course
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