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Lecturer(s)
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Jelínková Jaroslava, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Professional issues and global topics. 1. The field of study, professional career 2. University structure, faculties 3. Structure of an academic year 4. Characterization of a study programme (study, training) 5. Formal text - anotation, abstract, summary 6. Educational system in the Czech republic and countries of a given foreign language 7. Social issues - the unemployment 8. Social issues - social security and health care 9. Social issues - crime 10. Social issues - addictions 11. Social issues - the environment 12. Social issues - discrimination, stereotypes
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified
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- 30 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to develop language skills and means (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling) in the context of general topics which are connected with students´ professional orientation. Students are able to use the language in common social situations.
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Prerequisites
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language level B1 CEFR
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Active course participation 70% attendance, Pass a credit (core) test (or three sub-tests)
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Recommended literature
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Kaiserová, Stanislava. Social Issues Handout for English Language Learners. Ústí nad Labem, 2010. ISBN 9788074143939.
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Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press,. 2006. ISBN 0-521-53289-2.
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REDMAN, S. English Vocabulary in Use: pre- intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge University Press, 2007. ISBN 0521614651.
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