Course objectives:
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The course develops language competence at B2 level according to the Common European Framework for Languages.
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Requirements on student
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all homework assignments given by the teachers
2 essays
an oral presentation
the minimum passing score on the final test will be 70%
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Content
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Week 1: Introduction to the course: weekly plan, expectations, use of workbook, final test and other matters.
Week 2: Talking about the past. Discussion of essay writing.
Week 3: Discussion of reading skills. Paraphrasing, skimming and scanning practice.
Week 4: Discussion of reading. Describing experiences and feelings. Using intensifiers. Presentation skills.
Week 5: Discussing nature and animals.
Week 6 Discussion of reading. Describing buildings and architecture.
Week 7: Crime and crime reporting.
Week 8: Nonverbal communication.
Week 9: Discussion of reading.
Week 10: Describing people: physical appearance, personality/character.
Week 11: Holidays and leisure time activities.
Week 12: Revision
Week 13: Final test
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Contact hours
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52
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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30
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Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
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40
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Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
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10
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Total
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132
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
master all verb tenses in simple and continuous form with confidence
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use modal verba correctly |
make questions |
make passive voice |
make conditionals |
master time and place prepositions and other prepositional phrases
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use indirect speech |
make comparative and superlative adjective forms |
use common adverbs |
use articles correctly |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
understand the conversation content of native speakers
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understand articles on current topics in newspapers and on the Internet |
engage in a conversation with a native speaker
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speak fluently and clearly on general conversational topics
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describe your experiences, feelings and impressions
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tell a coherent story or plot
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formulate and justify their views and attitudes clearly
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Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
distinguish all common verb tenses with more certainty
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use wider range of collocations |
identify phrasal verbs and idioms |
use more advanced linguistic means to express opinions and arguments
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Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
understand articles on current topics in newspapers and on the Internet, their content and the attitude of the author |
work with longer and more complex texts
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actively participate in discussions
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express and defend their opinion on controversial topics as well
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prepare and deliver a presentation |
moderate the follow-up discussion
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write an essay or report providing information or reasons in support of or against a particular opinion |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Seminar work |
Continuous assessment |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Seminar work |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Written exam |
Continuous assessment |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Written exam |
Seminar work |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Continuous assessment |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Seminar |
Individual study |
Practicum |
Collaborative instruction |
Discussion |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Collaborative instruction |
Discussion |
Practicum |
Individual study |
Seminar |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Practicum |
Discussion |
Collaborative instruction |
Individual study |
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