Course: English Language 2

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Course title English Language 2
Course code KAA/AJC2
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, 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)
  • Sazanovych Larysa, doc. Ph.D.
  • Rusnok Kristina, Mgr.
  • Tylšarová Helena, Mgr.
  • Ramešová Andrea, Mgr.
  • Sio Joanna Ut-Seong, doc. Ph.D.
  • Dvořáková Šárka, Mgr.
Course content
This course takes students through different skills step-by-step. This course consists of a mixture of productive tasks, language work, useful strategies and suggestions. It develops both theoretical and practical skills. Students will be encouraged to discuss chosen issues and therefore improve their listening and speaking skills. It aims to help students communicate effectively to a group or audience using a rich mix of language, body language, voice projection and audio-visual aids. Listening skills will be practised with a range of listening materials.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 38 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 11 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students will develop their communication skills in presentations, as well as improve their English on B2-C1 level. This course takes students through different skills step-by-step. This course consists of a mixture of productive tasks, language work, useful strategies and suggestions. It develops both theoretical and practical skills. Students will be encouraged to discuss chosen issues and thereby improve their listening and speaking skills.
This course focuses on content, structure and delivery of oral presentations. Students gain training and experience in delivering effective oral presentations. Students improve their presentations skills, develop strategies and techniques, learn to plan and organize effectively.
Prerequisites
B2 level according to the Common European Framework (CEFR)

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of linguistic

80% attendance, active participation in classroom activities [discussions, argumentations, games, listening activities], presentation on an assigned topic [compulsory attendance on the date of presentation].
Recommended literature
  • Comfort, Jeremy. (2001). Effective Presentations. Oxford: OUP.
  • Emden, J. (2004). Presentation Skills for Students. MacMillan.
  • Engleberg, Isa N., and John A. Daly. (2003). Presentations in Everyday Life. Boston: Houghton.
  • Grussendorf, Marion. (2007). English for Presentations. Oxford.
  • MacAndrew, Richard and Ron Martinez. (2003). Instant Discussions. London: Heinle.
  • MacAndrew, Richard and Ron Martinez. (2008). Taboos and Issues. London: Heinle.
  • Weissman, Jerry. (2011). Presentation in Action. Upper Saddler River.


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 (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2015) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2015) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English for Translators and Interpreters (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2024) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2020) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2024) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): English Philology (2024) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -