Course: Language in Use IV - CEFR C1

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Course title Language in Use IV - CEFR C1
Course code KAA/JCA4
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 10
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
Lecturer(s)
  • Lawrence Rochelle Simone, MSc
  • Vít Marek, Mgr.
  • Hambálek Lukáš, Mgr.
Course content
Selected units from Objective CAE and supplementary materials.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to raise the students' language skills to mastery, in regard to fluency as well as accuracy both in oral and written form. There is an emphasis on the development of speaking skills, usage of various means of language, and appropriate application within given situations.
Students will work on eliminating insufficiencies in fluency, accuracy, and appropriateness of expression and register. Though the underlying base of this course is formed by the Received Standard, students are also introduced to other varieties of the English language. This subjects aims to further develop students advanced-level English language skills and develop broader competencies in all forms of English communication, both from a formal and informal perspective.
Prerequisites
unspecified
KAA/JCA1 and KAA/JCA2 and KAA/JCA3

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Credit requirements: 1.Completion of classroom oral presentations. 2.Completion of an essay writing task. 3.Completion of an end-of-semester exam. Both syllabus and credit requirements are subject to change in particular circumstances. Standard university policy will be followed regarding absences. All texts required for classroom interaction will be supplied in class.
Recommended literature
  • O'Dell, F. Broadhead, A. Objective CAE updated. Ed. Workbook. Cambridge, 2008.
  • O'Dell,F. Broadhead, A. Objective CAE updated. Ed. Students's book. Cambridge, 2008.
  • Swan, M. Practical English Usage. Oxfrod, 2005.


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: Summer
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: Summer