Czech for Cinematographers 1

Display Schedule

Subject guarantor:

Ilona STARÝ KOŘÁNOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Ilona STARÝ KOŘÁNOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

During the four-semester Czech course students should be able to reach A2 level in the active way and B1 level in the passive way according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Mode of study:

seminar

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

no previous knowledge of Czech is required

Course contents:

This is an introductory course tailored to international students of various linguistic and cultural backgrounds studying at CINKK Program, FAMU. No previous knowledge of Czech is required. The course begins with the basics of Czech grammar and vocabulary. Besides that, students learn technical terms and vocabulary of their field, cinematography. Weekly classes consist of grammar and vocabulary discussions, exercises promoting conversation and a review of the previous lesson?s topics. In addition, each week homework assignments are handed out for completion by the next lesson.

Grammar: Phonetic and graphic Rules, Verb Conjugations in the Past, Present and Future Tenses, Indicative and Imperative Mood. Verbs of position and motion, corresponding Adverbs and Prepositions. Nouns and Adjectives, Personal, Demonstrative and Possessive Pronouns: Gender and Case (Nominative, Genitive, Dative, Accusative, Locative, Instrumental Singular Cases), Word Order, the system of Czech Prepositions.

Recommended or required reading:

I.Kořánová: Film Czech. A textbook for students of film and Photography.

O.Štindl: Easy Czech Elementary. Akronym 2008.

I.Kořánová: Česká čítanka. A reader with lexical and grammar exercises. Akropolis 2012.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Class participation, homework:50%

Vocabulary and grammar quizzes: 10%

Final test: 40%

Course web page:

Note:

-

Schedule for winter semester 2016/2017:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue	místnost 233 Učebna 4 (Lažanský palác) STARÝ KOŘÁNOVÁ I. 13:10–14:45 (přednášková par. 1)
Wed
Thu	místnost 230 Sborovna KK (Lažanský palác) STARÝ KOŘÁNOVÁ I. 11:30–13:05 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	13:10–14:45	Ilona STARÝ KOŘÁNOVÁ	Učebna 4 Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1
	Thu	11:30–13:05	Ilona STARÝ KOŘÁNOVÁ	Sborovna KK Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2016/2017:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinematography (qualification subject)