Course detail
English C1-2
FSI-0AXAcad. year: 2020/2021
The course offers an extension of the English language skills at C1 level using the communicative approach. It is a follow-up course to 0A9 from winter semester.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
After passing this course students should be able to communicate in English independently at C1 level. The knowledge and skills gained should contribute to more fluent speaking and communication in personal, academic as well as professional environments. The course can also be used as preparation for international English language exams.
Prerequisites
The minimum entry requirement is very good knowledge of B2 grammar and vocabulary (upper-intermediate).
- compulsory prerequisite
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
CLARE, Antonia, J. J. WILSON a Damian WILLIAMS. Speakout: advanced. Students' book. Harlow: Pearson, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4082-6749-3. (EN)
CLARE, Antonia a J. J. WILSON. Speakout: advanced. Workbook with key. Harlow: Pearson, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4082-5956-6. (EN)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Language instruction as an extension of basic professional curriculum.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Students‘ assessment is carried out based on the attendance record, active participation in classroom discussions, results of the final written test and an oral exam.
Language of instruction
English
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The aim of the crouse it to reinforce individual abilities of students to express themselves in English. The previously gained knowledge of grammar and vocabulary will be revised and systematically expanded in real contexts.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Attendance is compulsory and is checked on a regular basis. Students are allowed to miss two seminars. In well-founded cases, extra absences can be made up for after consulting the situation with the teacher.
Type of course unit
Language exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. U6: Trends and predictions. Future forms.
2. U6: Describing cause and effect.
3. U7. Freedom. Idioms for relaxing.
4. U7: Exchanging opinions. Phrases for narrating a story.
5. U8: Time expressions. Memories.
6. U8: Discussing ideas. Phrases for describing decisions.
7. Revision, video lesson.
8. U9: Verb tenses for unreal situations. Adverbials.
9. U9: Phrases for describing a place of interest.
10. U10: Inversion. Comparative structures.
11. U11: Negotiating. Phrases for describing skills, qualifications and experience.
12. Revision, video lesson.
13. Credit.
eLearning
eLearning: currently opened course