PdF:A2BP_PJ2A Practical Language 2A - Course Information

A2BP_PJ2A Practical Language 2A

Extent and Intensity

0/0/2. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Irena Headlandová Kalischová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Tamara Váňová (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Irena Headlandová Kalischová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

A2BP_PJ2A/Kombi01: Fri 21. 9. 15:00–16:50 učebna 10, Fri 12. 10. 15:00–16:50 učebna 10, Fri 26. 10. 15:00–16:50 učebna 10, Fri 9. 11. 15:00–16:50 učebna 10, Fri 23. 11. 15:00–16:50 učebna 10, Fri 7. 12. 15:00–16:50 učebna 10, I. Headlandová Kalischová
A2BP_PJ2A/Prez01: Wed 12:00–13:50 učebna 53, I. Headlandová Kalischová

Prerequisites

( A2BP_PJ1B Practical Language 1B && A2BP_GR1B Grammar B && A2BP_SFFB Phonetics Seminar B ) || A2BP_SOZK Complex Exam
Successful completion of the course AJ1102.

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

Students will practise and work on improvement of their language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and language means (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation), working towards C1 level according to CEFR. Students will further enhance their soft skills (e.g. use of signpost language in presentations) and critical thinking. They will also learn to analyze the language for the purpose of teaching.

Learning outcomes

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 general topic, SWBAT produce a clear, detailed escription/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. • * 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. •

Syllabus

• This semester we will continue with the textbook NEF Advanced and cover units 5-6B, dealing with topics such as law/state control/tyrany, art/artists/personal preferences, medical issues, or travel/experience/sense of adventure.

Literature

required literature
• Oxenden, C., & Latham-Koenig, C. (2010). New English file: Advanced. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

recommended literature
• Barker, Ch. (2003). Cultural studies: Theory and practice. London: SAGE Publications.
• Summers, D. (1992). Longman dictionary of English language and culture. Harlow, Essex, England: Longman

Teaching methods

Presentations, written assignments, class discussions, practical exercises, online group discussions, extensive reading.

Assessment methods

The general pass mark for this course is 70%. Throughout the semester there will be various tasks that make up the Continuous Assessment (CA). CA will be based on work done in class as well as out-of-class assignments (more details in the Interactive Syllabus); the student must achieve at least 70% of the total number of points by the end of term to be able to proceed to the final test in the exam period.

Language of instruction

English

Further Comments

The course is taught annually.

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2018, recent)
  
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