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Course, academic year 2016/2017
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English for Political Sciences I - JLB005
Title: Angličtina pro politology I
Guaranteed by: The Language Centre (23-KJP)
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Actual: from 2016 to 2016
Semester: winter
E-Credits: 3
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/3, C [HT]
Capacity: unknown / 120 (120)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level: specialized
Additional information: http://web page for registered students only
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
Guarantor: Mgr. Kamila Panešová
Mgr. Iva Stružková
Teacher(s): Mgr. Kamila Panešová
Mgr. Iva Stružková
Class: Courses for incoming students
Is pre-requisite for: JLB006
In complex incompatibility with: JLB053
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Annotation -
Last update: Mgr. Kamila Panešová (25.10.2023)
This course assigns a central role to interaction with English authentic texts (relevant to prospective political scientists) in English. The topics dealt with week by week (concerning e.g. governments, systems and regimes, political ideologies, state, nations and nationalism, global politics, political culture, mass media and political communication, representation, elections and voting, parties and party systems, etc.) will be explored in group discussions and/or workshop activities. At the same time, the course introduces students to aspects of studying academic English, with special attention being given to the language used in academic speech and writing.

Aim of the course -
Last update: Mgr. Kamila Panešová (03.09.2021)

The aim of this course is to give learners a communicative competence in the target language corresponding to their needs and professional interests. The student will develop a rich vocabulary base relevant to the field of political sciences.

Literature -
Last update: Mgr. Kamila Panešová (03.09.2021)

LITERATURE:
Texts for registered students will be available on the course web page. Any circulation of the materials is prohibited.

 

RECOMMENDED LITERATURE:

Heywood, A. (2007): Politics. Palgrave, 3rd ed.

Hewings, M. (2012): Cambridge Academic English Upper Intermediate. CUP.

Hewings, M., Thaine, C. (2012): Cambridge Academic English Advanced. CUP.

 

TO REVISE GRAMMAR STRUCTURES:

Paterson, K., Wedge, R. (2013): Oxford Grammar for EAP. OUP.

Hewings, M (2009): Advanced Grammar in Use (second edition), CUP.

Swan, M. (2005): Practical English Usage, 3rd ed, OUP.

 

ONLINE DICTIONARIES:

www.dictionary.com

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/

www.ldoce.online.com

 

 

 

 

Teaching methods -
Last update: Mgr. Kamila Panešová (09.09.2015)

English learning and language development will be based on classroom discussion, debates, workshops, seminars and facilitated sessions. The teacher will frequently be in the role of facilitator but this task will also be assigned to students working in groups in the various sessions. There is a heavy emphasis on oral communication in this course.
Reading assignments will be given and the texts will be used as the basis of in-class discussion and debate, vocabulary work and grammar work. There will be emphasis on working with and developing skills in using appropriate phrasal verbs, collocations and idioms in an attempt to instil a naturalness in the students' English skills.
Students will participate in a variety of learning methods in a mixture of dynamics - individual, pair work, working in larger groups, full class sessions.

Requirements to the exam -
Last update: Mgr. Kamila Panešová (30.08.2023)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

(i) Two minor tests during the semester or one complex test in January (pass level: 65%).

(ii) Timely submission of assignments (glossaries, structured summaries, etc.).

(iii) Active participation in a group project (with the emphasis on using specific vocabularly and academic presentation skills).

(iv) Course attendance is highly advisable.

 

 

Syllabus -
Last update: Mgr. Kamila Panešová (03.09.2021)

CURRICULUM WINTER 

0 Introductory Session; Academic Orientation

1-2 What is Politics?

3-4 Governments, Systems and Regimes

5-6 Political Ideologies

7-8 Representation, Election and Voting

9-10 Parties and Party Systems

11-12 Mass Media and Political Communication

 

Entry requirements -
Last update: Mgr. Kamila Panešová (07.09.2022)

There is no placement test; however, students are advised to consider their level of English when choosing this language course.

The recommended level of English is at least B2+ (CEFR).

Please note that there will be a short C-test at the beginning of the first session. The test practice material is available at https://fsv.cuni.cz/studium/vyuka-jazyku/pro-uchazece - Placement test preparation.

 
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