Course: Language Skills - Reading and Writing

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Course title Language Skills - Reading and Writing
Course code KAJ/KBWRQ
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Kořínková Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Zatloukalová Leslie Joy
  • Babická Blanka, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Spoken vs. Written Language. Types of Written Language; Style, Register and Formality; Cohesion in Writing (classwork); Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Application (homework). Punctuation; Connectors in Writing; Writing a Summary(classwork); Producing a Summary (homework).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Methods of Written Work
Learning outcomes
The course deals with various writing styles and genres of written language, both formal and informal, including letters, reviews, summaries, essays, and a curriculum vitae. In addition, students practice their reading comprehension skills. Special attention is paid to learning from mistakes through guided self-correction.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Essay, Analysis of linguistic

As there are only two classes, 100% attendance is expected (except for medical/other serious reasons). Punctual arrival and staying for the whole lesson. Active participation in lessons. Completion of all classwork tasks. Timely completion of all homework tasks set Language correction of all returned work as directed by the teacher If, for any reason, (including illness), you miss a lesson, it is your responsibility to ask your colleagues or your teacher about what was done and any homework that was set and to be fully prepared for the next class.
Recommended literature
  • Greenberg, K. (1992). Effective Writing. New York.
  • Langan, J. (2005). College Writing Skills with Reading. New York.
  • Spears, D. (2005). Developing Critical Reading Skills. New York.


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