English - upper intermediate level, blended course 4024-ANGSPOL-INTB2
Upon completion a student can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization; s/he can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party; s/he can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
(Skills)
1. explains, both orally and in writing, information presented in a graphic way, as long as it relates to a familiar topic
2. expresses, with a degree of fluency, his/her own opinions on familiar topics and those related to the subject of studies of professional career, presenting appropriate arguments in a debate
3. makes a synthesis of a text (written or spoken), eg. from a lecture, presentation, TV programme, relating to a wide range of topics of social, academic or professional life
4. writes a coherent and logical text on familiar topics, eg. a description, an essay, a report, a formal and an informal letter
5. gives a presentation, using an appropriate form and phrases, on professional and academic topics
6. enters into a conversation on everyday topics in a rather fluent and comprehensible way, using culturally accepted verbal and non-verbal means and an appropriate register in both formal and informal situations
(Knowledge and Attitudes)
7.makes use of knowledge, acquired during the course, of culture of a given lingusitic region
8.cooperates effectively within the group, assigning tasks for himself/herself and others
9. recognizes his/her own learning style and chooses ways for contunuing self-development
10. shows tolerance towards a variety of attitudes and opinions in interpersonal contacts
Assessment criteria
C Blended courses (50% of teaching and learning takes place in the classroom and 50% online)
The final grade is drawn from the following components:
Obligatory activities on the Moodle / Internet platform: 40%
Final test: 30%
Attendance and activity record from face-to-face classes: 30%
Grading scale
99 - 100% Grade: 5!
93 - 98% Grade: 5
87 - 92% Grade: 4+
77 - 86% Grade: 4
71 - 76% Grade: 3+
60 - 70% Grade: 3
Note: At the end of the semester, all of the students are obliged to obtain a minimum 60% score for the Moodle (Internet) component. Two unexplained absences are allowed in one semester. On completion of a 60-hour-course (30 hours online and 30 hours in class), i.e. on completion of the learning outcomes, students receive 2 ECTS points.
Additional information
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