PdF:A2BK_PJ1A Practical Language 1A - Course Information

A2BK_PJ1A Practical Language 1A

Extent and Intensity

0/0/48. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Aaron Marc Collier, B.A. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Aaron Marc Collier, B.A.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková

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

• Teacher Training in Foreign Languages - English Language (programme PdF, B-SPE)

Course objectives

By the end of the year, students will be able to (SWBAT) do the following things:
* Given a text written for the general public, SWBAT recognize the most important ideas and produce an oral summary.
* Given a range of general topics, SWBAT initiate, maintain, and end discourse naturally with effective turn-taking.
* Given a range of general topics, SWBAT write texts that demonstrate a good grasp of writing conventions, including grammatical correctness, and showing a wide range of vocabulary.
* Given a range of general topics, SWBAT employ a variety of structures and vocabulary, correct slips and errors that have led to misunderstandings, and use standard phrases to gain time and keep the turn.
* Given speech on a general topic in standard language even in a noisy environment, SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas.
* Given a general topic, SWBAT produce a clear, detailed description/presentation that demonstrates a logical chain of argument.
* SWBAT distinguish and apply reading strategies for various types of texts and explain the value of the texts.
* When placed in a learning team, SWBAT encourage others, designate roles, and produce a result that fulfills given tasks.
* SWBAT plan and carry out concrete and achievable long-term goals for self-improvement in the language.
* SWBAT create and continuously update a record of personal language development.
* Given a gap in knowledge, SWBAT identify and use appropriate reference material and/or technological resources to fill the gap.
* Given a set of criteria, SWBAT critically evaluate their own language skills.

Syllabus

• This year will focus on the improvement of study skills. The syllabus will cover self-assessment, finding appropriate resources, and all of the major language areas.

Literature

recommended literature
• MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use :a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. second edition. x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
• SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vydání. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 stran. ISBN 8004259693. info

Teaching methods

Oral projects, written assignments, class discussions, practical exercises, individual projects, online group discussions.

Assessment methods

The general pass mark for this course is 70%. Students must pass a continuous assessment of their work during the course of the whole semester.
The continuous assessment will be based on work done in class as well as out-of-class assignments and a final test during the examination period. The out-of-class assignments include discussion online, a digital story, the development of a language portfolio, and a written essay.
The test at the end of the semester will be worth 40% of the course and will consist of reading, writing, listening, and spoken interviews.
If the student reaches 70% between the work during the semester (60%) and the test at the end (40%), they will pass the course and continue to the Spring semester.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 48 hodin.

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2010, recent)
  
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