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Lecturer(s)
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Tylšarová Helena, Mgr.
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Janebová Markéta, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course provides students with practical English skills to communicate effectively and express themselves with accuracy and fluency. They should improve their skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking, as well as develop a range of vocabulary (idioms, phrasal verbs, collocations) and accuracy in grammar. A wide range of self-study material is available to students. E-learning materials enable students not only to revise but also improve their abilities. Additional materials available at: www.moodle.upol.cz. 1. Unit 5: Culture clashes 2. Unit 6: Fruits of war 3. Unit 7: Lighten up! 4. Unit 8: Gender matters?
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work, Listening
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 29 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course provides students with practical English skills to communicate effectively, express themselves with accuracy and fluency. They should improve their skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking, as well as develop a range of vocabulary and accuracy in grammar. A wide range of self-study material is available to students. E-learning materials enable students not only to revise but also improve their abilities. The speaking and writing form part of the continuous assessment as well as listening skills. This course covers Units 5-8 of the following textbook: Soars, J., Soars, L. and Hancock, P. Headway: Advanced: Student's Book with Online Practice (5th edition). 2019. Oxford: OUP. Additional materials available at: www.moodle.upol.cz.
The aim of this course is to develop and practice all language skills i.e. Reading, Listening, Speaking, Use of English and Writing, and effectively prepare students for the C1-level exam. Students gain an in-depth knowledge of English. Students master an advanced level of English with confidence.
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Prerequisites
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B2 English level as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Essay, Student performance, Analysis of linguistic, Written exam
80% attendance at lessons (2 missed classes allowed), active participation, completion of all classroom tasks and assignments, continuous assessment of speaking and listening. Passing the final test consisting of writing, reading, grammar and vocabulary of the four units covered (pass mark approx. 70%).
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Recommended literature
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(2008). Certificate in Advanced English: Examination Papers. Cabridge: Cambridge UP.
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Carter, Ronald and Michael McCarthy. (2006). Cambridge Grammar of English. Cambridge: Cambridge UP.
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Hewings, Martin. (2015). Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP.
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Murphy, Raymond. (2012). English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP.
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Poole, Richard, et al. (2009). Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English. Oxford: OUP.
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Soars, J., Soars, L. and Hancock, P. (2019). Headway Advanced: Student´s Book with Online Practice (5th edition).. Oxford.
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