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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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Content and Approach: The course involves work on texts focused on academic vocabulary and style, presentation(s), and writing skills (abstract, formal email or cover letter), selected areas of grammar and vocabulary. Attention is also given to listening practice and conversation. The content is adapted each semester to the needs of individual groups. All material is available on-line in the MOODLE LMS.
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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
- 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.
Preparation for the doctoral examination in English. Development of skills needed in academic and scientific environment (presentation skills, academic grammar and vocabulary, etc.)
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Prerequisites
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Entry requirement/level of the course: OJZ/940 (TOEFL ITP for doctoral students - Master's Final English Examination is recognized), B2 level according to Common European Framework of Reference.
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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 (maximum three absences) Active participation in English in class
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Recommended literature
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M. Vince. Advanced Language Practice. 2009. ISBN 3190228884.
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McCarthy, O'Dell. Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge, 2016. ISBN 9781107591660.
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McCarthy, O'Dell. English Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge, 2014. ISBN 9781107637764.
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