AJ2RC_PJ2A Practical Language 2A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2006
Extent and Intensity
0/0/24. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Martin Němec, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jaroslav Suchý (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Irena Headlandová Kalischová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Petra Hoydenová
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
The course 'Practical language' is focused on the development of real-life communicative skills at advanced level by means of creative grammar work, personalized speaking tasks, lexis presented in context and realistic listening and reading. The main aim is to promote learning and achieve progress by focusing on personal engagement.
Syllabus
  • The course is based on 'Inside Out Advanced' coursebook. This term Units 8, 9 and 10 will be covered with equal attention paid to reading, speaking and listening skills. Additional work (grammar, listening, vocabulary work) will be incorporated where appropriate according to the students' needs. Topics discussed: Future and technology, Law and Crime, Challenges and Achievements.
Literature
  • JONES, Ceri, Tania BASTOW and Jon HIRD. Inside out. 1st ed. Oxford: Macmillan, 2001, 159 s. ISBN 0-333-91740-5. info
  • JONES, Ceri and Russell STANNARD. Inside out. Oxford: Macmillan Education, 2001, 96 s. ISBN 0-333-92341-3. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1985, viii, 328. ISBN 0521287235. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. info
  • HORNBY, Albert Sydney. Oxford advanced learner's dictionary : of current English. Edited by Sally Wehmeier - Michael Ashby. 6th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000, xii, 1539. ISBN 0194315851. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Requirements: attendance (at least 80%, students who are not able to meet this requirement are expected to see the teacher to explain their reasons); active participation; all assigned homework; progress tests (after each unit), credit test (pass mark 70%)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2006, recent)
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