PdF:SZ7MP_1AB2 English for Teachers - C - Course Information
SZ7MP_1AB2 English for Teachers - C
Faculty of EducationAutumn 2012
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (lecturer)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Veronika Vávrová (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (assistant) - Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre - Timetable of Seminar Groups
- SZ7MP_1AB2/01: Tue 11:10–12:50 učebna 3, G. Hublová
SZ7MP_1AB2/02: Wed 14:50–16:30 učebna 64, G. Hublová
SZ7MP_1AB2/03: Mon 12:05–13:45 učebna 11, G. Hublová
SZ7MP_1AB2/04: Mon 7:30–9:10 budova C - učebna 8, D. Dvořáková
SZ7MP_1AB2/05: Wed 13:55–15:35 učebna 58, D. Dvořáková
SZ7MP_1AB2/06: Tue 9:20–11:00 učebna 3, D. Dvořáková
SZ7MP_1AB2/07: Wed 11:10–12:50 budova C - učebna 8, D. Dvořáková - 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
- Voice Education (programme PdF, N-SS)
- Piano (programme PdF, N-SS)
- Music (programme PdF, N-SS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Biology (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Czech Language and Literature (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Czech Language and Literature (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Czech Language and Literature (programme PdF, M-ZS5)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Czech Language and Literature (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in History (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in History (programme PdF, M-ZS5)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in History (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Physics (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Physics (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Piano Interpretation (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Organ Interpretation (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Musical Studies (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Music (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Music (programme PdF, M-ZS5)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Music (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Chemistry (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Chemistry (programme PdF, M-ZS5)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Chemistry (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Mathematics (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Mathematics (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Mathematics (programme PdF, M-ZS5)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Mathematics (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Civics (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Civics (programme PdF, M-ZS5)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Civics (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Natural Science (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Family Education (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Choir Conducting (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Solo Singing (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Special Education (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Special Education (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Special Education (programme PdF, M-ZS5)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Special Education (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Technology and IT Education (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Technical Education (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Technical Education (programme PdF, M-ZS5)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Visual Creative Work (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Art (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Art (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Art (programme PdF, M-ZS5)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Arts (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Social Studies Basics (programme PdF, M-SS)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Geography (programme PdF, M-ZS4)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Geography (programme PdF, M-ZS5)
- Lower Secondary School Teacher Training in Geography (programme PdF, N-ZS)
- Visual Arts (programme PdF, N-SS)
- Arts Education (programme PdF, N-SS)
- 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 related to the sphere of education. Course objectives: 1) acquiring specialist vocabulary related to education; 2) B2 level grammar practice; 3) enhancing all language skills; 4) practising academic writing and presentation skills.
- Syllabus
- Course introduction + get-to know activities; LESSON 1 Self-study section: VOCABULARY RELATED TO EDUCATION, SCHOOL AND TEACHING In-class section: ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES; LESSON 2 Self-study section: VOCABULARY RELATED TO EDUCATION, SCHOOL AND TEACHING II In-class section: GLOBAL ACADEMIC CULTURE?; LESSON 3 Self-study section: CONFUSING VOCABULARY RELATED TO EDUCATION WHAT TEACHERS AND STUDENTS DO In-class section: THE IDEAL TEACHER AND THE IDEAL STUDENT; LESSON 4 Self-study section: GIVING OPINIONS, AGREEING, DISAGREEING In-class section: TEACHERS AND TEACHING; LESSON 5 Self-study section: FEELINGS EXPERIENCED AT SCHOOL In-class section: SCHOOL AND STRESS; LESSON 6 Self-study section: INEXPERIENCED TEACHERS IN DOUBTS In-class section: VARIOUS ASPECTS OF TEACHING PROFESSION; LESSON 7 Self-study section: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (FOCUS ON MOTIVATION) In-class section: CLASROOM MANAGEMENT; LESSON 8 Self-study section: CHEATING In-class section: PLAGIARISM; LESSON 9 Self-study section: EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS In-class section: GIVING ASSESSMENT; Grammar: Present simple X continuous; Past simple X continuous; Future in English; Introduction to word formation, abstract vocabulary; 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
- 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
- SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, xx, 220. ISBN 0521476585. info
- 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 2 seminars can be missed); 2) Active participation in classes + homework; 3) Mid-term test (20 marks); 4) Completed in-term assignments - writing (20 marks); 5) Credit test (60 marks); Assessment: 20 marks - In-term assignments; 20 marks – Mid-term test; 60 marks – Credit test; Total: 100 marks; PASS MARK = 70 points (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 navazuje na kurz B1 z bakalářského studia.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Kurz pro studenty, kteří úspěšně absolvovali kurz úrovně B1 v bakalářském studiu.
- Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2012, recent)
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