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Lecturer(s)
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Čakányová Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Tylšarová Helena, Mgr.
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Course content
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Expand students' knowledge of practical English to C1 level. Emphasis is placed on the use of all language skills, grammar, and vocabulary in communication. In terms of vocabulary, the focus will be on English idioms, phrasal verbs, and synonyms. Units 9-12, supplementary material on the website www.moodle.upol.cz 1. Lesson 9: The sound of music 2. Lesson 10: Body and mind 3. Lesson 11: Our high-tech world 4. Lesson 12: Turning points
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- 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 aim of the course is to expand students' knowledge of practical English at the C1 level. Emphasis is placed on the use of all language skills, grammar, and vocabulary in communication. In terms of vocabulary, the focus will be primarily on English idioms, phrasal verbs, and synonyms. During one semester, students will cover the material of 4 units (9-12) from the textbook Soars, J., Soars, L. and Hancock, P. Headway: Advanced: Student's Book with Online Practice (5th edition). 2019. Oxford: OUP. Links and additional exercises are available on the website www.moodle.upol.cz.
The aim of this course is to develop and practice all five 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 and master the advanced level of English with confidence.
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Prerequisites
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English at B2 level according to 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, Didactic Test
80% attendance, active participation in class, completion of assigned tasks, ongoing assessment of oral expression and listening comprehension. At least 70% on a written credit test covering writing, reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary from the four lessons covered.
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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. Headway Advanced: Student´s Book with Online Practice (5th edition). Oxford. 2019.
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