Czech for Cinematographers 2

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
702CC2 ZK 2 2T English

Subject guarantor

Ilona STARÝ KOŘÁNOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s)

Ilona STARÝ KOŘÁNOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit

During the 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

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.

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 lessons 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%

Schedule for winter semester 2020/2021:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2020/2021:

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
room 133
Room No. 133
(Lažanský palác)
STARÝ KOŘÁNOVÁ I.
10:40–12:10
(parallel1)
Wed
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Tue 10:40–12:10 Ilona STARÝ KOŘÁNOVÁ Room No. 133
Lažanský palác 		parallel1

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