Course detail

English - Basic Exam

FSI-5AZAcad. year: 2020/2021

The exam tests the knowledge, vocabulary and skills acquired in previous study. It consists of a written a an oral part.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Is familiar with language and vocabulary specific for his/her professional life, describe how things work, describe the components of things and the like.
The scope corresponds to the level and the content of the courses A3/A4:
* intermediate level (applies to students of 1st year of study in 2019/2020)
* pre-intermediate level (students who completed the courses A3/A4 in 2018/2019 or earlier).

Prerequisites

Study at of grammar and vocabulary learnt in the courses A3/A4 are regarded as a minimum to pass the exam.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Separately registered exam folowing previous language lessons.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The exam has a written and an oral part. The written part focuses on reading, listening, cloze test, grammar and technical vocabulary. The oral part tests fluency, pronunciation and ability to use vocabulary and grammar covered in the compulsory literature. In both parts, students are required to collect at least 50% of the points.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the examination is to prove student's knowledge, skills and vocabulary. He/she is expected to use the language as an independent user.

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

There are no lessons.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

CLARE, Antonia, J. J. WILSON a Stephanie DIMOND-BAYIR. Speakout: intermediate. 2nd edition. Harlow: Pearson Education, [2015]. ISBN 978-1-292-11594-8. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Elearning

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3A-P Bachelor's

    branch B-MET , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch B-MTI , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch B-FIN , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch B-MAI , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch B-PDS , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme B3S-P Bachelor's

    branch B-KSB , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch B-EPP , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch B-STI , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch B-AIŘ , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch B-SSZ , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    branch B-STG , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Elearning