SZ3BP_2AB1 English for Technology Teachers - B

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Marcela Sekanina Vavřinová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Belinda Rachael Allan, M.Ed. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dita Trčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Christopher Williams, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ivana Hovořáková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Dita Trčková, 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 – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SZ3BP_2AB1/01: Thu 10:00–11:50 učebna 10, D. Trčková
SZ3BP_2AB1/02: Mon 16:00–17:50 učebna 55, D. Trčková
SZ3BP_2AB1/03: Tue 10:00–11:50 učebna 64, D. Dvořáková
SZ3BP_2AB1/04: Thu 8:00–9:50 učebna 63, D. Dvořáková
SZ3BP_2AB1/05: Mon 10:00–11:50 učebna 59, Ch. Williams
SZ3BP_2AB1/06: Tue 12:00–13:50 učebna 63, Ch. Williams
SZ3BP_2AB1/07: Mon 8:00–9:50 učebna 2, Ch. Williams
SZ3BP_2AB1/08: Thu 10:00–11:50 učebna 58, Ch. Williams
SZ3BP_2AB1/09: Wed 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Ch. Williams
SZ3BP_2AB1/10: Thu 18:00–19:50 učebna 72
SZ3BP_2AB1/11: Wed 14:00–15:50 učebna 72, B. Allan
SZ3BP_2AB1/12: Wed 8:00–9:50 učebna 63, B. Allan
SZ3BP_2AB1/13: Mon 12:00–13:50 učebna 10, B. Allan
SZ3BP_2AB1/14: Wed 12:00–13:50 učebna 59, B. Allan
SZ3BP_2AB1/15: Thu 12:00–13:50 učebna 38, Ch. Williams
Prerequisites
SZ3BP_1AB1 English for Tech. Teachers - A
A pass in SZ3BP_1AB1 – English for Technology Teachers – A. (Úspěšně absolvovaný předmět SZ3BP_1AB1 – Angličtina pro učitelství praktického vyučování – A.) The course is designed for students who are at least at the A2+ level of English and who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. They can also produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, and can read texts and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
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 aim of the course is to help students achieve B1 level knowledge of English by improving all language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) and systems of the language (grammar and vocabulary) within the given level. The course also intends to introduce and enhance academic vocabulary and skills (preparing and giving presentations, expressing opinions, writing formal emails, etc.).
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to: - understand spoken LSP texts at B1 level of the CEFR; - understand written LSP texts at B1 level of the CEFR; - produce a formal email; - successfully participate in a spoken interaction dealing with relevant LSP issues at B1 level of the CEFR; - give an oral presentation on a specialist topic related to the student's field of study; - use selected specialist terminology in an accurate, natural way; - show a good command of selected grammar structures at B1 level of the CEFR
Syllabus
  • In-class topics: 1) Giving presentations 2) Current problems in Czech schools 3) Special needs education 4) Studying abroad Grammar topics: 1) Modal verbs 2) Conditional clauses 3) Simple passive 4) Countable x uncountable nouns, quantifiers 5) Relative pronouns, relative clauses 6) Phrasal verbs 7) Verbs – gerund x infinitive 8) Prepositions, Prepositional phrases (adjectives, verbs) 9) Determiners, Pronouns.
Literature
    required literature
  • In-class materials available in the IS.
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, x, 380. ISBN 9780521189064. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in Use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, xi, 319. ISBN 9780521675802. info
  • Cambridge advanced learner's dictionary. Edited by Melisa Good. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2008, xiv, 1699. ISBN 9780521674683. info
  • GAIRNS, Ruth and Stuart REDMAN. Oxford word skills. 1st publ. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008, 254 s. ISBN 9780194620031. info
  • SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. The good grammar book : a grammar practice book for elementary to lower-intermediate students of English : with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001, 324 s. ISBN 0194315193. info
Teaching methods
Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes. Activities developing students' awareness of language skills and systems within B1 level - listening and reading tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice, discussions and other speaking activities.
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only 2 lessons can be missed), homework set in classes, active participation. 2) Interactive presentation in pairs. 3) Exam – written + oral part. Only students who complete all assignments can take the exam. Both parts of the exam need to be passed (written part – 49/75 points, oral part – 16/25 points). Pass mark: 65% (65 points out of 100). Written part: listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing. Oral part: monologue (1 minute) + dialogue (6 minutes).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz úrovně B1 zakončený písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B1.
The course is taught annually.
General note: Kurz úrovně B1 zakončený písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B1.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2019.
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