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English I - advanced - N834044

Title:	Angličtina I - pokročilí
Guaranteed by:	Department of Languages (834)
Faculty:	Central University Departments of UCT Prague
Actual:	from 2013 to 2015
Semester:	winter
Points:	winter s.:1
E-Credits:	winter s.:1
Examination process:	winter s.:
Hours per week, examination:	winter s.:0/2, C [HT]
Capacity:	unknown / 28 (unknown)
Min. number of students:	unlimited
State of the course:	taught
Language:	Czech
Teaching methods:	full-time
Teaching methods:	full-time
Level:
Additional information:	http://předmět pro 1.ročník magisterského studia

Guarantor:	Novotná Jana PhDr.

Examination dates Schedule

Annotation -

The subject focuses on improving and expanding language and communication skills in general English, interpretation of text and listening materials, presentation of students' opinions and their ability to reason. Topics include human activities, personality, family, history, language, books and films, time and money. The final level of proficiency is B2+/C1 according to CERF (Common European Reference Framework).

Last update: Holanová Petra (09.01.2017)

Aim of the course -

Students will be able to

understand and interpret authentic texts (newspaper articles, extracts from literature) and listening materials

make arguments in a discussion using all acquired language skills

use proper and precise vocabulary

write an article

write a book/film review

Last update: Holanová Petra (01.09.2016)

Literature -

C. Oxenden C.,Latham-Koeing Ch., English File Advanced,MultiPack A,third edition, Oxford University Press, 2015, 9780194502467

Last update: Dolejšová Ivana (30.08.2016)

Syllabus -

1. Family; Have as auxiliary or main verb

2. Personality; Phrasal verbs

3. Work; Linking expressions; The rythm of spoken English

4. Changing language; Pronouns; Sound-spelling relationships

5. Working with words; Word building; Habitual events and specific incidents in the past

6. Dating and braking up; Phrases with get; Words and phrases of French origin

7. Conflict and warfare; Adverbs and adverbial expressions; Stress in word families

8. Talking about history; Collocations

9. Sounds and the human voice; Speculation and deduction; Consonant clusters

10.Books and films; Inversion for adding emphasis; Writing a review

11.Multitasking; Distancing;Expressions with time; Linking short phrases

12.A material world; Money; Unreal uses of past tenses

13.Stress and relaxation; US and UK accents

14.General revision

Last update: Holanová Petra (01.09.2016)

Learning resources -

Materials prepared and/or recommended by the lecturer.

Last update: Novotná Jana (08.09.2016)

Registration requirements -

Knowledge at B2 level according to CERF ( Common European Reference Framework).

Last update: Kruteková Jana (15.06.2017)

Teaching methods
	Activity	Credits	Hours
	Účast na seminářích	1	28
		1 / 1	28 / 28

Coursework assessment
Form	Significance
Regular attendance	70
Continuous assessment of study performance and course -credit tests	30