SV4BP_CJA2 English as a Foreign Language B

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2007
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Šárka Dohnalová (lecturer)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Kollárová
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SV4BP_CJA2/01: Thu 7:00–8:40 učebna 33, J. Kollárová
SV4BP_CJA2/02: Thu 7:00–8:40 učebna 34, Š. Dohnalová
Prerequisites
SV4BP_CJA1 EAP
The English course for intermediate students who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., who can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, and can read texts and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
In the compulsorily-optional English as a Foreign Language Course B, the students will continue learning selected academic skills (survey, written presentation, discoursive composition, summary) in English. During the oral examination, special text reading comprehension will be tested, as well as translation and interpretation (a special text - 5 000 words, 8 - 10 pages A4, authentic original English or American text). Set conversational topics will test speaking abililities of the student. Compulsory special task: "My field of study. Hot issues in my specialisation. Current resources" discussion
Syllabus
  • SV4BP_CJA2 Cizí jazyk B - anglický Weeks 1-3 1. Current problems in Czech schools, especially bullying, lack of young teachers, etc. Text 18. (Discussion. Arguing the point.Essay writing. Role-play.) Weeks 4-6 2. Interpersonal Relations, including Non-Verbal Communication Text 5. (Opinion exchange, deduction. Picture descriptions. Surveys similarities, differences. Mime role play.) Weeks 7 - 9 3. Rules and Restrictions, Crime and Punishment. Text 11. (Expressing opinion in writing. Discussion, arguing the point. Presentation - slogans, posters) Weeks 10 - 12 4. Gender, race, cultural differences, ethnic minorities, immigration. Texts 7, 15. (Supporting an argument. Problem solving. Discursive composition - pros, cons, conclusions.) Weeks 12-14 SPECIAL TASK: My field of study. (My studies, departments, lessons, hot issues in my specialisation, current resources - 1st year students experience, etc.) Oral presentations during the semester. Active participation in practical lessons. The student who has not completed continuous assessment during the particular semester cannot be examined! EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: - 1 CREDIT ("zápočet") in CJ A - CONVERSATION on the given topics - discussion, analysis and translation of a 8-10 pages,i.e. approx. 5000 words A4 format, of a SPECIAL TEXT (authentic, original English or American texts linked to the student's field of study)prepared as a home assignment - SPECIAL TASK: "My field of study. Hot issues in my specialisation. Current resources" discussion (Student, který nemá splněné průběžné úkoly z jednotlivých témat v rámci daného semestru, nemůže být zkoušen.)
Literature
  • VACEK, Jiří and Duncan HENDY. Analýza odborného anglického textu pro studenty společného základu PdF MU (English Texts for Specific Purposes). 1st ed. Masarykova univerzita: Masarykova univerzita, 2006, 102 pp. MU, Pedagogická fakulta, Brno 2006. ISBN 80-210-3967-1. info
  • GILL, Nora, Jiří VACEK, Ruth COUFALOVÁ, Olga INGROVÁ and Jana KOLLÁROVÁ. Communicative ESP Practice for Pre-Service Teachers. 1st ed. Olomouc: Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2003, 109 pp. English Texts. ISBN 80-244-0652-7. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Practical course in English for Specific/Academic Purposes (including surveys, written presentations, summary writing, etc.) Pro ukončení předmětu jsou předepsány v semestru průběžné kontroly (ustni prezentace, pisemne ukoly, atd.), jejichž výsledky jsou započítávány do závěrečného hodnocení.Level B1 examination. Final Test - Level B1 - passing limit 65 %
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Final Test -Level B1 - passing limit 65 %.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Kurz není určen pro začátečníky. Level B1
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006.
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