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Lecturer(s)
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Kučera Ivana, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Strážická Alena, Mgr. PhD.
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Course content
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Framework topics of the course: General versus academic English Structure of academic text Cohesion and coherence Citation and reference apparatus Paraphrasing and plagiarizing Special language usage in producing academic text
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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)
- 13 hours per semester
- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 13 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| demonstrate the knowledge of the English language at B2 level according to CEFR |
| show understanding of the main morphological and syntactic categories of English |
| show understanding of functional styles and their characteristics |
| identify differences between formal and informal English |
| have knowledge of the basic English linguistic literature |
| Skills |
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| demonstrate specialized skills at the B2 level according to CEFR |
| understand English texts dealing with humanities at the popular scientific level |
| summarize the content of English popular scientific text and identify the main idea |
| identify basic morphological and syntactical phenomena in an English text |
| create coherent written texts in general language |
| Competences |
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| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| demonstrate the knowledge of English at B2+ level according to CEFR |
| understand the morphosyntactic characteristics of academic text |
| characterize vocabulary and expressions typical of academic text |
| analyze the phenomena of cohesion and coherence in application to academic texts |
| identify the basic characteristics of the citation apparatus of academic texts |
| Skills |
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| demonstrate specialized knowledge at the B2+ level according to SERR |
| understand more advanced academic texts from the field of the humanities |
| summarize the content of English academic text and identify its main ideas |
| effectively translate expressions characteristic of academic style |
| create cohesive and coherent academic texts |
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| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Seminar |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Individual study |
| Skills |
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| Seminar |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Individual study |
| Skills demonstration |
| Competences |
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| Self-study of literature |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Test |
| Continuous assessment |
| Skills |
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| Test |
| Continuous assessment |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Competences |
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| Self-evaluation |
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Recommended literature
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Alexander, L. G. Essay and Letter Writing. Longman, 1995.
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Dušková, Libuše. Mluvnice současné angličtiny na pozadí češtiny. 4. vyd. Praha : Academia, 2012. ISBN 978-80-200-2211-0.
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Jordan, R. R. Academic Writing Course. Study Skills in English. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, 2004.
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Legg, Miranda. Academic English. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2014.
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Macpherson, Robin. Základy anglické stylistiky. Praha: Academia, 2001.
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Vince, Michael. Advanced Language Practice. London: Macmillan, 2004.
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