Czech for Foreigners-Intermediate 2
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Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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702SCB12 | exam | 2 | 2 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 29 to 39 hours of self-study | English, Czech | summer |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Department
Předmět zajišťuje Language Centre
Contents
The grammar and conversation topics below are only for reference and may change according to the group and current topics. The main materials are the coursebooks Česky krok za krokem 2 and Čeština pro cizince - úroveň B1. In case of the advanced group the course can be held also as a B2 level. These coursebooks are supplemented with other materials. Particular emphasis is placed on topics connected to culture and Czech life.
Topics: Everyday conversational phrases, Family and interpersonal relationships, Residence, Travel, Employment, Biography, Holidays and traditions, Health and Lifestyle, Ecology, Communications - mass-media, letters, email, Life values, topics and vocabulary related to university studies
Grammar: practice of complex declinations and tenses, perfective and imperfective verbs, verb prefixes, verbs of motion, reflexive verbs, imperative, numbers, time phrases, more complex prepositions and conjunctions, adjectives and adverbs - creation and grading
Standard vs. non-standard Czech, slang.
Learning outcomes
Ability to communicate in practical situations
Ability to describe experiences, events, aims and formulate opinions.
Study vocabulary.
Prerequisites and other requirements
A requirement for registration is a knowledge of the language corresponding to the lower level course.
Literature
ADAMOVIČOVÁ, Ana. Nebojte se češtiny: konverzace pro středně pokročilé. Praha: Karolinum, 2005. ISBN 978-80-246-1059-7
DAVIES, Bruce, HEJDUKOVÁ, Jana. 401 Czech Verbs, Prague: Bruce Davies, 2006. ISBN 80-239-7260-X
HOLÁ, Lída. Česky krok za krokem 2. Praha, Akropolis, 2009. ISBN 978-80-86903-92-7
KESTŘÁNKOVÁ, Marie. ŠNAIDAUFOVÁ, Gabriela, KOPICOVÁ, Kateřina. Čeština pro cizince -úroveň B1. Brno: Computer Press, 2010. ISBN 978-80-251-3007-0
NEKOVÁŘOVÁ, Alena. Čeština pro život: 15 moderních konverzačních témat. Praha: Akropolis, 2008. ISBN 80-86903-23-0
Selections from the aforementioned material. Precise information will be given by the instructor. Self-study books are appropriate for self-study of grammar primarily. Materials from the internet, newspapers and magazines.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Course requirements:
- class participation (attendance min. 60%, i.e. more than six absences for any reason will result in failing the course),
- completion of assignments,
- final exam
Grading scale:
A = 100-89% (excellent performance exceeding the relevant criteria)
B = 88-80% (above-average performance with a minimum of errors)
C = 79-73% (average performance with an acceptable number of errors)
D = 72-66% (acceptable performance with a greater number of errors)
E = 65-60% (performance representing minimum fulfilment of the criteria)
F = less than 59% (unacceptable performance)
Parallels teacher Eliška Hrdličková
The overall assessment of the course consists of:
20% - work and activity in class
80% - test
the test includes a grammar part, listening, speaking and possibly writing
Note
Exchange students and students in English language programmes are only eligible to register for this course.
Minimum number of students required for the course to open: 6
Further information
Course may be repeated
No schedule has been prepared for this course
The subject is a part of the following study plans
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