OPF:CVAPICLA Introduction to the Czech Lang - Course Information

CVAPICLA Introduction to the Czech Language and Culture

Extent and Intensity

12/0/24. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Martina Chylková (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Martina Chylková
Department of Tourism and Leisure Activities – School of Business Administration in Karvina
Contact Person: PhDr. Janusz Karpeta, Ph.D.

Timetable

Wed 8:55–9:40 studovna Na Vyhlídce

• Timetable of Seminar Groups:

CVAPICLA/1: Wed 9:45–11:20 studovna Na Vyhlídce, M. Chylková

Prerequisites

FAKULTA(OPF) && (FORMA(P) || FORMA(Z))
None.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 21/20, only registered: 4/20

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

The goal of the subject is the language and culture preparation of foreign students for the stay in the Czech Republic and the interaction within multinational and multicultural groups both from the point of view of linguistic and cultural competence. The course is divided into two parts taught simultaneously at the beginning of students´ stay in the CR. The first part focuses on basic Czech, the other involves data related to Czech culture and comparisons of cultures. The topics covered in the course are selected on the basis of a questionnaire research conducted in the group of foreign students studying at the School of Business Administration in the winter semester 2002.

Syllabus

a/ nonslavonic group
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Greetings
Lesson 3
Speaking about people

Lesson 4
Speaking about places and time
Lesson 5
In the restaurant
Lesson 6
In the shop
Lesson 7
Na nádraží
Lesson 8
In the students club
Lesson 9
In the library
Lesson 10
Sightseeing
Culture
1 Czech culture within European cultures
2 Geographical location
3 Czech eating habits
4 Eating out in the Czech Republic
5 Czech specifics and comparisons
6 Places of interest in the Czech Republic
7 Shopping in the Czech Republic
8 Education in the Czech Republic
Lesson 1
Introduction
Czech alphabet
Pronunciation
Social phrases, greetings I, addressing people
Co je to? Kdo je to?
Lesson 2
Greetings II
Who´s it? Kdo je to?
To be, personal pronouns
Conversation - first meeting
Co je to? Kdo je to?
Lesson 3
Speaking about people. Basic information.
Gender
Jak se jmenujete? Jmenuju se ?
Jak se máte/ Jak se máš?
Lesson 4
Speaking about places and time
Locative
Kde je univerzita?
Lesson 5
V restauraci - In the restaurant
Menu
Grammatical gender II
Nominative and Accusative cases
Co si dáte?
Lesson 6
V obchodě - In the shop
Numbers
Prices
Kolik stojí pivo? How much is beer?
- Pivo stojí 20 korun.
Lesson 7
Na nádraží - At station
Numbers 2, Revision
Kolik stojí jízdenky. Máme slevu?
Lesson 8
Ve studentském klubu - In the students club
Grammatical gender III
Adjectives
Pojd´ si zatančit.
Lesson 9
V knihovně - In the library
Grammatical gender and Adjectives 2
Chtěla bych si půjčit učebnici.
Lesson 10
Na výletě - Sightseeing
Personal pronouns
Je víkend. Máme volno.
1 Czech culture within European cultures
Comparisons according to Hofstede´s division of cultures

2 Geographical location
Neighbouring countries.
Climate.

3 Czech eating habits
Typical Czech food and drinks.
Czech beer.

4 Eating out in the Czech Republic
Restaurants and fast food outlets.

5 Czech national specifics and Czech history
The most significant historic events.
The top 10 Czech personalities.

6 Places of interest in the Czech Republic
UNESCO monuments in the CR.
Prague.

7 Shopping in the Czech Republic
Department stores and shops.

8 Education in the Czech Republic
System of education - types of schools.
The most famous universities.

Literature

required literature
• HEINZOVÁ, K. Introduction to Czech Culture. info
• HEJTMANKOVÁ, J. Czech for foreigners I. Silesian University in Opava, School of Business, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7248-004-3. info

recommended literature
• HEINZOVÁ, K. Intercultural Communication. Karviná, 2001. ISBN 80-7248-120-7. info
• HOLÁ, L. Czech Step by Step. Praha: Fragment, 2000. ISBN 80-7200-402-6. info
• OMALIN, B., STEMPLESKI, S. Cultural Awareness. OUP: Oxford, 1996. ISBN 0-10-437194-8. info
• REŠKOVÁ, I., PINTAROVÁ, M. Communicative Czech (Elementary Czech). Ústav jazykové a odborné přípravy UK Praha, 1995. ISBN 80901947-2-9. info

Teaching methods

Skills demonstration
Seminar classes

Assessment methods

Test

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.

Teacher's information

Active participation in seminars

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