Department of Foreign Languages

The European Common Framework of Reference for Languages (hereinafter SERR) helps to guide the determination of the different types of proficiency; see, for example, the European Common Framework of Reference for Languages (hereinafter SERR). http://www.portaljazyku.cz/texty/clanky/evropsky-referencni-ramec.html
There is a compulsory entry level corresponding to the SERR levels (see above) for inclusion in the A language in the core subject.
Students studying Music Management: entry level B1 SERR, students studying other specialisations A 2 SERR.

WINTER SEMESTER

In order to obtain credit in the winter semester, a minimum of 70% attendance in classes and successful completion of the credit test, or completion of other assigned tasks within the scope set by the teacher (presentations, reports, etc.) is required. In the case of exceptional artistic activities and obligations, special conditions may be set for individual students to make up for missed classes – this also applies to the LS.
THE WINTER SEMESTER IS TO BE CLOSED IN THE RELEVANT EXAMINATION PERIOD; IN JUSTIFIED AND DULY EXCUSED CASES, AN EXCEPTION MAY BE REQUESTED.

SUMMER SEMESTER

To close the summer semester it is necessary to successfully pass the exam or complete the assigned tasks (papers, presentations, etc.), even in the summer semester there is a minimum 70% attendance requirement.
If the student fails to appear (without excuse) for the examination, withdraws from the examination after it has begun or violates the rules of the examination, he/she forfeits the term. (According to Article 40 of the JAMU SaZ)

STUDYING ABROAD OR AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES

Credit may be awarded on the basis of proof of completion of a language course of the appropriate level abroad.
If a student passes a foreign language examination of the required level abroad, this examination may be recognised if the assessment is demonstrably compatible with the assessment used at the JAMU HF (ECTS). The student must also demonstrate knowledge of musical terminology at the required level.
The conditions for credits and examinations taken at other HEIs are set out in the JAMU Examination and Study Regulations.

LITERATURE WITH A FOCUS ON MUSICAL TERMINOLOGY

From publications of KCJ teachers at HF:

• Batušek/Horová: Czech-German and German-Czech dictionary of musical terminology. SPN, Prague 1988, 1989.
• Hajn: An English-Czech Reader for Students of Music. JAMU, Brno 2012.
• Horace: Textauswahl für den Deutschunterricht an der Musikfakultät, Teil I. JAMU, Brno 2011.
• Horáčková:Übungsbuch Deutsch für Musiker A1/A2. JAMU, Brno 2019.
• Jarešová: English Texts for students of music management of Music Faculty of JAMU, Brno 2009.
• Jarešová: English Texts for students of the Music Faculty. JAMU, Brno 2018.
• Pavlova/Horova: English-Czech and Czech-English Dictionary of Music Terminology. SPN, Prague 1986.
• Vybíralová: Italian-Czech dictionary of musical terminology. JAMU, Brno 2000.
• Vybíralová: Italian grammar practice book for intermediate and advanced learners. JAMU, Brno 2011.
• Exercises and tests on the continuously updated website: http://moodle.jamu.cz/

Other literature is determined by individual teachers.

Entrance examinations in foreign languages

Held only for the Music Management specialisation; required level B1 SERR.

Study

Students of the Faculty of Music take one compulsory foreign language (4 semesters) in the foundation of the field (language in the foundation of studies), each winter semester is completed with a credit and each summer semester with an exam. The fourth semester concludes with a final examination (level B1+ SERR ). Emphasis is placed on the mastery of musical terminology.
For the Music Management specialisation, the study of two foreign languages in the core curriculum (English – major A, German – minor B) is compulsory. For foreign language A (4 semesters, final level B2+ SERR), students must assume an entry level of B1 SERR; foreign language B (4 semesters, entry level can be variable, final level min. A2+ SERR); however, type B can be studied at higher levels. The fourth semester of the Music Management specialisation is concluded with a final examination in the form of a test (level B2+ SERR) in language A. Homework, independent professional outputs, presentations, etc. are compulsory parts of the preparation for the examination. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of musical and managerial terminology. Language B is also completed with a final written test.

