Course: Advanced English Language 2

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Course title Advanced English Language 2
Course code KAA/AEL2
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Čakányová Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Tylšarová Helena, Mgr.
Course content
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

Learning activities and teaching methods
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
Learning outcomes
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.
Prerequisites
English at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Assessment methods and criteria
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.
Recommended literature
  • (2008). Certificate in Advanced English: Examination Papers. Cabridge: Cambridge UP.
  • Carter, Ronald and Michael McCarthy. (2006). Cambridge Grammar of English. Cambridge: Cambridge UP.
  • Hewings, Martin. (2015). Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP.
  • Murphy, Raymond. (2012). English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP.
  • Poole, Richard, et al. (2009). Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English. Oxford: OUP.
  • Soars, J., Soars, L. and Hancock, P. Headway Advanced: Student´s Book with Online Practice (5th edition). Oxford. 2019.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2025) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2025) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2025) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -