Course: Upper Intermediate English in Sociology, Andragogy and Cultural Antropology 2

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Course title Upper Intermediate English in Sociology, Andragogy and Cultural Antropology 2
Course code KAL/ASAP2
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
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)
  • Hayward Richard Francis
Course content
1) Navigate B1+ units 6-12 2) English texts from the students' field of study - analysis, discussion 3) presentation on a topic from the student's field of study

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Homework for Teaching - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This is the second semester of a two-semester course for students of Sociology/Adult Education/Cultural Anthropology with a very good command of English. It will develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills mainly in dealing with specialized texts related to the studenta' respective fields of studies. Length of the course: 2 semesters The student receives 4 credits at the end of each of the two semesters (the total of 8 credits). When the students succeed in fulfilling the requirements for both semesters, they can sit for the exam (ASAPZ). When they pass the exam successfully, they receive 2 credits. Total number of credits for the course: 10 By attending the two-term course and passing the exam students reach the B1+ level as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The students will improve their knowledge of grammar and communication skills. The students will learn how to read and practice reading sociological texts. The students will enlarge their knowledge of subject-related vocabulary. By attending the two-term course and passing the exam students reach the B1+level as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - level B1.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

- Attendance max. 2 absences - Active participation in classes - Homework grammar, texts etc. - Passing the final grammar test (min. 70%) - Presentations on a topic from the student's study field (subject-related text of the extent of 10 pages)
Recommended literature
  • Hewings, Martin. Advanced Grammar in Use (Cambridge).
  • McCarthy, Michael; O'Dell, Felicity. English Vocabulary in Use - Upper-intermediate (Cambridge).
  • Murphy, Raymond. English Grammar in Use (3rd Edition) (Cambridge, 2004).
  • Rachael Roberts, Heather Buchanan. Navigate B1+ Intermediate.
  • různí autoři. odborné texty čtené na hodinách.


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Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Andragogy (2016) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
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