Course detail

English C1-2

FSI-0AX Acad. year: 2022/2023 Summer semester

The course offers an extension of the English language skills at C1 level using the communicative approach. It is a follow-up course to 0A9 from winter semester.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Learning outcomes of the course unit

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.

Prerequisites

The minimum entry requirement is very good knowledge of B2 grammar and vocabulary.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Language instruction as an extension of basic professional curriculum.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Students‘ assessment is carried out based on the attendance record, active participation in classroom discussions, results of the final written test and an oral exam.

Aims

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.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance is compulsory and is checked on a regular basis. 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.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme B-OBN-P: Common Offer, Bachelor's, elective

Programme N-OBN-P: Common Offer, Master's, elective

Programme IT-BC-3: Information Technology, Bachelor's
branch BIT: Information Technology, compulsory-optional

Programme BIT: Information Technology, Bachelor's
specialization BITP: Information Technology, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Introduction and course specification.
2. U6: Describing cause and effect.
3. U7. Freedom. Idioms for relaxing.
4. U7: Exchanging opinions. Phrases for narrating a story.
5. U8: Time expressions. Memories.
6. U8: Discussing ideas. Phrases for describing decisions.
7. Revision, video lesson.
8. U9: Verb tenses for unreal situations. Adverbials.
9. U9: Phrases for describing a place of interest.
10. U10: Inversion. Comparative structures.
11. U11: Negotiating. Phrases for describing skills, qualifications and experience.
12. Revision, video lesson.
13. Credit.