Course: Intermediate English (Journalism) Examination

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Course title Intermediate English (Journalism) Examination
Course code KAL/AZUSZ
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Öbrink Markus Johan, MgA. M.A.
Course content
The examination has two parts: a written test on the grammar covered and an interview. The interview will focus on topics from the study materials we have used. You must write a subject-related text (in English) that you submit to me latest a week before the exam. During the inteview, you must introduce your text and talk about the content. Closer information about the exam can be found in Moodle (you have to read this information!).

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The examination will test the students' knowledge and skills acquired in the courses AZUS1 through AZUS4. By attending the four-term course and passing the exam students reach the B2 level as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Passing this exam, you will show that you are able to read, understand and compose subject-related texts as well as able to express him/herself in the field of his/her study. By attending the four-term course and passing the exam you will reach level B2, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Prerequisites
This is meant for the students who want to take an exam at the end of the four-semester Intermediate English course. The exam can be taken on condition that the student has sucessfully passed all semesters of the course AZUS 1-4. You have to register for AZUSZ in STAG at the beginning of the semester along with other courses. By attending the four-term course and passing the exam you will reach level B2, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Dialog, Final Report

You have to have completed AZUS1 - AZUS4 succesfully to take AZUSZ, and register for the course in STAG at the beginning of the semester along with other courses. Emphasis is placed on reading comprehension and interpretation, grammar and vocabulary in accordance with the achieved language level B2. Part of the oral examination is also rechecking the grammar credit test (examination of any wrong answers). The oral examination is finished with a dialogue / monologue on one of the topics discussed during the semesters. You have to register for AZUSZ in STAG at the beginning of the semester along with other courses. Closer information on the exam can be found in Moodle (including mandatory information!).
Recommended literature
  • Murphy, Raymond. (2004). English Grammar in Use. Cambridge.
  • různí autoři. odborné texty čtené na hodinách.


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): Journalism (2015) Category: Journalism, library science and informatics - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -