Course detail

General English Exam

FSI-GEN3-KAcad. year: 2021/2022

The exam tests General English knowledge, general vocabulary and skills acquired in previous study at B1 level. It consists of a written and an oral part.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Foreign Languages (ÚJ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in everyday communication, in work, school, and in areas where the language is spoken. Can interact in most situations which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. The scope corresponds to the Intermediate level and the content of the courses GEN1-K and GEN2-K (see courses documentation).

Prerequisites

Knowledge of grammar at B1 level and general vocabulary corresponding to the courses GEN1-K and GEN2-K (see the courses documentation) is 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 and tests General English knowledge at B1 level. The written part focuses on grammar and 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

MURPHY, Raymond. English Grammar in Use: A self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. 4th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012. ISBN 978-0-521-18906-4.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-STR-K Bachelor's

    specialization STR , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation

1 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

There are no lessons.