English - intermediate level, blended course

foreign languages

B1, intermediate level, according to A Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, signifies a target level of language skills acquisition upon completion of a B1 course.

Upon completion a student can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc; s/he can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where the language is spoken; s/h can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest; s/he can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans

On completing the course, the student:

(Skills)

1. communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, using basic vocabulary, in familiar topics concerning personal and professional interests and daily activities

2. describes orally facts and ideas on the basis of simple diagrams, charts and notes referring to TV programmes, information from the Internet and the press

3. writes conventional personal and formal letters, such as emails, invitations, CV, application letters

4. narrates past, present and planned events relating to his/her own life, both orally and in writing, using basic vocabulary

5. paraphrases information, which he/she has read or heard, sums up and draws conclusions

(Knowledge and Attitudes)

6.makes use of knowledge, acquired during the course, of culture of a given lingusitic

region

7. cooperates effectively within the group, assigning tasks for himself/herself and others

8. recognizes his/her own learning style and chooses ways for continuing self-development

8. accepts a variety of attitudes and opinions in interpersonal contacts

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.