Course detail

English Language B2 - 1

FP-AJ1BAcad. year: 2016/2017

The course focuses on the development of all competences leading from B1 towards B2 CEFR level. It is based on the materials and requirements of international English language exams.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student uses the English language as an independent user at B1-B2 CEFR level.
Discusses the roles of individual in the society
Lists and describes a number of free time activities
Characterizes different jobs and professions and is able to apply for a job
Knows and uses the language means for the description of people and places
Communicates in the situations connected with travelling
Identifies the features of formal and informal styles and uses them correctly in the written communication
Uses the grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level and the course syllabus

Prerequisites

Secondary school knowledge of the English language (B1 CEFR) is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in Article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Exercises developing communication skills in both oral and written forms.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

75% attendance and active participation at classes, fulfilment of given assignments.
A semester test (max. 40 points, min. 24 pts, the test may be repeated only once).
An examination: listening (max. 30 pts, min. 15 pts), reading (max. 30 pts, min. 15pts).

Course curriculum

The roles of men and women in a society. Personal information.
Expressing future. Formal and informal style.
Habits, hobbies and free time activities.
Repeated actions.
Jobs and job application.
Phrasal verbs, nouns.
Appearance and describing places.
Formal letters. Modal verbs.
Travelling.
Informal letters. Adjectives.
Personal qualities.
Gerunds and infinitives.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The course is focused on the development of all language competences necessary for fluent and independent use of the general English language at B1-B2 level in professional and social situations.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

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.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR Master's

    branch MGR-UFRP , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    branch MGR-PFO , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
    branch MGR-ŘEP , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional