PdF:SP4MK_CJAJ Analysis of English texts - Course Information

SP4MK_CJAJ English Texts Analysis

Extent and Intensity

0/0/1.2. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (lecturer)
Mgr. Veronika Vávrová (lecturer)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Ing. Lenka Matyášová (assistant)
Ing. Mgr. Blanka Pojslová, Ph.D. (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Veronika Vávrová
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

SP4MK_CJAJ/OS01: Fri 27. 9. 16:40–19:15 učebna 51, Fri 4. 10. 14:50–17:25 učebna 51, Fri 22. 11. 14:50–17:25 učebna 51, Fri 6. 12. 16:40–19:15 učebna 51, Fri 13. 12. 16:40–18:20 učebna 51, D. Dvořáková
SP4MK_CJAJ/OS02: Fri 27. 9. 16:40–19:15 učebna 37, Fri 4. 10. 14:50–17:25 učebna 37, Fri 22. 11. 14:50–17:25 učebna 37, Fri 6. 12. 16:40–19:15 učebna 37, Fri 13. 12. 16:40–18:20 učebna 37, J. Kollárová
SP4MK_CJAJ/OS03: Fri 27. 9. 16:40–19:15 učebna 24, Fri 4. 10. 14:50–17:25 učebna 4, Fri 22. 11. 14:50–17:25 učebna 24, Fri 6. 12. 16:40–19:15 učebna 5, Fri 13. 12. 16:40–18:20 učebna 24, R. Mlýnková
SP4MK_CJAJ/OS04: Fri 27. 9. 16:40–19:15 učebna 25, Fri 4. 10. 14:50–17:25 učebna 25, Fri 22. 11. 14:50–17:25 učebna 7, Fri 6. 12. 16:40–19:15 učebna 25, Fri 13. 12. 16:40–18:20 učebna 25, V. Vávrová

Prerequisites

Students enrolling on the course are expected to achieve at least a good pre-intermediate level of English (= Level B1 of the CEFR). 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

• Special Education (programme PdF, N-SPD)

Course objectives

In this level B2 English course, the aim is to consolidate the language skills from the Bachelor's foreign language course (level B1), develop terminology related to the sphere of Special Needs Education and enhance academic skills by means of SNE topics/issues (reading comprehension, discussing, summarizing, argumentation, giving presentations, writing, listening). Students will also be required to show their awarness of basic level B2 grammar.

Syllabus

• Consultation 1: Course introduction and requirements; Visual impairment. Preparation for C2: Text 1, 2 + reading comprehension sheets. Grammar: Present simple, present continuous. Past simple, past continuous, future forms. Consultation 2: Hearing impairment and speech disorders. Preparation for C3: Text 3, 4 + RCS. Grammar: Present perfect simple, present perfect continuous, passive forms, modals. Consultation 3: Behavioural disorders (ADHD). Preparation for C4: Text 5, 6 + RCS. Grammar: Conditionals, articles, countable and uncountable nouns. Consultation 4: Autistic spectrum disorders. Mental impairment (Down syndrome). Preparation for C5: Gathering relevant sources and materials, preparing a 10-minute presentation + questions for discussion. Grammar: A, some, any, no; reported speech, prepositional phrases. Consultation 5: Oral presentations. Grammar: Transitional expressions, phrasal verbs. Exam period: Test. Students who have not completed in-term assignments during the particular semester will not be allowed to take the Final Test! (Student, který nemá splněné průběžné úkoly z jednotlivých témat v rámci daného semestru, nemůže skládat zkoušku z tohoto předmětu!)

Literature

required literature
• e-learning IS.MUNI.CZ

recommended literature
• SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, xx, 220. ISBN 0521476585. info
• PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. 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
• REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
• www.praguepost.com

not specified
• 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

Teaching methods

Consultations in the form of seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes (acitvities developing students' awarness of language skills and systems within B2 level - independent reading and listening tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice, discussions and presentations, e-learning for grammar and vocabulary practice, etc.).

Assessment methods

Level B2 language course. Course requirements: 1)Attendance and active participation in consultations (one absence due to serious reasons is acceptable). 2)Completed in-term tasks. 3)Meeting deadlines. 4)Oral performance (presentation). 5)Test: listening, reading, writing, use of English, SNE terminology. In-term tasks: 1)Preparation for consultations (text analysis, comprehension sheets, vocabulary). 2)Grammar for self-study (IS). Final exam: Test + SNE terminology: listening (14 marks), reading (12 marks), use of English (20 marks), writing (14 marks), terminology (10 marks). Pass mark: 65%. Pro ukončení předmětu jsou předepsány v semestru průběžné kontroly (ústní prezentace, písemné úkoly, atd.), jejichž výsledky jsou započítávány do závěrečného hodnocení. Student, který nemá splněné průběžné úkoly z jednotlivých témat v rámci daného semestru, nemůže skládat zkoušku z tohoto předmětu! For information on course recognition see http://www.ped.muni.cz/katedry-a-instituty/cjv/uznavani-predmetu/.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je vyučován v angličtině a je zakončen testem na úrovni B2.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 14 h.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Požadované znalosti na úrovni B1 (ERR) se prověřují vstupním testem na úvodní konzultaci. Předmět si zapíší pouze ti studenti, kteří úspěšně absolvovali vstupní test.

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