Course: Language in Use III - CEFR C1

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Course title Language in Use III - CEFR C1
Course code KAA/JCA3
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Lawrence Rochelle Simone, MSc
  • Vít Marek, Mgr.
  • Hambálek Lukáš, Mgr.
Course content
Selected chapters from OBJECTIVE CAE (units 11-16) and authentic materials. Topics: Magazine and newspaper articles. Short stories. Leaflets. Lectures. Expressing opinions. Reviews.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The course builds on previous practical language courses and focuses on further development of students´ communicative competence in all its aspects - linguistic, pragmatic and strategic. Students will improve their communicative skills and effective use of the language in various contexts by improving their knowledge of grammatical, lexical and stylistic structures. The aim of the course is elimination of insufficiencies in fluency, accuracy, and appropriateness of expression and register, and the increase of ability to pursue effectively the purpose of communication. Within oral and written utterances, students will also employ the knowledge and skills acquired in other classes, such as Writing Skills (PSP), Speaking skills (MLA) etc. The classes are taught by native speaker.
This subjects supports students in the acquisition of advanced level English language skills.
Prerequisites
unspecified
KAA/JCA1
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KAA/JCA2

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Oral performance analysis

Attendance Active participation Final written test and interview.
Recommended literature
  • Authentic materials printed, audio and visual.
  • O'Dell, Felicity; Broadhead, Annie. Objective CAE Updated Ed. Student's Book. null. Cambridge, 2008. ISBN 9780521700566.
  • O'Dell, Felicity; Broadhead, Annie. Objective CAE Updated Ed. Workbook (with answers). null. Cambridge, 2008. ISBN 9780521700603.
  • SWAN, Michael. Practical English Usage (third edition), OUP. 2005. ISBN 0-19-442096-5.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Study plan (Version): English for Education (2013) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Study plan (Version): English for Education (2013) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter