HKDRPNP033 Communication in English

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Summer 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Radmila Dluhošová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Palyzová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Michaela Weiss, Ph.D.
Institute of Historical Sciences – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
HKDRPNP033/A: Wed 10:35–12:10 M6, R. Dluhošová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to repeat, extend and deepen knowledge of the grammatical and especially lexical system of English language in communicative context. It introduces students to the system of language in its everyday use with the application of activation techniques. It helps to introduce students to ways of creating and enriching vocabulary and it leads students to conscious and purposeful use of language in communication both in terms of fluency and in terms of correctness.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction, basic terminology, literature, information sources.
  • 2. Nice to meet you. Formal and informal greetings and introductions.
  • 3. People. Appearance, personality and character. Family, family members and friends. Feelings and emotions.
  • 4. Food and eating. Food items, junk food, slow food. Table manners.
  • 5. Health and lifestyle. What makes up a healthy lifestyle and how to achieve these goals.
  • 6. Celebrations, festivals and events. Czech traditions and habits.
  • 7. Transport and traveling. Different types of transportation, pros and cons of each. Problems and discomforts.
  • 8. Holidays. Tips for traveling abroad.
  • 9. Hobbies and free-time activities. Sports and games. Culture.
  • 10. Countries, people, nationalities and languages. National stereotypes.
  • 11. My town. Historic buildings, monuments and sights.
  • 12. Sightseeing tour, guiding.
  • 13. Plans for future. Hopes and Dreams.
Literature
    required literature
  • Tryml, S. A Guide to Active English Conversation. 2002. info
  • Urbanová, V. - Rejtharová, V. - Vařecha, V. English Conversation Practice. Leda, 2008. info
  • Redman, S. English Vocabulary in Use. Pre-Intermediate & Intermediate. Cambridge 2011.
  • McCarthy, M. and O'Dell, F. English Vocabulary in Use: Upper-Intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001. info
Assessment methods
Discussion. Attendance at course (75%); presentation of a selected topic.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2025.
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