FF:cjva2p Online English Course II - Course Information

cjva2p Online Course of Academic English for the Humanities

Extent and Intensity

0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

PhDr. Ivana Malovičová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Šárka Roušavá, B.A. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Mgr. Libor Štěpánek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Renata Hajslerová (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavel Reich, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Catherine Niestroj (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ildikó Roller Bresťák (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Renata Hajslerová
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Renata Hajslerová

Prerequisites

!NOWANY( cjva2U Recognition of English , cjva2b English II , cjva2m English II ) && (! CJVA2U Recognition of English ) && (! cjva2b English II ) && (! cjva2m English II )
Předmět cjva2p Online anglický jazyk pro akademické účely II je určen neoborovým studentům angličtiny kombinované formy studia, kteří nedocházejí do výuky v denním semináři. Kurz cjva2p navazuje na předmět cjva1p Online anglický jazyk pro akademické účely I. Jeho absolvování však není podmínkou pro registraci předmětu cjva2p.

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 260 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/260, only registered: 0/260

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

The aim of the course is to achieve the B2 level (based on the Common European Framework of Reference) of English language competence. Students can understand the main ideas of relatively complex text on both concrete and academic/professional topics, including discussions in their field of specialisation; can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party; can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of academic/professional subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Listening: Students can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. They can understand most media news and current affairs programmes. Reading: Students can read academic/professional texts without great difficulty. They can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt a particular stance or viewpoint. Spoken interaction: Students can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. They can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining their views. Written interaction: Students can write both formal and informal letters/emails, applications and cover letters. Spoken production: Students can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of academic/professional subjects related to their field of study and interest. They can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Students can write short academic texts, summaries and resumes. Written production: Students can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their field of study and interest. They can write a short academic text, summary, and resume passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. Grammar accuracy: Students show a relatively high degree of grammatical control. They do not make errors which cause misunderstanding, and can correct most of their mistakes. They can also use some complex sentence forms. Grammar and language fluency: Students can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo; although they can be hesitant as they search for patterns and expressions, there are few noticeably long pauses. Coherence: Students can use a limited number of cohesive devices to link their utterances into clear, coherent discourse, though there may be some short pauses in a long contribution

Syllabus

• 1 Presentation Skills
• 2 The Fine Arts
• 3 Education
• 4 News and Media
• 5 Women in History
• 6 World Music
• 7 Crime and Punishment
• 8 International Relations
• 9 Social Sciences
• 10 Activism

Literature

required literature
• A II Seminar materials

recommended literature
• Effective presentations. Edited by Jeremy Comfort. 1st ed. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001. 80 s. ISBN 0-19-457065-7.
• Giving presentations. Edited by Mark Ellis - Nina O'Driscoll. 6. impr. Harlow : Longman, 1997. 96 s. ISBN 0-582-06441-4.
• Murphy,R. English Grammar in Use, CUP 1995
• Swan, M. Practical English Usage, OUP 1995
• Slabá, D., Strnadová, Z. Obecně odborná angličtina/Professional English, Leda 1995
• Thomson, A.J., Martinet, A.V.A Practical English Grammar, OUP 1986
• BBC broadcasting, Euronews and CNN

Teaching methods

It is an online course, without class participation. This online course is based on readings, vocabulary and grammar drills and a guidance how to give presentations.

Assessment methods

It is an online course, without class participation. The course is completed by an exam which consists of a written test based on the study materials. The oral part of the exam is in the form of an academic presentation on an academic/professional topic.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
General note: požaduje se znalost angličtiny na středně pokročilé úrovni.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: individuální konzultace.

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