Course: English for Political Science 1

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Course title English for Political Science 1
Course code KAL/APOL1
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Öbrink Markus Johan, MgA. M.A.
Course content
Navigate Intermediate B1+ (selected units) is the core material used in class to present grammar, vocabulary and for listening comprehension tasks. The course is aimed at communication skills learning through various activities (role plays, case studies etc.) Students will test their English in practice in mock presentations, mock interviews a communication techniques training (negotiation, mediation and listening). Integral part of the course is political science text reading, analysis and case studies. These activities will contribute to gaining the target vocabulary. Topics: Political Science topics will be agreed upon after discussing their interests and knowledge in the field at the first lesson.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
The course is aimed at students with intermediate knowledge of English. Students will increase their language competence including vocabulary related to their are of studies (political science terminology etc.) The course is also aimed at communication skills learning.
Students will increase their language competence to level B1+ along CEFR including vocabulary related to political science.
Prerequisites
The course is designed for intermediate English speakers (B1). It is aimed at political science students. Before choosing the course, you can do the placement test (user ID and password are identical with Portal UP):https://moodle.ff.upol.cz/course/view.php?id=287

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam, Essay, Analysis of linguistic, Dialog, Questionnaire, Seminar Work

Credit requirements: Attendance: 2 absences max. Absence is no excuse for not being prepared in the next lesson. Being active in class. Homework: students should submit homework or the work required for credits by the set deadlines (presentation, essay, etc.) Pass the credit test (written). Written test includes grammar, vocabulary, communication skills, listening comprehension or other form of exercise. Students are required to arrive in class on time, fully prepared and in an acceptable hygienic state.
Recommended literature
  • Alden, E.; Sayer, M. (2015). Navigate B1+ Intermediate. Workbook. Oxford.
  • Murphy, Raymond. English Grammar in Use.
  • Öbrink, Markus. (2018). Speak up!. Olomouc.
  • Roberts, R., & Buchanan, H. Navigate. B1+. Intermediate. Coursebook. Book with CD.
  • Swan, M. ? Walter, C. (2001). The Good Grammar Book. Oxford.


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