English for Studies Abroad (FSI-0AZ)

Academic year 2020/2021
Supervisor: Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of the examination is to prove student's knowledge and skills at B2 level with the focus on the vocabulary and skills needed when studying in the English language. The students are expected to use the language as independent users.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Prerequisites:
Study at upper-intermediate level are regarded as a minimum to pass the exam.

Links to other subjects:
compulsory prerequisite: English - Exam B1 [7AZ]
Course contents:
The exam tests the knowledge and skills acquired in previous study. It corresponds to the level B2 according to the "Common European Framework of Reference: Learning, Teaching, Assessment" set by the Council of Europe. The exam is aimed at students wishing to participate in Erasmus+.
Teaching methods and criteria:
Separately registered exam following previous language study.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
The exam has a written and an oral part. The written part (max 42 points) focuses on reading, listening, cloze test, grammar and vocabulary. The oral part (max 18 points) tests fluency, pronunciation and ability to use vocabulary and grammar at B2 level. In both parts, students are required to collect at least 50% of the points.
Controlled participation in lessons:
There are no lessons.
Type of course unit:
    Guided consultation  1 × 1 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Guided consultation Separately registered exam following previous language study.
Literature - recommended:
1. Clive Oxenden, Christina Latham-Koenig: New English File Upper-Intermediate, Oxford University Press, 2008
2. Raymond Murphy: English Grammar in Use 4ed With answers. CUP, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-521-18906-4
3. Eales, Frances and Steve Oakes. Speakout. Upper Intermediate. Harlow: Pearson. 2011
4. C. Redston , G. Cunningham, Face to Face Upper-Intermediate, 2007
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-OBN-P visiting student --- no specialisation -- Ex 6 Elective 2 1 S
B-OBN-P visiting student --- no specialisation -- Ex 6 Elective 1 1 S