English Upper-Intermediate 1

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
702SAB21 Z 1 2T 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

Ability to communicate in complex situations.

Ability to lead discussions on abstract topics.

Study vocabulary.

Mode of study

Reading and text analysis, listening, presentation and practice of grammar and lexical structures. moderated discussions, independent presentations.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Requirement for registration is a knowledge level corresponding to the lower course level (B11,B12).

Course contents

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

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

This course is concluded with credit. Credit conditions are:

class participation

assignment completion

independent presentation

final exam.

Note

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 2018/2019:

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
room 0204
Učebna CJP 204

(Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12))
ŠRÁMKOVÁ M.
09:00–10:30
(parallel3)
room 0204
Učebna CJP 204

(Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12))
ŠRÁMKOVÁ M.
10:45–12:15
(parallel5)
Tue
Wed
room 0204
Učebna CJP 204

(Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12))
PÁROVÁ Š.
09:00–10:30
(parallel2)
Thu
room 0204
Učebna CJP 204

(Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12))
PÁROVÁ Š.
12:30–14:00
(parallel4)
Fri
room R210
Učebna R210 (DAMU)

(Karlova 26, Praha 1)
KRÁL Z.
09:00–10:30
(parallel1)
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Fri 09:00–10:30 Zdeněk KRÁL Učebna R210 (DAMU)
Karlova 26, Praha 1
parallel1
Wed 09:00–10:30 Štěpánka PÁROVÁ Učebna CJP 204
Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12)
parallel2
Mon 09:00–10:30 Marie ŠRÁMKOVÁ Učebna CJP 204
Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12)
parallel3
Thu 12:30–14:00 Štěpánka PÁROVÁ Učebna CJP 204
Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12)
parallel4
Mon 10:45–12:15 Marie ŠRÁMKOVÁ Učebna CJP 204
Tržiště 20, Praha 1 (vchod z Rektorátu AMU, Malostranské nám. 12)
parallel5
Marie ŠRÁMKOVÁ
parallel99

Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

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
Marie ŠRÁMKOVÁ
parallel99

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