Personal specialisation

In addition, all learners have the option to choose only 1 additional foreign language from the personal specialisation offer (language type C) in addition to the compulsory study of foreign languages; electronic registration during enrolment is used to ensure correct placement in groups of the appropriate level . Within the framework of foreign language type C, learners can achieve different levels of proficiency according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, based on their initial knowledge and the chosen length of study. They enrol according to their level as ‘beginner, intermediate or advanced’. There is no beginner group in English. This division is available in the IS.

Entrance examinations (PZ) in a foreign language: requirements see individual languages, generally level B1+ SERR, specialisation Music Management B2+ SERR. Further details can be found in the relevant admissions regulations. Knowledge of music terminology is required.

Study

Only Music Management students (entry level B2+, exit level B2+/C1 SERR) are required to take 1 foreign language.
However, all students in the follow-up master’s degree programme may choose, as a rule, one foreign language of personal specialisation from the offer for the bachelor’s degree programme, always at an advanced level related to the previous course.

Entrance examinations in a foreign language: for requirements, see the individual languages; in general:
Interpretation and Theory of Interpretation and Composition and Theory of Composition level B1+SERR;
Music Production level B2+/C1 SERR
The entrance examinations take the form of a lexical-grammatical test; an excellent knowledge of musical terminology is an essential prerequisite.
Hajn: An English-Czech Reader for Students of Music. Hajn for Students of Music for Students of Hajn, JAMU, Brno 2012; Horáčková: Textauswahl für den Deutschunterricht an der Musikfakultät, Teil I. JAMU, Brno 2011; Horáčková: Übungsbuch Deutsch für Musiker A1/A2. JAMU, Brno 2019; Jarešová: English Texts for students of music management of Music Faculty of JAMU, Brno 2009; Jarešová: English Texts for students of the Music Faculty. JAMU, Brno 2018 (reissue); Vybíralová: Exercise book of Italian grammar for intermediate and intermediate students. JAMU, Brno 2011.

Study

During their doctoral studies, doctoral students take an exam in two foreign languages.
The content of the examination corresponds to the specific requirements for doctoral graduates and its level is set uniformly for all languages
Doctoral examinations in foreign languages in the framework of DSP studies – general conditions:
Type A (main language): Interpretation and Performance Theory, Composition and Composition Theory B2 SERR level, Music Production B2+/C1 SERR. The exam is primarily intended to demonstrate the doctoral student’s ability to work with foreign language scientific literature and to communicate on professional topics.

1. Home preparation: read 50 pages of a professional text (i.e. a scientific study, selected part of a monograph, etc.) preferably based on the topic of the dissertation. Before the examination, a copy of the text must be handed in to the examiner in sufficient time for the examiner to become familiar with the text.
2. Interview based on this text, translation and analysis of a selected excerpt from the text.
3. In the oral examination, a shorter professional text will be assigned, the doctoral student will write a short résumé, or answer written questions about the text.
4. The prerequisite for passing the exam is an excellent knowledge of musical or managerial terminology, verified by an interview.

Type B: A2+ SERR level

1. Home preparation: preparation of the interview about the dissertation
   and the professional focus.
2. A shorter grammar and lexis test at the A2+ SERR level; or a translation of a simpler professional text into a foreign language focused on basic grammar, A2+ SERR level.
3. Oral translation of simple professional text into English.
4. Knowledge of basic music terminology within the specified range (CJ Department materials)

More detailed conditions for all types of exams corresponding to the specifics of individual foreign languages are set by KCJ teachers on their personal websites:

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PhD students can attend regular foreign language classes according to their time availability and their level of proficiency – prior consultation with the teachers is advisable.
The CJ exams must be passed by the end of the 2nd year of study at the latest. A mandatory consultation with the examiner(s) is required at least 3 months before the final exam.