Czech Language for BECES II - JMMZ166

• Title: Czech Language for BECES II
• Guaranteed by: Department of Russian and East European Studies (23-KRVS)
• Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Actual: from 2011 to 2013
• Semester: both
• E-Credits: 6
• Examination process: combined
• Hours per week, examination: 0/3, Ex [HT]
• Capacity: winter:unknown / unknown (12); summer:unknown / unknown (12)
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan; enabled for web enrollment; priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan; you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
• Guarantor: Mgr. Kristina Pellarová
• Teacher(s): Mgr. Kristina Pellarová
• Pre-requisite : JMMZ165
• Is pre-requisite for: JMMZ167

Annotation

In the first year the emphasis is placed on speaking and comprehending skills.
After passing students should understand everyday communication situations and be able to respond to them. During the
course they develop all their language skills and become acquainted with Czech system of cases and tenses, imperative,
conditional. Topics of the lessons relate to real life practise in the Czech republic, so students should be able to handle
specific practical situations in a real environment.

Last update: VYKOUKAL (14.09.2010)

Aim of the course

In the first year students develop especially their comprehending and speaking skills. Emphasis is not placed on grammatical structures.

After passing students should understand everyday communication situations and be able to respond to them (Requests and apologies, ads - housing, doctor, services - interview with the repairer etc.). Topics of the lessons relate real life practise in the Czech republic, so students should handle specific situations in a real environment.

The second year will be more focused on Czech grammar system (according to current needs of students). The course will take into account issues related to student´s learning focus and themes of their thesis, Czech history and culture. Students develop their reading and writing skills.

Last update: VYKOUKAL (10.09.2010)

Literature

Cvejnová, J.: Česky, prosím. Praha: Karolinum, 2008.

Čechová, E., Trabelsiová, H., Putz, H.: Chcete mluvit česky? Liberec, 1995.

Holá, L.: Czech Express I. Praha: Akropolis, 2006.

Czech Expres II. Praha: Akropolis, 2006.

New Czech Step by Step. Praha: Akropolis, 2004.

Česky krok za krokem 2. Praha: Akropolis, 2009.

Matula, O.: Český den. Člověk v tísni, o.p.s., 2007. (http://www.varianty.cz/index.php?id=16&item=37)

Nekovářová, A.: Čeština pro život. Praha: Akropolis, 2008.

Rešková, I., Pintarová, M.: Communicative Czech. Praha: ÚJOP UK, 2004.

Last update: VYKOUKAL (09.09.2010)

Teaching methods

Classes are conducted just in Czech language.

Methods of students work in the classes: individual, in pairs, groups, individual and group research or presentation

Last update: VYKOUKAL (10.09.2010)

Requirements to the exam

Grades will be based on:

Midterm test

Final test

Presentation

Class participation

Last update: VYKOUKAL (10.09.2010)

Syllabus

English

1. Reguests and apologies

2. Travelling - future tense, prepositions, genitive case

3. Verbal aspect

4. Invitation, Czech holidays and celebrations - conditional

5. Meeting, relationships - instrumental case

Last update: VYKOUKAL (10.09.2010)

Czech

Classes are conducted just in Czech language.

Methods of students work in the classes: individual, in pairs, groups, individual and group research or presentation

Last update: VYKOUKAL (10.09.2010)