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Lecturer(s)
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Mišterová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Kastnerová Martina, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Selected authentic texts from the field of culture, literature, philosophy and sociology, etc. Analysis and reading of selected texts. Topics discussed: EU and Czech Republic, multiculturalism, gender, European literature and culture.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Seminar classes, Lecture
- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 38 hours per semester
- Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
- 14 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| speak English at B2+/C1 CEFR level |
| characterize basic cultural periods and movements |
| explain important facts relating to the European history in the 20th century |
| analyze current cultural developments in Europe |
| characterize basic terms from the field of cultural studies |
| Skills |
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| use relevant terms from the field of culture |
| understand given works from the field of culture |
| understand themes and motifs of given works |
| briefly summarise given works |
| take an active part in class discussions |
| express opinions on given works |
| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| 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 the methods of reading specialized texts |
| Skills |
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| adequately use given terms |
| adequeately interpret authentic texts from the given field |
| characterize significant text features |
| present a selected topic from the given field |
| on the basis of obtained knowledge, produce an expert essay discussing the given topic |
| Competences |
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| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Practicum |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Self-study of literature |
| Lecture |
| Skills |
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| Practicum |
| Skills demonstration |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Competences |
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| Self-study of literature |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Test |
| Continuous assessment |
| Skills |
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| Test |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Continuous assessment |
| Competences |
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| Self-evaluation |
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Recommended literature
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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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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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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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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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Whittaker, Paul; Whittaker, Jarmila. English for Europe. Olomouc : inStep, 2002. ISBN 80-238-9259-2.
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