Course: Advanced English

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Course title Advanced English
Course code KAJ/ADEN
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Muffett Christopher, Mgr. M.A.
  • Tymbay Alexey, Mgr. CSc.
Course content
Suggested themes. Week 1. Marshmallow challenge. Practical team building activity. Week 2. Debates. High culture should not be supported by government. Marriage is an outdated institution. Religion is irrelevant today. Week 3. Drama. Voice projection exercises. Regression. Roleplay situations. Pride and Prejudice and Romeo and Juliet. Most famous dialogues in English language. Week 4.Fims. To kill a mockingbird, Pride and Prejudice, Pygmalion. Discussion of merits Week 5. Scottish country dancing. Gay Gordons and the Canadian Barn Dance. Week 6. British Culture. James Bond, the Beatles and Queen. Week 7. London, how to get around and the Royal family discussion. Week 8. Drama 2. Acting famous and not so famous European fairy tales. Week 9. English Liberec walk.. Week 10. Holiday advertisements including John Lewis and Sainsburys. Week 11. Tell a story. Three of my audio recordings. Week 12. Types of intelligence and use of psychological games in the classroom. Week 13. Revision Week 14. Test. Oral assessment in pairs.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Individual consultation, Practicum, Students' self-study
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student should be at level C1 on the Common European framework The aim of the course is to develop language competences by studying a balanced mix of the three language skills (Speaking, Listening, and Reading ) and the four language systems (Grammar, Vocabulary, Functions & Pronunciation) with a strong emphasis on practical, every day communication.
Depending on individual student moving towards C1 from B2 level or moving towards C2 level.
Prerequisites
B2 plus level of English

Assessment methods and criteria
Interview, Test

The course is finished with zapocet . To obtain the credit students must: Attend and participate in all sessions (two absences are allowed- email your teacher in advance if you will be absent) Assessment is the choice of the individual teacher.It can be continual or final. Pass mark is 70%.
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