SP4MP_1AB2 English for Special Educators - C

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2011
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (assistant)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SP4MP_1AB2/01: Mon 11:35–13:15 budova C - učebna 8, G. Hublová
SP4MP_1AB2/02: Tue 11:35–13:15 učebna 59, G. Hublová
SP4MP_1AB2/03: Thu 7:55–9:35 učebna 63, G. Hublová
SP4MP_1AB2/04: Thu 14:20–16:00 budova C - učebna 8, R. Mlýnková
SP4MP_1AB2/05: Thu 10:40–12:20 budova C - učebna 8, R. Mlýnková
Prerequisites
B1 level knowledge of English is required. The pre-intermediate student (B1) understands the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters. Can enter unprepared into conversation about familiar topics and connect ideas in a simple way. Can provide information, take messages, give simple instructions and deal with less routine problems, e.g. complaints. Can describe events, experiences, hopes and ambitions; give reasons, explanations of plans and opinions.
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
Students will develop all receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) language skills together with their grammar and vocabulary awarness within B2 level, by means of acadmeic topics/issues related to the sphere of special needs education. Course objectives: 1) acquiring specialist vocabulary and terminology related to SNE; 2) B2 level grammar practice; 3) enhancing all language skills; 4) practising academic writing; 5) giving an oral presentation on a particular SNE issue.
Syllabus
  • 1) Course introduction; Mock test; Get-to-know activities; 2) Introduction to SNE terminology. 3) Visual impairment. 4) Hearing Impairment. 5) Integration of visually and hearing impaired pupils in mainstream primary schools. 6) Academic writing: letter of application + project statement. 7) Speech disorders and speech therapy. 8) Physical impairment. 9) Mental disability: Down syndrome. 10) Academic skills: language of presentation and discussion. Grammar: Present simple X continuous; Past simple X continuous; Future in English; Introduction to word formation; Present perfect tenses; Sentence transformations I; The passive; Sentence transformations II; Modals.
Literature
    required literature
  • In-class materials designed for teaching LSP.
    recommended literature
  • 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
  • SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, xx, 220. ISBN 0521476585. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info
  • PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
  • http://www.specialchild.com/index.html
Teaching methods
Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes (acitvities developing students' awarness of language skills and systems within B2 level - listening and reading tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice, discussions and other speaking activities etc.).
Assessment methods
Course requirements: 1) Attendance (only two classes can be missed); 2) Active participation in classes; 3) Mid-term test (20 marks); 4) Completed in-term assignments (15 marks); 5) Oral presentation (15 marks); 6)Credit test (50 marks); Assessment: 10 marks - in term-assignments; 10 marks - oral presentation; 20 marks – Mid-term test; 60 marks – Credit test; Total: 100 marks; PASS MARK = 70 marks (70%). For information on course recognition see http://www.ped.muni.cz/katedry-a-instituty/cjv/uznavani-predmetu/
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Pro úspěšné ukončení předmětu jsou předepsány v semestru průběžné kontroly, jejichž výsledky jsou započítávány do závěrečného hodnocení. Jazykovy kurz neni urcen pro zacatecniky
The course is taught annually.
General note: Kurz úrovně B2. Předmět navazuje na bakalářské jazykové kurzy úrovně B1.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Level B2 English Course for students who have completed B1 bachelor course.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2011, recent)
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