| Course title | Upper-intermediate Eng. Conversation 4 |
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| Course code | VCJ/AK4 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Exercise |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 1 |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 2 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional, Optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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Lesson - Language focus 1. Introductions and getting familiar: Personality tests and their validity 2. Personal qualities and types of intelligence 3. Flawed scientific endeavours: Eugenics and other influencial theories 4. Nature versus Nurture 5. The world of dreams: Lucid dreaming 6. Health and medicine 7. Hurry sickness: Is technology the primary cause of stress? 8. Life without death: Implications of extending human life span 9. The idea of sport 10. Sport terminology in everyday English 11. Leisure and relaxation 12. Erring is human
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Work with Text (with Book, Textbook) |
| Learning outcomes |
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The objective of VCJ/AK4 is to develop language skills of general English with a particular attention to the spoken word. The course focuses on building vocabulary, re-enforcing grammar, developing listening with understanding and promoting discussion on general topics. It works with common as well as Academic English and focuses on speaking. It is a continuation of VCJ/AK3 but that class is not a prerequisite.
Improvement of conversation skills on the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference. |
| Prerequisites |
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A minimum language level in English of level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages is required. The prerequisite is completion of VCJ/AIII2, VCJ/IA2, VCJ/AK1,2 (or the equivalent English speaking ability).
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Oral exam
Students are required to attend all classes as there is no textbook and all information is presented in class. They must participate in an active way. Prior to each lesson, students are required to study the key vocabulary and any other information on the wiki page http://english4cz.pbworks.com Intensive English 4 folder. They must successfully pass the ungraded exam. Not fulfilling any of the requirements might be the reason for failing the course. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Nanomaterial Chemistry (2021) | Category: Chemistry courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Landscape Protection and Creation (2021) | Category: Ecology and environmental protection | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Ecology and Environmental Protection (2021) | Category: Ecology and environmental protection | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Zoology (2021) | Category: Biology courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Applied Mathematics (2023) | Category: Mathematics courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Physical Chemistry (2021) | Category: Chemistry courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Nanomaterial Chemistry (2021) | Category: Chemistry courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer |