Course: Master´s English Examination - TOEIC

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Course title Master´s English Examination - TOEIC
Course code OJZ/935
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in winter and summer semester.
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 8
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pavlínová Klára, Mgr.
  • Kovářová Zuzana, Mgr.
Course content
Content of practicals: 1. TOEIC Listening and Reading. The Listening section The Listening section assesses how well test takers understand spoken English. In this section, test takers listen to short passages in English and answer a variety of questions. It consists of four parts and 100 test questions, and lasts 45 minutes: " Part 1: Photographs " Part 2: Question-Response " Part 3: Conversations " Part 4: Short talks The Reading Comprehension The Reading Comprehension section measures how well test takers understand written English. In this section, test takers read materials and answer questions at their own pace. Passages use real-world workplace conversations. The test consists of three parts and 100 test questions, and it lasts 75 minutes: " Part 5: Incomplete Sentences " Part 6: Text Comprehension " Part 7: Reading Comprehension 2. Essay part This part of the exam tests the student's ability to argue logically in the written form in English. The students write the essay on a computer using the Microsoft Word editor and have the on-line version of the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at their disposal. 3. Oral part In the oral part students show their ability, in English, to express their opinion, argue a certain position, and take part in a discussion. The exam comprises of two parts an independent monologue (3 minutes) and a discussion with an examiner. More information: https://www.prf.jcu.cz/en/faculty/departments/language-department/examinations/description-of-examinations

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Preparation for exam - 240 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Testing language competencies and communication skills of students on level C1 according to CEFR with a focus on English for the workplace. The exam is intended for students who plan to engage in practice after graduation.
Students will demonstrate their ability to communicate in English in a work environment, the exam tests their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, essay writing and speaking - debate.
Prerequisites
CEFR B2 - C1

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Written test, essay, oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • Grant Trew: Tactics for TOEIC? Listening and Reading Test, Oxford University Press, 2007..


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