Course details
English: Headway Upper-Intermediate 1/2
JH4 Acad. year 2003/2004 Winter semester 2 credits
This is the standard course in upper-intermediate English which builds on what was learnt in previous English courses. Writing, pronunciation and presentation is improved upon too. Sources: New Headway Upper-Intermediate, The Course in Electrical Engineering.
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Subject specific learning outcomes and competences
Grammar is treated in greater depth, as are pronunciation, reading comprehension, vocabulary and vocabulary usage. The use of everyday social expressions and idioms, and the context in which they are use, are also an integral part of the course.
Learning objectives
Learners at this level no longer examine language items in isolation. Reading, listening, pronunciation, grammar and writing are treated as a whole and in greater depth. Also, technical text themes are a required part of this course. This course, in combination with the First Certificate of English, prepares students for advanced interntational exams in the language. Moreover, it prepares students in understanding and presenting technical text material in English. Note: The course takes two semesters.
Study literature
- Ústav jazyků FEI: Odborné texty,UJAZ
- J. and L. Soars: New Headway Upper-Intermediate,Oxford University Press, 1998
Fundamental literature
- J. and L. Soars: New Headway Upper-Intermediate,Oxford University Press, 1998
Progress assessment
Two progress tests Stop and check
Course inclusion in study plans
- Programme EI-BC-3, field VTB, any year of study, Recommended
- Programme EI-BC-3 (in English), field VTB, any year of study, Recommended
- Programme EI-MGR-3, field VTN, any year of study, Recommended
- Programme EI-MGR-5, field VTI, any year of study, Recommended
- Programme EI-MGR-5 (in English), field VTI, any year of study, Recommended
- Programme IT-BC-3, field BIT, any year of study, Compulsory-Elective
- Programme IT-BC-3 (in English), field BIT, any year of study, Compulsory-Elective