Lecturer(s)
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van Overloop Geert, Mgr.
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Marek Ivan, PhDr.
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Zinoni Laura Adriana, M.A.
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Pavlínová Klára, Mgr.
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Kovářová Zuzana, Mgr.
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Davis Anna, Mgr. M.A.
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Czaban Natalie Jane, M.A.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: Content of practices: This course covers a variety of topics and focuses on reading, vocabulary building (esp. idiomatic expressions found in articles as well as phrasal verbs). Speaking/reporting are an integral part of the course. Task based exercises as well as role playing activities will be a part of almost every lecture. Even though grammar is not a fundamental part of this course specific grammar cases will be explored if need be. Class activities include individual, pair and group work, reading, speaking and listening. All materials used in the course are available online through MOODLE.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration, Activating (simulations, games, drama)
- Preparation for classes
- 28 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 28 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Increasing language competencies and communication skills of students.
Students will read scientific, yet general genre, articles, will participate in oral exercises and tasked based exercises, and will write short paragraphs. Students will expand their general vocabulary with slight emphases on scientific literature.
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Prerequisites
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CEFR level: B1 - B2
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Analysis of student's language skills, Interim evaluation
Credit is awarded for Regular attendance Passing quizzes and tests with a minimum number of points as determined by individual instructors.
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Recommended literature
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Kay, S., Jones, V. Inside Out Intermediate. MacMillan. ISBN 9780333757543.
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