Course objectives:
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The aim of this course is to develop essential skills and academic language for learners who are preparing to study in English at university level. The course is based on authentic content from university textbooks and videos of lecture extracts. Students entering the course should have at least level B1++ in English according to CEFR. After completing the course students should reach level B2 according to CEFR.
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Requirements on student
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To obtain credit, students must complete all individually assessed parts. In each part, students must achieve a minimum of 75%. Students must also actively participate in at least 70% of the classes.
Students who, due to combined studies, internships, individual study plans, etc., cannot regularly attend classes, are obliged to contact their teacher (in person or by email) during the first three weeks of the semester. Students who, due to serious reasons, cannot meet the deadlines for assigned tasks, are obliged to contact their teacher (in person or by email) during the first three weeks of the semester. Students who, due to serious reasons, cannot submit the assignment on time, inform the teacher IN ADVANCE. Students are obliged to fulfill and submit assignments according to the teacher's instructions, but always by the end of the semester's teaching.
Requirements:
active participation in seminars
ongoing completion of assigned tasks
presentation 75%
attendance 70%
final test 75%
written assignment 75%
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Content
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Culture - Academic focus: Comparison a contrast
Interpretation - Academic focus: Facts and opinion
Persuasion - Academic focus: Developing an argument
Connection - Academic focus: Cause and effect
Technology - Academic focus: Evaluation
Independence - Academic focus: Independent learning
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Guarantors:
Mgr. Markéta Schwarzová Kopačková (100%),
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Tutorial lecturer:
Mgr. Eva Adamcová (100%),
Bc. Tereza Adamcová (100%),
Mgr. Hanna Baradzina (100%),
Mgr. Svatava Heinlová, Ph.D. (100%),
Mgr. Lucie Misařová (100%),
Nataliia Postoiuk, PhD (100%),
Christopher Charles Purcell (100%),
Mgr. Markéta Schwarzová Kopačková (100%),
Peter Joel Watson (100%),
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Literature
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Basic:
Martin HEWINGS. Cambridge academic English: an integrated skills course for EAP : upper intermediate : student's book. Cambridge. 2012.
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Recommended:
Ken Paterson and Roberta Wedge. Oxford Grammar for EAP. Oxford, 2013. ISBN 9780194329996.
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On-line library catalogues
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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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Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
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15
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Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
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30
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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20
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Total
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117
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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: |
use grammatical structures and vocabulary appropriately in situations of everyday life |
demonstrate knowledge of caree-related vocabulary |
demonstrate knowledge of correct pronunciation and intonation |
choose the appropriate vocabulary for communication in formal and informal situations |
select terms and phrases corresponding to the given type of written text |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
use a dictionary effectively |
in spoken and written communication select the appropriate language structures and means to fit the given content and recepient |
estimate the meaning of an unknown term from its prefix and context |
write an introducton and conclusion of an article |
describe a work process |
write a 1,000-1,500-word article on a career-related topic |
prepare and comment on a poster presentation |
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 the general and professional meaning of words |
use prefixes effectively |
distinguish the degree of formality |
replace expressions with their appropriate synonyms |
use cohesive means consciously |
be familiar with phrasal verbs and set expressions |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
write an essay |
cite and refer to sources correctly |
participate in a discussion |
argue, give reasons |
identify the main causes and consider their consequences |
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 |
Continuous assessment |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Seminar work |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Seminar work |
Individual presentation at a seminar |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
Written exam |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Practicum |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Skills demonstration |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Practicum |
Exercises
Teaching supported by the media
Skills demonstration |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Lecture |
Cvičení
Výuka podporovaná médii
Demonstrace dovedností |
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