PdF:AJc212 Practical Language 2A - Course Information

AJc212 Practical Language 2A

Extent and Intensity

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

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Barbora Kašpárková, Ph.D. (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

AJc212/01: Fri 16. 9. 10:00–11:50 učebna 67, Fri 30. 9. 10:00–11:50 učebna 67, Fri 14. 10. 10:00–11:50 učebna 67, Fri 4. 11. 10:00–11:50 učebna 67, Fri 18. 11. 10:00–11:50 učebna 67, Fri 2. 12. 10:00–11:50 učebna 67, B. Kašpárková

Prerequisites

Praktický jazyk 1A a 1B, Gramatika A, B, Fonetika a fonologie A,B

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

• DAP English Language and Literature Teacher Education for Lower Secondary Schools (programme PdF, C-CV)
• English Language Teacher Education for Lower Secondary Schools (programme PdF, C-CV)
• English Language Teacher Education for Lower Secondary Schools – qualification to teach another subject (programme PdF, C-CV)
• ZS1 English Language Teacher Education for Lower Secondary Schools (programme PdF, C-CV)

Course objectives

The course 'Practical language' is focused on the development of real-life communicative skills at advanced level by means of creative grammar work, personalized speaking tasks, lexis presented in context and realistic listening and reading. The main aim is to promote learning and achieve progress by focusing on personal engagement. At the end of the course students will be able to discuss their views of particular issues, present and defend their arguments and compare advantages and disadvantages, and summarize a problem.

Syllabus

• The course is based on "New English File Advanced". This term Units 1-2 will be covered with equal attention paid to reading, speaking and listening skills. Additional work (grammar, listening, vocabulary work) will be incorporated where appropriate according to the students' needs. • Topics: • Unit 1 • What motivates me? Who am I? Whose language is it? • Unit 2 • Once upon a time Are there really 31 hours in a day? 50 ways to leave your lover

Literature

recommended literature
• HORNBY, Albert Sydney. Oxford advanced learner's dictionary of current English. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002, xii, 1539. ISBN 0194315851. info
• HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. info
• MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1985, viii, 328. ISBN 0521287235. info

not specified
• New English File Advanced

Teaching methods

pair work, group work, group and class discussion, homework, on-line activities focused on practising reading, listening and writing, self-tests

Assessment methods

Requirements: attendance highly recommended but not mandatory; active participation; all assigned homework; 1 progress test, writing assignment; credit test and interview

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 24 hodin.

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
  
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