SPAJ003 English for Deaf III

Pan-university studies
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
2/2. 2 credit(s) (plus 2 credits for an exam). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Aaron Marc Collier, B.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Martina Vránová, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Ilja Rajdová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Peňáz
Visual Communication Section – Support Centre for Students with Special Needs
Contact Person: Mgr. Ilja Rajdová
Prerequisites
The prerequisite is SPAJ0021 English for hearing impaired students.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/10, only registered: 0/10, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/10
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
In this course we will be working to improve our Academic English. We will focus on reading academic texts, learning academic vocabulary, and writing short answers.
Syllabus
  • In this course we will be working to improve our Academic English. We will focus on reading academic texts, learning academic vocabulary, and writing short answers. In order to pass this course, you must do the following: - Attend Class - There will be two class meetings every week. - Participate in Forums - Each week there will be a forum with questions for you to answer. You do not have to answer every question, but you must write something every week. You should also read what other people write, and try to respond to it. - Read - Each week there will be readings on this ELF site. You should read them every week. We will be trying to read from an academic textbook in English. - Do Exercises - After each reading there will be some exercises focusing on vocabulary from the readings.
Assessment methods
At the end of the year, if you have done all of these things, there will be a short test. It will test you on: - Academic Vocabulary - Academic Writing - A Short Academic Written Answer.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2004, Autumn 2005, Spring 2006, Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Autumn 2009, Spring 2010, Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Autumn 2011, Spring 2012, Autumn 2012, Spring 2013, Autumn 2013, Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016.
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