Course detail

English Pre-Intermediate Higher 2 (summer]

FaVU-1APINV-LAcad. year: 2010/2011

The higher pre-intermediate course is intended to those students who either have gone through the first 20 units in New Opportunities Workbook or who are recommended this level by the teacher.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. et MgA. Barbora Lungová

Department

Department of Art History and Theory (KTDU)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

3 - 6 tests per semester, B1 lower exam (written test).

Prerequisites

The students can enrol this course either after having absolved English Pre-Intermediate Lower, or after consulting the teacher who recommends this level to them.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations..

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

In order to successfully finish the course, the student must have an average score from ALL tests minimum 70%, must write the assigned essay plus the possible re-write, and must only two absences per semester.

Course curriculum

New Opportunities Pre-Intermediate units 30 - 48 (selected units)

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students on the pre-intermediate level are introduced for the first time to most tenses, conditionals, etc, they learn general vocabulary which will enable they conversation on various topics. They are taught to understand easy authentic conversation or news. They are also taught to read longer texts written in English simplified to their level of knowledge of the language.

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

Students are allowed two absences per semester. For all other absences, the student must have a note from his or her doctor.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Life Pre-Intermediate, Stephenson Helen et al. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme Bachelor's

    branch AEN , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AIN , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch APK , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AGD , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AGR , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AM2 , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AM3 , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AM1 , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AS2 , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AS1 , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AMU , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch APE , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch AVI , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch ATD , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective
    branch APD , 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. et MgA. Barbora Lungová