English C1-2 (FSI-0AX)

Academic year 2026/2027
Supervisor: Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
Course type: departmental course
Aims of the course unit:

The aim of the crouse it to reinforce individual abilities of students to express themselves in English. The previously gained knowledge of grammar and vocabulary will be revised and systematically expanded in real contexts.

After passing this course students should be able to communicate in English independently at C1 level. The knowledge and skills gained should contribute to more fluent speaking and communication in personal, academic as well as professional environments. The course can also be used as preparation for international English language exams.
Learning outcomes and competences:
 
Prerequisites:
 

Links to other subjects:
compulsory prerequisite: English - Exam B1 [7AZ]
Course contents:

The course develops advanced English language skills at C1 level using a communicative approach in authentic contexts. It focuses on strengthening vocabulary, improving grammatical accuracy and enhancing fluency. The course encourages independent and confident language use in personal, academic and professional settings.
Teaching methods and criteria:
 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

Students‘ assessment is carried out based on the attendance record and participation in classroom discussions. Therefore, regular attendance and active participation in class are prerequisites for successfully obtaining the course-unit credit.

The exam is written and spoken. The written test assesses knowledge of the grammatical structures covered in the course, while the spoken part evaluates language proficiency and the ability to actively use the skills developed during the course. The oral part is a debate.

Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher. Students are allowed to miss two seminars. In well-founded cases, extra absences can be made up for after consulting the situation with the teacher.
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Language exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Language exercise

The instruction consists in training language skills in these topics:



  • Technology and environment

  • Modern living

  • Business and marketing

  • Social responsibility
Literature - fundamental:
1. CLARE, Antonia, J. J. WILSON a Damian WILLIAMS. Speakout: advanced. Students' book. Harlow: Pearson, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4082-6749-3.
2.

Warwick, Lindsay. 2025. Success: Oxford Test of English Advanced. Oxford: OUP.
3.

Healan, Angela, and Katrina Gormley. 2023. Close-up C1. National Geographic. 
4.

Stannett, Katherine. 2022. New Close-up B2+. National Geographic Learning. 
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-OBN-P visiting student --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 3 Elective 1 1 S
N-OBN-P visiting student --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 3 Elective 2 1 S
BIT full-time study BITP Information Technology -- Cr,Ex 3 Compulsory-optional 1 1 S
BIT full-time study BITP Information Technology -- Cr,Ex 3 Compulsory-optional 1 1 S