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Lecturer(s)
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Pavlínová Klára, Mgr.
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Kovářová Zuzana, Mgr.
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Course content
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The course focuses on introducing core vocabulary used in academic English and provides students with a basic insight into academic language. Students will become familiar with the key differences between general English and academic English. The course addresses essential areas of grammar that play an important role in academic contexts, such as the passive voice and the use of noun phrases. It also covers countability, issues related to singular and plural forms, and common prepositional patterns. Attention is also paid to correct pronunciation. Instruction includes individual work as well as pair and group activities.
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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
- Class attendance
- 28 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 28 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Increasing language competencies and communication skills of students.
The course aims are to extend vocabulary and structures, with a particular focus on academic lexis and structures used in formal/academic context; to raise awareness of the specifics of academic English and to improve oral communication skills in academic contexts. It is the "first step" towards the final TOEFL exam.
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Prerequisites
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CEFR level B2 - C1
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Interim evaluation
Credit is awarded for Regular attendance (3 allowed absences) Active work in class Completion of ongoing written assignments (1-2/semester) Mastery of individual vocabulary210 academic words in the Quizlet app. Minimum final test grade of 70%
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Recommended literature
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? Ken Paterson with Roberta Wedge:. Oxford grammar for EAP. Oxford, 2013.
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? Libor Stepanek, Janice de Haaf a kol. Akademická angličtina. Praha: Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3577-1.
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? Michael Mc Carthy, Felicity O?Dell. Academic Vocabulary in Use. cambridge, 2008.
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