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Course Description
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Course Name
Elementary Czech II
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Czech
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
1. Course Description
This course is a continuation of Elementary Czech 101 (it corresponds to A1 level) and aims at expanding the conversational ability, vocabulary, and grammatical knowledge. Cultural material is incorporated in the lessons.
The course includes review of present and past tense, intro to future tense, verbs of motion, in/direct object incl. personal pronouns.
The above-mentioned grammar structures are practiced in conversation linked to making plans, housing, job and apartment advertisements, travelling, invitations, health, doctor's appointment.
2. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
● demonstrate research and presentation skills,
● identify key issues of the chosen topic,
● employ suitable vocabulary and grammar structures,
● use functional language,
● understand the characteristics of the Czech cultural universe.
3. Reading Materials
Required Materials
● Holá Lída; Bořilová Pavla Čeština Expres A1/2: Akropolis
The textbook used (Čeština Expres A1/2) enables to reach A1 level within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/linguistic/Source/Framework_EN.pdf
Recommended Materials
● Naughton James; Czech, An Essential Grammar: Routledge
4. Teaching methodology
Teaching methods include discussion about language and Czech culture, conversation practice (speaking from notes or based on pictures, acting out a rehearsed role, spontaneous reactions to questions), reading & listening incl. comprehension exercises, quizzes.
The course is built around lively teacher student interaction. It combines theoretical explanations of grammar structures and lexical concepts with opportunities to practice in a friendly classroom environment.
It requires active participation, disciplined home preparation incl. student presentations.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.