CJVTER Terminology of European Institutions

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Abigail Mokra, M.A. et M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Abigail Mokra, M.A. et M.A.
Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Dana Plíšková
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Social Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
CJVTER/01: Mon 16:00–17:40 U44, A. Mokra
CJVTER/02: Wed 16:00–17:40 U44, A. Mokra
Prerequisites
B1+ level of English
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/30, only registered: 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with basic terminology related to the European Union, the European integration process, E.U. policies, institutions, political development, and history. Students will learn to engage this newfound vocabulary for use in both written and listening comprehension practice in their other courses of European studies, and in active conversation about their field of study.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should acquire the ability to identify, comprehend, and contextualize basic terminology in relation to the European Union and its institutions.
Syllabus
  • This course will be taught entirely online this semester via the selected platform to be indicated by the instructor. This course will also use an interactive syllabus within the IS for access to all learning materials and homework vaults.

Teaching methods
• reading and textual analysis • class discussions • continuous homework • summary and presentation skills • a written didactic test
Assessment methods
This course is assessed according to portfolio assessment methodology, which is based on a continuous collection of partial outcomes based on the required level of CEFR. The recommended CEFR English language level for this course is B1+.

Specific division of grading:

  • Quizlet vocabulary assignment completion: 6 points
  • Vocabulary journal: 6 points
  • Participation in discussions during class (active participation in discussion fora and in online course meetings): 8 points
  • Short summary and response essay on a selected academic article: 10 points
  • Short summary and response essay on a selected speech/spoken source: 10 points
  • Group facilitation on current events within the EU: 30 points
  • Didactic exit test: 30 points

    • Total: 100 points


    The passing limit is 70/100 points. Each semester the instructor will provide students with a written syllabus for the course which contains individual assignment descriptions and more information.


    Grading Scale:

  • 100-95 A
  • 94-89 B
  • 88-82 C
  • 81-76 D
  • 75-70 E
    • Language of instruction
    English
    Further Comments
    Study Materials
    The course is taught each semester.
    The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
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