Study plans for the Czech Studies programme are divided into two basic modules so that students can acquire and develop their language and verbal skills depending on their level of knowledge of Czech (from complete beginners to the very advanced). Timetables for the individual modules and syllabuses are adjusted each semester to fully meet the needs of our students.
This module is intended for beginners and elementary students. Tuition is structured around a language course in grammar and conversation, and students will also attend other subjects, where great emphasis is placed on practising correct pronunciation and acquiring a basic knowledge of Czech spelling. For beginners’ groups these subjects may be taught partially in English. It normally takes two semesters to reach the levels specified. The timetable follows the following study plan:
| Course name | Number of lessons per semester |
| Language courses for beginners (grammar and conversation) | 120 |
| Listening and pronunciation | 24 |
| Reading and conversation | 48 |
| Oral and written expression | 24 |
| Vocabulary development | 24 |
| Total: 240 per semester |
The aim of the module is to acquire:
• A vocabulary of 2200-2800 Czech words
• A basic knowledge of grammar (morphology and syntax) and word formation
• A basic overview of Czech history, literature and culture
• The ability to communicate successfully in normal, everyday circumstances
B2 Module is not offered in the 2021/22 academic year.
This module is intended for intermediate and upper intermediate students and all teaching will be done exclusively in Czech. The module allows students to develop their previous knowledge more fully. Teaching is divided into courses according to individual linguistic disciplines (morphology, syntax, lexicology, oral and written expression, reading, Czech history, culture etc.). In module B1 within the language course, in addition to grammar lessons, students also have other disciplines (e.g. Czech cultural background, Czech culture etc.) – these areas are always closely related to the thematic framework of the program, which is elaborated in the syllabi.
It normally takes two semesters to reach the levels specified. The imetable follows the following study plan:
| Course name ČS B1 | Number of lessons per week |
| Joint foundation: | |
| Language course (grammar, conversation, cultural studies etc.) | 10 |
| Listening and pronunciation | 2 |
| Oral nad written expression | 2 |
| Vocabulary nad orthography | 2 |
| Reading and vocabulary | 2 |
| Reading and conversation | 2 |
| Total 20 per week |
The aim of the module is to acquire:
· the ability to communicate well in a variety of communication situations – in the family, at school, in the office or at work
| Course name ČS B2 | Number of lessons per week |
| Joint foundation: | |
| Communication and grammatical exercises | 4 |
| Grammatical exercises | 2 |
| Morphology and syntax exercises | 2 |
| Listening, reading and vocabulary development | 2 |
| Reading of authentic texts | 2 |
| Written exercises | 2 |
| Vocabulary and orthography | 2 |
| Czech cultural background | 2 |
| Overview of Czech history and culture | 2 |
| Total: 20 per week |
The aim of the module is to acquire:
• Vocabulary of 2800–4000 Czech words
• A very good knowledge of Czech history, literature and culture and the ability to use Czech to study at the university
• The ability to communicate successfully in a variety of situations – in the family, at unversity or at work
Beyond the basic module, all students have access to phonetic consultations and tailor-made pronunciation practice during the semester.