English

Not applicable.

Students will develop the ability to speak English fluently and confidently, especially in less formal contexts. The activities will also increase the students' sensitivity to the way conversations work.

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Not applicable.

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

40% semester tests
60% exam

Students learn about the aims of the course
Describing and giving reasons for one's aims in life
Finding solutions to a problem
Agreeing on a shared holiday
Ranking places for a sightseeing tour
Choosing someone for a job
Ranking objects
Memory, insight into the process of communication
Recognizing the functions of gestures in English
Ways of being polite in social encounters
Social behaviour in the target language
Problems people encounter when living in a new country
Assessing the progress of students in the course
A cross-cultural discussion about gifts and giving
To get students to share opinions
Sharing opinions on family
Telling each other about emotions
Promoting discussion about inventions
Showing empathy
Things students value in their daily lives
Discussing priorities for the future
Deciding on individual responsibility for a tragedy
A conflict situation in having to decide what to do
Discussing the role of secretaries at work
Planning a short holiday
To be announced

Not applicable.

The themes are connected with the habits and custom of everyday conversation.
Note: The course takes two semesters.

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Not applicable.

Not applicable.

Friederike Klippel:Keep Talking,Cambridge University Press, 1984
Rob Nolasco:Conversation,Oxford University Press, 1987

Not applicable.