English Upper-Intermediate 1
Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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702SAB21 | Z | 1 | 2/T | Czech | winter and summer |
- Subject guarantor:
- Klára BICANOVÁ, Štěpánka PÁROVÁ
- Name of lecturer(s):
- Klára BICANOVÁ, Ludmila BOHUSLAVOVÁ, Karel FOUSTKA, Zdeněk KRÁL, Štěpánka PÁROVÁ, Marie ŠRÁMKOVÁ, Halka VOLKMANOVÁ
- Learning outcomes of the course unit:
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Ability to communicate in complex situations.
Ability to lead discussions on abstract topics.
Study vocabulary.
- Mode of study:
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Reading and text analysis, listening, presentation and practice of grammar and lexical structures. moderated discussions, independent presentations.
- Prerequisites and co-requisites:
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Requirement for registration is a knowledge level corresponding to the lower course level (B11,B12).
- Course contents:
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Development of all language skills:
Speaking: formulating and defending one's opinion, evaluating arguments, proposing solutions, expressing feelings
Writing a CV and coverletter
Understanding standard spoken English, news, films.
Reading and comprehension in the study area, articles from newspapers and magazines
Complex grammar: conditional sentences, modal verbs in the past, indirect speech, verbal phrases, articles.
Word forms, linking phrases, study area terminology
Topics: school, work, interpersonal relationships, society.
- Recommended or required reading:
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BURGESS S., NEWBROOK j., WILSON J. FCE Gold Plus. Exam Maximiser with key and audio CD. Pearson Longman 2009 ISBN 978-1-4058-7679-7
HEWING M.Advanced Grammar in Use.CUP 1999. ISBN 0-521-49868-6
NEWBROOK J., WILSON J., ACKLAM R. FCE Gold Plus. Pearson Longman,2008. ISBN 978-1-4058-7678-0
Only selections are made from some publications. The instructor will give more precise information.
Current events from magazines, newspapers and the internet.
Norris R.:Ready for First, coursebook, 3rd edition, Macmillan 2015, ISBN 9780230440012
Norris R.,Edwards L.: Ready for First, workbook, 3rd edition, 2015, ISBN 9780230440067
Mc Carthy M., O'Dell F.:English Vocabulary in Use, upper-intermediate, Cambridge University Press, 1996, ISBN 9780521423960
Davies P. A., Falla T.:FCE Result, Student's Book, Oxford University Press, 2012, ISBN 9780194800273
Watcyn- Jones P.:Test Your Vocabulary, the Penguin Group, 1998, ISBN 9780140808544
Yule G.: Oxford Practice Grammar with answers, Oxford University Press, 2010, ISBN 9780194309165
- Assessment methods and criteria:
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This course is concluded with credit. Credit conditions are:
class participation
assignment completion
independent presentation
final exam.
- Course web page:
- Note:
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If the student is not able to attend instruction (internship, competition, serious health problems), they are obligated to contact the instructor and obtain the necessary materials and arrange a consultation appointment, otherwise they will not be awarded credit.
- Further information:
- This course is an elective for all AMU students
- Schedule for winter semester 2016/2017:
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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 Wed Thu Fri Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel Tue 08:00–09:30 Zdeněk KRÁL Učebna
Karlova 26, Praha 1paralelka 1 Tue 08:00–09:30 Zdeněk KRÁL Učebna
Karlova 26, Praha 1paralelka 1 Mon 08:00–09:30 Marie ŠRÁMKOVÁ Učebna KT 2025
Hartigovský palácparalelka 2 Thu 12:30–14:00 Halka VOLKMANOVÁ Učebna počítačového centra
Hartigovský palácparalelka 3 – Marie ŠRÁMKOVÁ paralelka 99 - Schedule for summer semester 2016/2017:
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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 Wed Thu Fri Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel – Klára BICANOVÁ paralelka 99 - The subject is a part of the following study plans: