Lecturer(s)
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Nováková Eva, Mgr. PhD.
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Nádraská Zuzana, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Classification of verbs, verb phrase and its semantics. Morphology of lexical verbs in English and in Czech. The Concept of time and tense, English and Czech tense system. Aspect in English and Czech. Expressing future. Sequence of tenses. Indirect speech in Czech and in English. Indicative, imperative and subjunctive mood. Active and passive voice in English and Czech. Classification of auxiliary verbs. Negation in Czech and in English Modality in Czech and in English. Non-finite verb forms, their properties, function and correspondence to Czech forms. Phrasal, prepositional and phrasal-prepositional verbs.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities
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Learning outcomes
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The main objective of the course is to introduce the grammatical system of the English language, particularly in the area of the English verb, grammatical categories, the system of tenses, non-finite verb forms and modality. The matter is approached from a functional and communicative point of view.
Students will gain the ability to use a full range of grammar structures appropriately in context. Students will also be able to compare Czech and English verbal system. Thus, their competence in presenting this part of the English grammar to pupils will be improved.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
KAA/MFA1
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Written examination, Home assignment evaluation
Attendance at seminars - students are allowed to miss 2 seminars. Credits: Passing 2 of 3 progress tests in seminars during the term. Oral examination (includes MFA1, MFA2). Students need to pass the credit tests prior to taking the oral exam.
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Recommended literature
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Carter, R., R. Hughes, M. McCarthy. Exploring Grammar in Context. CUP, 2000.
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Dušková, L., A. Klégr, M. Malá a P. Šaldová. Morfologie současné angličtiny (sbírka cvičení, příkladů a textů k morfologickému rozboru). Karolinum, 2003.
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Dušková, L. a kol. Mluvnice současné angličtiny na pozadí češtiny. Academia Praha, 1994.
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Harmer, J. Teaching and Learning Grammar. Longman, 1991.
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Hewings, M. Advanced Grammar in Use. CUP, 2000.
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Huddleston, R. and G. K. Pullum. The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language. CUP, 2003.
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Huddleston, R. Introduction to the Grammar of English. CUP, 1984.
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Chalker, S. A Student's English Grammar Workbook. Longman, 2000.
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Kubrychtová, Irena. Selected Chapters from English Grammar. Upce, 2001.
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Quirk, Randolph and Sidney Greenbaum. A Student's Grammar of English. Longman, 1990.
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