SP4MP_1AB2 English for Special Educators - C

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Vávrová (lecturer)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (assistant)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (assistant)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SP4MP_1AB2/T01: Mon 22. 9. to Fri 19. 12. Wed 13:00–14:35 Učebna S11 (58), M. Oplatková Plocková, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
SP4MP_1AB2/01: Tue 12:05–13:45 učebna 33, V. Vávrová
SP4MP_1AB2/04: Mon 16:40–18:20 učebna 57, R. Mlýnková
Prerequisites
B1 level knowledge of English is required. The B1 student 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. He or she can also 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
The course mission is to develop students' receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) language skills and to enhance their grammar and vocabulary knowledge at level B2 by means of academic topics/issues related to the sphere of special needs education. After completing the course, students can use selected SNE terminology with natural and sophisticated control, show a good command of selected grammar structures, understand both written and spoken academic texts at level B1+/B2, can write a formal letter + simple project statement, and can give an oral presentation on a particular SNE issue.
Syllabus
  • 1) Course introduction. Introduction to SNE terminology. 2) Visual impairment. 3) Hearing Impairment. 4) Formal letter; Project Statement. 6) Integration of pupils with sensory impairment in mainstream primary schools. 7) Speech disorders and speech therapy. 8) Physical impairment. 9) Down syndrome. Grammar: Present simple X continuous; Past simple X continuous; Future in English; Introduction to word formation, abstract vocabulary; Present perfect tenses; Sentence transformations I; Passive forms; 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 (activities developing language skills and grammar/vocabulary knowledge at level B2: listening and reading tasks, grammar and vocabulary practice, pair/group/class discussions and other kinds of speaking activities, collaborative writing, preparing and giving presentations, providing peer-feedback, etc.).
Assessment methods
Course requirements and continuous assessment components' weights: 1) Attendance (only two classes can be missed); 2) Active participation in classes + completed assigned in-term tasks; 3) Mid-term test (20 marks); 4) Completed in-term writing assignments (15 marks); 5) Oral presentation (15 marks); 6) Credit test (50 marks); Total: 100 marks; PASS MARK = 65 marks (65%). In order to be credited, students must respect and meet all course requirements. 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. Kurz je určen pro studenty s minimální úrovní anglického jazyka B1 dle SERRJ.
The course is taught annually.
General note: Kurz na úrovni B2. Předmět navazuje na bakalářské jazykové kurzy úrovně B1.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Level B2 English course for students with entrance knowledge at B1 level of the CEFR.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2014, recent)
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