English 8- Drama Actors

Tutor:

Marie ŠRÁMKOVÁ

Synopsis:

The course is designed for Upper-Intermediate students of acting.

Prerequisites:

702SA7 Course or 702DAH7 or adequate knowledge acquired outside AMU

Study Objectives:

Improve language skills and develop the ability to express

themselves on different topics, build up professional vocabulary, improve writing skills

Outline and Syllabus:

Topics: The Arts, Entertainment, Current affairs, Politics, Jobs and professions, Asking for and granting permission, Apologies, Complaints

Grammar: The passive, Prepositional phrases, Relative clauses, Reported speech, Wish-clauses, Phrasal verbs, Articles, Idioms

Writing skills: Job applications, Cover letters

Study materials:

John and Liz Soars: New Headway English Course, Upper-Intermediate ,

S.Morris, A.Stanton: The Nelson First Certificate course, Longman

Hewing, M.: Advanced Grammar in Use

Magazine and newspaper articles

AMU website

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2008/2009:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2008/2009:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Doporučený magisterský herectví ČD (compulsory optional subject)