Course: English Language 1

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Course title English Language 1
Course code KAJ/AJ1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
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)
  • Grzinčič Dagmar, Mgr.
  • Muffett Christopher, Mgr. M.A.
  • Míča Slavomír, Mgr. Bc. Ph.D.
  • Peldová Petra, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Čanecký Pavel, Mgr.
  • Světlíková Anna, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Tymbay Alexey, Mgr. CSc.
Course content
Teachers can choose one of two textbooks: - New English File Intermediate - Navigate B1+ Intermediate Student's book, Workbook Grammar covered: - All verb tenses necessary for the B1+ CEFR - Modal verbs of duty, deduction, ability and possibility - New English File Intermediate: Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 according to the following detailed list: Week 1. 1A Week 2. 1B Week 3. 1C Week 4. 2A Week 5. 2B Week 6. 2C Week 7. 3A Week 8. 3B Week 9. 3C Week 10. 4A Week 11. 4B Week 12. 4C Week 13. Revision Week 14. Test - Navigate B1+: Week 1-12: Units 1 and 2 Week 13: Revision Week 14 Credit test Part-time students follow the requirements and the same structure of the subject.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments), Individual consultation, Students' self-study
  • Preparation for credit - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 28 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 28 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 8 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 4 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to develop language competences by studying a balanced mix of the four language skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing) and the four language systems (Grammar, Vocabulary, Functions & Pronunciation) with a strong emphasis on practical, every day communication.
B1/B2 level
Prerequisites
A2/B1 level of English

Assessment methods and criteria
Systematické pozorování studenta, Test

Absence policies depend on the specific teacher. The method of evaluation depends on the specific teacher. Students must participate in all activities both in class and online. The success rate of the course is 70%. If students fail, they must achieve more than 50% to take the resit exam.
Recommended literature
  • Oxenden and Latham Koenig. New English File Intermediate students book. Oxford, 1996.
  • Oxenden and Latham Koenig. New English File Intermediate workbook. 1996.
  • Roberts, Buchanan, Pathare. Navigate B1+ Intermediate Coursebook.. Oxford, 2015.
  • Roberts, Buchanan, Pathare. Navigate B1+ Intermediate Workbook. Oxford, 2015.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education Study plan (Version): Applied Geography (20) Category: Geography courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter