Course: English for part-time studies

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Course title English for part-time studies
Course code CJV/KAJ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Válková Silvie, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vysloužilová Vanda, Mgr.
  • Psutka Markéta, Mgr.
Course content
Introductory lesson (3 x 45 mins): - exam requirements and study materials Tutorials (3 times) - tutorials are not compulsory, if students want to participate, they have to register for a tutorial by email at least one week before the set date

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 50 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim is to pass the final exam which checks if students' language skills are at the B1+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference. The exam consists of the written and oral part. Students can check their language skills in the placement test at their disposal after enrolling in their studies (http://placement-test.ff.upol.cz). Students can register for the course only in the winter semester, however, they can do the examination either in the winter or summer exam period.

Prerequisites
English language skills are at the B1+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam

Both the written and oral part takes place in person, more information in the Moodle for students who registered for the course. Written part: Test: reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. Oral part: The oral part of the exam checks if students' language skills are at the B1+ level. Students are expected to introduce themselves briefly (study, work, professional plans) and also to answer their teacher's questions (related to the self-presentation).
Recommended literature
  • Alden, E.; Sayer, M. (2015). Navigate B1+ Intermediate Workbook. Oxford.
  • Roberts, R.; Buchanan, H.; Pathare, E. (2015). Navigate B1+ Intermediate Coursebook. Oxford.


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