|
|
|
||
|
This course is designed for students of International Relations studying for both a BA degree and a MA degree. A prerequisite for this course is a required minimum knowledge of upper-intermediate level- B2/C1. This course will provide students with the crucial vocabulary from the study field of international relations. It should be noted that this is not a course in theory of international relations, but rather a language course. The course aims at bridging the gap between secondary school English and specific English. The students will need the specific language when attending the lectures in English at this faculty, furthermore, while reading professional journals and books and last but not least in discussions and discourses when expressing their opinions on specialized topics. In the fall semester, the course ends in "zápočet," i.e. a credit.
Last update: Stružková Iva, Mgr. (08.08.2013)
|
|
||
|
The objective of this course is to bridge the gap between secondary school English and the needs of a university student. After the course students should be able to follow lectures in English, discuss topics in English and do the internship abroad in an English speaking country. Last update: Stružková Iva, Mgr. (20.08.2013)
|
|
||
|
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Set of 10 newspaper articles available on SIS. R.Murphy: English Grammar In Use, Third edition with answers, Cambridge University Press, Units 1-90; ISBN: 0-521-53289-2
RECOMMENDED LITERATURE: Plato: the Republic Saint Thomas Aquinas: On Law, Morality and Politics Aristotle: Politics- A Treatise on Government Oxenden, C: New English File Upper-Intermediate, OUP
TO SOLIDIFY GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURES R.Murphy: English Grammar In Use (with answers edition), CUP Martin Hewings: Advanced Grammar in Use (with answers edition), CUP Swan, M. (2005): Practical English Usage, 3rd ed, OUP
NEWSPAPERS: The Prague Post, The Economist, The New York Times
WEBSITES: http://www.drudgereport.com/ http://www2.etown.edu/vl/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/ http://nationalgeographic.com/ http://www.foreignpolicy.com/ http://www.nytimes.com/ www.cnn.com http://www.economist.com/ http://www.worldnews.com/ www.ft.com www.dictionary.com
ONLINE COURSES: http://kjp.fsv.cuni.cz/KJPFSV-14.html
Last update: Stružková Iva, Mgr. (21.08.2013)
|
|
||
|
Seminar Applied method: content-based language teaching Students get acquainted with the specific vocabulary and its content on the basis of texts. Reading is crucial; nevertheless, the emphasis is also laid on communication, the exchange of information and discussions. The methods used are pair work, group work or sometimes individual work. Last update: Stružková Iva, Mgr. (20.08.2013)
|
|
||
|
PREREQUISITES TO OBTAIN THE CREDIT FOR THE CLASS, the so called "zápočet": 1.To pass two written tests scheduled in the winter semester.The tests consist of multiple-choice, gap-filling, word formation, matching, True and False, and other grammar exercises, a short essay/opinion (80 words) on a given topic. The dates of these tests will be announced via mass e-mail. The tests will be based on the set of newspaper articles and on the knowledge gained during our work with additional materials (listening, discussions, etc.). The first test will be based on the articles 1-5 (mid-term test) and the "Glossary" from the area of International Relations (see the attached files) and the second test- credit test will be based on articles 6-10 and the grammar exercises from R.Murphy: English Grammar In Use (Units 1-90)-all the tenses, modals, conditional sentences and wish, passive voice, reported speech, questions and auxiliary verbs, question tags, gerund and infinitive, articles and nouns, pronouns and determiners. Both tests are also going to cover the additional materials. There is only one trial. 2. It is necesary to reach 70% of correct answers out of the total of 50 points to successfully pass the mid-term and credit test. The time limit is 45 min. 3.If a student has not fulfilled the conditions described above (didn't write both tests or one of the tests or failed one of them), he or she will have to take a complex test in the course of examination period - the passing level will be 70% of correct answers out of 100 points. The complex test will be based on all the study material mentioned in point 1. Students will have in total 3 trials- one regular, two retakes. The time limit will be 75 min. 4. Attendance is not mandatory. However, participation is strongly recommended. 5. Honesty: This course applies the policy of academic integrity. No books, notes, cell phones or other material assistance may be used at any of the tests. Violation of this policy results in failing the test. 6. Students are required to obtain the credit to be able to enroll in the course LB008.
To view sample mid-term, credit and complex tests, the key articles as well as other relevant materials visit the SIS Files (first sign up into the SIS system, click on Subjects, insert the correct code of the given subject and the option Files will be available on the top bar).
Last update: Stružková Iva, Mgr. (24.08.2013)
|
|
||
|
The motto of our sessions, "Expecting more, demanding high." Each week we will examine one major topic from the field of international relations based on the text material and completion of a variety of exercises. Students are expected to read the assigned class material at home prior to attending the class. Through readings the students will enlarge their vocabulary and will be encouraged to summarize the article in their own words, to present and defend their own opinion. All the reading material will be available on SIS. Students are responsible for copying these reading materials prior to the class. The materials provided to students and used during the course are exclusively for the purpose of study for registered members of the course English for IMS. They are not intended for wider distribution. To stimulate discussion, students may be assigned to give short presentations on selected readings. All the grammar tasks will be assigned for home preparation. Topics: 1. World Leaders and Leadership 2. Emigration/Immigration/Migration 3. International Relations and Culture 4. Wars and Conflicts 5. Government, Parliament, President 6. Globalization 7. Poverty and Humanitarian Aid 8. Religion 9. Media 10.The European Union MID-TERM TEST November 12 and 15, 2012 CREDIT TEST/COMPLEX TEST January 7 and 10, 2013 and during an examination period
Guidebook of self-studying: http://kjp.fsv.cuni.cz/KJPFSV-51.html
Last update: Stružková Iva, Mgr. (24.08.2013)
|
|
||
|
The required level of English corresponds to the level B2 - upper-intermediate.
Last update: Stružková Iva, Mgr. (24.08.2013)
|