Course: Upper Intermediate English in Journalism 2

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Course title Upper Intermediate English in Journalism 2
Course code KAL/AZUP2
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, 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.
  • Hayward Richard Francis
Course content
Navigate Advanced, Chapters 7-12 Selected readings and media samples

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
This is the second semester of a two-semester course for students of Journalism 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 students´ 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 (AZUPZ). When they pass the exam sucessfully, 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 subject-related texts and 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, student must be prepared for the next lesson regardless of his/her previous absence), active participation, homework, one test at the end of the semester. - Active participation in class - All requirements must be fulfilled before the end of the examination period of the semester 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.
  • Markus Öbrink. (2019). The Subtle Art of Being Understood. Olomouc.
  • Murphy, Raymond. (2004). English Grammar in Use. Cambridge.
  • Öbrink, Markus. (2018). Speak up!. Olomouc.
  • Roberts, Rachael; Buchanan, Heather; Pathare, Emma. Navigate B1+ Intermediate.
  • různí autoři. odborné texty čtené na hodinách.
  • Swan, M. ? Walter, C. (2001). The Good Grammar Book. Oxford.


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