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Lecturer(s)
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Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Flajšar Jiří, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Survey of US culture and society.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic)
- Preparation for the Exam
- 34 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 60 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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Surve of US culture and society.
Understanding US culture and society.
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Prerequisites
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Ability to study and discuss in English.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Essay, Student performance, Seminar Work
Attendance, readings, participation, written task, final test. Požadavky pro studenty s individuálním studijním plánem (ISP) a/nebo pro studenty se spec. potřebami: Studenti s ISP odevzdají extra písemný úkol (esej, 4-5 stran, na téma probírané v kurzu, schválené vyučujícím) a zavěsí ji na stránku kurzu v prostředí Moodle. Alternativně, studenti s ISP a/nebo specifickými potřebami plní upravené požadavky k udělení kreditů za kurz (písemné nebo ústní zkoušení) na základě odborných doporučení Centra podpory studentů se specifickými potřebami. Requirements for students with the individual study plan (ISP) and/or students with special needs: Students with ISP will write an extra written work (essays, 4-5 pages, on a course-related topic approved by the instructor) and post it at the course page in Moodle. Alternately, students with ISP and/special needs meet the adapted course requirements (written and/or oral testing) based on the expert recommendations of The Support Centre for Students with Special Needs.
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Recommended literature
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(2005). Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture. Harlow.
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Campbell, N., Kean, A. (2006). American Cultural Studies: An Introduction to American Culture.. New York.
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Crowther, J. (ed.). (1999). Oxford Guide to British and American Culture. Oxford.
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CRYSTAL, D. (2003). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge.
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