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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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More detailed information and requirements will be specified and emphasised via the course syllabus at the beginning of the Michaelmas term and at the first class of the term. Keep in mind, however, that there may be some changes in the schedule due to the course's dedication to the actual world events.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
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Learning outcomes
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Political Science English is a two-term optional (B) language course compounded of selected topics connecting the main mandatory (A) courses for DPES freshers, namely Introduction to Politics, Introduction to the EU, and Introduction to IR. Other deepening issues are, however, stressed to broaden horizons regardless the students' level of English. The course encourages students to become familiar with and capable of engaging with manifold cruces in the field of politics. Since this is a sphere of swift change, so it is indispensable to keep abreast of current issues. Students are advised to read The Economist together with The Financial Times regularly, and other press is upon students' preference and liking.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam
The students are obliged to attend both the lectures and seminars which shall always overlap. Moreover, students are supposed to be fully prepared and active during these classes. The maximum of two absences (i.e. x2 90 min) may be tolerated. Nevertheless, due to the structure of DPES courses, it is necessary to possess at least the B2 level of English (CEFR), otherwise students shall also enrol for other language tutorials at the University to obtain the ability to speak and use the language. This course for non-native speakers is designed for freshers of undergraduate studies, graduate, and exchange students too.
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Recommended literature
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Fawn, Rick, Hochman, Jiří. Historical Dictionary of the Czech State. Plymouth: The Scarecrow Press.2010.
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Grigsby, Ellen. Analysing Politics. London: Wadsworth. 2012.
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Harrison, Lisa, Little, Adrian, Lock, Edward. Politics: Key Concept. London: Routledge. 2015.
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Hewings, Martin. (2015). Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP.
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Heywood, Andrew. Global Politics. London: Palgrave. 2011.
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Mackenzie, Ian. English for Business Studies. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2010.
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Murphy, Raymond. (2012). English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP.
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Robertson, David. The Routledge Dictionary to Politics. London: Routledge.2004.
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Short, John Rennie. An Introduction to Political Geography. London: Routledge. 2003.
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Štěpánek, Libor, de Haaf, Janice a kol. Academic English. Praha: Grada.2011.
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