Course: English Language for Philosophy and Politiclal Science II

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Course title English Language for Philosophy and Politiclal Science II
Course code FJC/BAR5
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
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)
  • Škvára Martin, Mgr.
Course content
1. Presentation of the studied subject, faculty and university, professional career. 2.The structure of the university, faculty, academic year and its parts, system of studies (course, content, credit system, structure of the university, thesis, finals). 3. Description of the given subject, its studies, practice. 4. Work with special text (annotation, resume of a special text). 5. Special topic 1, presentation skills. 6.Special topic 2, reading of special authentic texts. 7. Composition of formal correspondence (CV, work application). 8. Special topic 3, professional discussion. 9. Special topic 4, academic listening. 10. Special topic 5, past tenses. 11. Special topic 6, expressing future. 12. Special topic 7, academic writing. 13. Special topic 8. 14. Final test.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course is designed for academic and professional purposes on pre-intermediate and intermediate level (approximately from A2 to B1 according to the European Reference Framework. There are enhanced skills necessary for professional text reading and ability to communicate in different professional situations. According to the students needs is extended their vocabulary and grammar structures important for their specialisations.
Ability to read special texts in the field of their specialisation, ability to communicate in basic professional situations and ability to present and write in the given specialisation.
Prerequisites
Level B2 according to Common European Language Framework.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Test and exam which includes an introduction of students´ field of study and translation of an academic text related to their discipline, active participation in seminars, presentation.
Recommended literature
  • Kristine Brown & Susan Hood. Academic encounters: reading, study, skills, and writing. Cambridge University Press, 2002.
  • Anderson/Maclean/Lynch. Study Speaking - 2nd Edition. 2004. ISBN 0521533961.
  • Chris Gough. English Vocabulary Organiser (LTP Organiser Series). ISBN 1-899396-36-5.
  • McCarthy/O'Dell. Academic Vocabulary in Use. CUP, 2005. ISBN 9780521689397.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Philosophy (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Human Studies focused Aesthetics (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Political Science (Two-Subject Combination) (A14) Category: Social sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (Two-Subject Combination) (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (Two-Subject Combination) (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter