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KAJ / AKS2
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Course description
Department/Unit / Abbreviation
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KAJ
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AKS2
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Title
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English Language for Cultural Studies 2
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Form of course completion
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Pre-Exam Credit
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Form of course completion
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Pre-Exam Credit
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Accredited / Credits
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Yes,
3
Cred.
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Type of completion
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-
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Type of completion
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-
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Time requirements
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Lecture
1
[Hours/Week]
Tutorial
1
[Hours/Week]
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Course credit prior to examination
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No
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Course credit prior to examination
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No
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Included in study average
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NO
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Language of instruction
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English
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Occ/max
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Summer semester
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0 / -
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0 / -
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0 / -
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Included in study average
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NO
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Winter semester
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0 / -
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0 / -
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0 / -
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Timetable
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Yes
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Semester taught
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Winter + Summer
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Semester taught
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Winter + Summer
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Minimum (B + C) students
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10
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Optional course |
Yes
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Optional course
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Yes
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Language of instruction
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English
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Internship duration
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0
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No. of hours of on-premise lessons |
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Evaluation scale |
S|N |
Periodicity |
každý rok
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Periodicita upřesnění |
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Fundamental course |
No
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Evaluation scale |
S|N |
Substituted course
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None
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Preclusive courses
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N/A
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Prerequisite courses
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N/A
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Informally recommended courses
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N/A
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Courses depending on this Course
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N/A
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Histogram of students' grades over the years:
Graphic PNG
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XLS
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Course objectives:
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The objective of AKS2 is to teach students to combine theory with research so that they would beable to understand the field of European Cultural Studies. In addition, students develop international cultural sensibilities, making them more sensitive to differing cultures Lectures will be focused on selected cultural systems and significant cultura lpersonalities. During seminars, particular works or their extracts will be read, analyzed and interpreted, which should lead students to understanding of given works and their use in practice. Attention´will be furthermore paid to an adequate use of terms and preparations of verbal and written presentations from the given field.
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Requirements on student
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Final test. Attendance not mandatory, but highly recommended.
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Content
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John Locke. First and Second Treatise on Government. (anaxtract)
John Locke. AnEssayConcerningHumanUnderstanding. (anextract)
Jean Jacques Rousseau. The SocialContract.
William Wordsworth. "Preface" to LyricalBallads.
Please, seetheteacher´s complete list.
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Guarantors:
PhDr. Ivona Mišterová, Ph.D. (100%),
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Lecturer:
Mgr. Tomáš Hostýnek (100%),
PhDr. Ivona Mišterová, Ph.D. (100%),
PhDr. Eva Raisová (100%),
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Tutorial lecturer:
Mgr. Tomáš Hostýnek (100%),
PhDr. Ivona Mišterová, Ph.D. (100%),
PhDr. Eva Raisová (100%),
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Literature
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Basic:
Hewings, Martin. Advanced grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English : with answers. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1999. ISBN 0-521-49868-6.
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Basic:
Whittaker, Paul; Whittaker, Jarmila. English for Europe. Olomouc : inStep, 2002. ISBN 80-238-9259-2.
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Recommended:
Murphy, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-521-53762-2.
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Recommended:
Swan, Michael; Walter, Catherine. How english works : a grammar practice book. 1st ed., 4th impression. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1998. ISBN 0-19-431456-1.
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Recommended:
Macionis, John J.; Benokraitis, Nijole V. Seeing ourselves : classic, contemporary, and cross-cultural readings in sociology. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 2006. ISBN 0-13-220491-6.
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On-line library catalogues
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Contact hours
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26
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Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
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14
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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38
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Total
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78
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
speak English at B2+/C1 CEFR level |
characterize basic cultural periods and movements |
explain important facts relating to the European history in the 20th and 21st centuries |
have a basic knowledge of social, economic, and cultural development of English-speaking European states |
briefly summarise given works |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
use relevant terms from the field of culture |
understand given works from the field of culture |
understand themes and motifs of given works |
express opinions on given works |
take an active part in class discussions |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
understand European culture in its cultural background |
use a particular example to explain a relationship between contemporary culture and society |
use a particular example to explain a relationship between an individual and culture |
use a particular example to explain a relationship between language and culture |
characterize significant methods of reading of expert texts |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
use given terms |
interpret authentic texts from the given field |
characterize significant text features |
present a selected topic from the given field |
produce an expert essay discussing the given topic |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Continuous assessment |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Lecture |
Seminar classes |
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