Course detail

Conversation

FP-IkonPAcad. year: 2010/2011

A course where students can improve their speaking skills and ability to praticipate in a discussion.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

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.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

40% semester tests
60% exam

Course curriculum

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

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The themes are connected with the habits and custom of everyday conversation.

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

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-SI Master's

    branch MGR-IM , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer