Lecturer(s)
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Zemková Ludmila, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1-3: Types and functions of English prepositions 4: Morphological and semantic characteristics of the English verb 5-6: Types of verb: auxiliary, linking, modal, inchoative, etc. 7: Modal verbs 8-10: Nonfinite verbal forms: participle, infinitive, gerund 11: Verbal mood 12-13: Verbal tense and sequence of tenses 14: Verbal voice and aspect
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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The course focuses on the classification of words according to their function and meaning, and on the morphological, syntactic and semantic characteristics of verbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. The subject focuses on those aspects of the morphological structure of English parts of speech that are different from Czech and therefore potentially difficult. In addition to theoretical background provided by lectures, the course aims to improve students´ practical skills in the use of verb and prepositional phrases.
A practical knowledge of the morphological system of English, acquisition of practical skills.
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Prerequisites
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Minimum entry level of English: Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate.
KAJ/7M1
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Test
Active participation in the seminar and passing of partial in-term tests. Two retakes for the final test. The subject is completed by a combined exam: - Final written test (minimum pass mark: 70%) - Oral examination that follows only after passing the test All examinations and consultations are held in English.
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Recommended literature
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Dušková, L., Klégr, A., Malá, M., Šaldová, P. (2007). Morfologie současné angličtiny. Sbírka cvičení, příkladů a textů k morfologickému rozboru, Praha: Karolinum.. Praha: Karolinum UK, 2007.
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Dušková, L. Mluvnice současné angličtiny na pozadí češtiny. Praha: Academia. Praha: Karolinum UK, 2006.
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Mark Aronoff, Kirsten Fudeman. What is Morphology?. 2011.
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Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use (5th edition). Cambridge University Press, 2019..
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