Czech

Not applicable.

Understanding of cultural differences and customs of various English speaking and European countries.
The ability to orientate oneself in the cultural and professional maze of present-day Euroamerican civilization.
The ability to use English in a wide range of everyday situations.
The knowledge of various writing techniques, including the ability to write an essay.
The ability to understand natural spoken English.
The ability to give an oral English presentation in front of many people.
The ability to ask different oral presenters pertinent questions in English on a variety of presentations.

The fundamental prerequisite consists in having a good command of English, preferably at an intermedite/upper intermediate level.
Students wishing to take the course exam and obtain their credits are required to attend a minimum of 75% of the tutorials/lectures.

Not applicable.

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, audiovisual presentations, everyday conversation and student presentations. Each student is obliged to give an oral presentation in front of their peers during the course.

40% semester test:

Semester test based on the material discussed in the course of teaching (see "osnova").
The maximum points possible on the semester test is 40, the minimum is 20 in order to pass it.

60% exam:

The exam is both written and oral:

- The written exam is an essay based on a chosen topic in consultation with the lecturer which must be handed in during the exam period of the course.

- The oral exam is based on a class presentation in class during the semester.

The maximum points possible on the exam is 60 (30 points on the written part and 30 points on the oral part). The student must receive a minimum of 50% on each part of the exam in order to pass.

I. Introduction.
II. Political history of the world (focus on EuroAmerican culture)
III. Cultural, language and political differences.
IV. Cultural Studies (United States)
V. Cultural Studies (Canada)
VI. Cultural Studies (Caribbean region)
VII. Cuisine and Eating Habits
VIII. Germany/Central Europe
IX. Benelux/Scandanavia
X. Educational system. Differences between North America and Europe. Requirements for entrance into universities.
XI. International sports
XII. Entertainment/Humour
XIII. Written exam.

Not applicable.

The aim of this course is to provide the students with a cultural background of English speaking countries and thus improve their communication skills and abilities in critical situations.
The development of knowledge and skills related to both the general and professional use of English.
The abilility to communicate in areas of interest related to present-day Euroamerican civilization.

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.

Allan Metcalfe, OK, Oxford University Press, 2011
David Else: British Language and Culture, Lonely Planet Publications, 2007
Dr David Gowland, Dr Richard Dunphy, Dr C Lythe: The European Mosaic: Contemporary Politics, Economics and Culture, Longman, 2006
Peter Oettli: New Zealand: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette, Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2009
R.MacNeil, W. Cran: Do You Speak American? Nan A. Talese, 2005
Wellman, Guy: The Heinemann English Wordbuilder, Praha: SPN, 1991

Not applicable.