Course detail

English Language B2 - 2

FP-AJ2BKAcad. year: 2016/2017

The course focuses on the development of all competences at B2 CEFR level. It is based on the materials and requirements of international English language exams. The course continues the course Anglický jazyk B2 - 1 (AJ1BK).

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student uses the English language as an independent user at B2 CEFR level.
He/she is able to list sport disciplines and discuss them in different social contexts
Discusses the problems of tourism and its influence on the particular region
Expresses his/her opinions on media, especially the Internet and other electronic media and their roles in the society
Gives an account of different environmental problems and explains them in different contexts
Describes essential features of the scientific and technological development and its influence on lifestyle
Assesses the relationships between social problems and crime
Applies the knowledge of formal style in written communication
Uses the grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level and the course syllabus

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the English language at level B1 - B2 CEFR level. The student has attended the course English Language B2 - 1 (AJ1BK).

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in Article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Exercises developing communication skills in both oral and written forms.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

A semester test (max. 40 points, min. 24 pts, the test may be repeated only once).
An examination: listening (max. 30 pts, min. 15 pts), reading (max. 30 pts, min. 15pts).

Course curriculum

Sports activities, holidays and tourism.
Formal correspondence.
The Internet and other media.
Reported speech, word formation.
Protection of environment.
Writing emails. Relative clauses.
Development of science and technology.
Expressing wish and regrets. Evaluation and review.
Revision and exercises.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The course is focused on the development of all language competences necessary for fluent and independent use of the general English language at B2 level in professional and social situations.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-KS Master's

    branch MGR-ŘEP-KS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch MGR-PFO-KS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

12 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Guided consultation

14 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer