JVk014 English for Special Educators II

Faculty of Education
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1.3. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Dita Trčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Belinda Rachael Allan, M.Ed. (lecturer)
Daniel Gerrard, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Dita Hochmanová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Mirjana Georgieva Slavíková (lecturer)
Christopher Williams, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radim Herout
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
JVk014/01: Fri 16. 10. 16:00–18:50 učebna 51, Fri 30. 10. 16:00–18:50 učebna 51, Fri 27. 11. 16:00–18:50 učebna 51, Fri 4. 12. 16:00–18:50 učebna 51, Fri 11. 12. 16:00–17:50 učebna 51, D. Hochmanová
JVk014/02: Fri 16. 10. 16:00–18:50 učebna 60, Fri 30. 10. 16:00–18:50 učebna 60, Fri 27. 11. 16:00–18:50 učebna 60, Fri 4. 12. 16:00–18:50 učebna 60, Fri 11. 12. 16:00–17:50 učebna 60, D. Trčková
JVk014/03: Fri 16. 10. 16:00–18:50 učebna 3, Fri 30. 10. 17:00–19:50 učebna 5, Fri 27. 11. 16:00–18:50 učebna 2, Fri 4. 12. 16:00–18:50 učebna 4, Fri 11. 12. 16:00–17:50 učebna 5, M. Slavíková
JVk014/04: Fri 16. 10. 16:00–18:50 učebna 57, Fri 30. 10. 16:00–18:50 učebna 57, Fri 27. 11. 16:00–18:50 učebna 57, Fri 4. 12. 17:00–19:50 učebna 57, Fri 11. 12. 16:00–17:50 učebna 57, Ch. Williams
Prerequisites
Students enrolling in 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 connects ideas in a simple way. He or she can also 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
Course objectives
The aim of this B2 level course is to consolidate language knowledge and skills acquired in the Bachelor's English language course (level B1), acquire additional special needs education terminology and enhance academic skills within level B2 of the CEFR by means of up-to-date special needs education topics and issues (reading and listening comprehension; speaking; formal writing). In terms of academic skills, the focus is mainly on presentation skills and expressing specialist opinion. Students will also be required to show their command of level B2 grammar.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to: understand spoken LSP texts at B1+ to B2 level of the CEFR; understand written LSP texts at B1+ to B2 level of the CEFR; produce a short report on an issue related to special needs education; successfully participate in a spoken interaction dealing with SN issues at B1+ to B2 level of the CEFR; use specialist terminology; show a good command of selected grammar structures at B1+ to B2 level of the CEFR.
Syllabus
  • Session 1: Course introduction. General problems in schools ADHD; Listening, Writing a report, Giving feedback. Session 2: Speech disorders; Reading, How to summarize, How to describe experience. Session 3: Autism, Specific learning difficulties; Abstract, How to give instructions, How to ask questions. Session 4: Physical and sensory impairments; Working with vocabulary (collocations), Sharing good practice Session 5: Sharing good practice, Revision.
Literature
    required literature
  • In-class materials designed for teaching ESP.
    recommended literature
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. 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. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, xii, 88. ISBN 9780521476607. 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
Teaching methods
Task based seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes (activities developing students' language skills plus grammar and vocabulary knowledge at level B2: independent reading, listening and writing tasks; class discussions and presentations; etc.).
Assessment methods
Level B2 language course. Credit requirements: 1) Attendance and active participation in the sessions (two absences due to serious reasons are acceptable). 2) Completed in-term tasks (MA thesis abstract, report, presentation, sharing good practice group activity, glossary) 3) Meeting deadlines. 4) Final oral exam
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou zkouškou na počítači a ústní zkouškou. Úroveň zkoušky je B2.
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je vyučován v angličtině a je zakončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 15 hodin.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Vstupní znalost anglického jazyka min. na úrovni B1.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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