AJ2103 Practical Language 2A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Monika Hrubá (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Filip Pultar (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jaroslav Suchý (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Helena Worthington, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zuzana Kršková, 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
AJ2103/01: Thu 8:00–9:50 učebna 62, H. Worthington
AJ2103/03: Mon 16:00–17:50 učebna 56, M. Hrubá
AJ2103/04: Mon 14:00–15:50 učebna 64, F. Pultar
Prerequisites
AJ2102 Practical Language 1B
AJ2102 Practical Language 1B
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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 authentic listening and reading practice. The main aim is to promote learning and achieve progress by focusing on personal engagement in using English. The course is also an opportunity to explore various teaching techniques and ways to use a cultural context for facilitating language use.
Learning outcomes
Students will develop all four skill areas, reading, listening, speaking and writing, for better communication at an advanced level (CEFR C1), they will work on extending the range and accuracy of their language as well as register. Ss will learn to analyze language for teaching purposes and will be aware of the fact that they are changing their roles - from being the users of the language into being a source of information about the language and language model providers. As an added value to the course, students will focus on and improve key study skills (e.g., organizing study time, critical thinking, dealing with extended texts, writing assignments, etc.).
Syllabus
  • The course is based on 'Outcomes Advanced Student's Book' coursebook (DELLAR, Hugh and Andrew WALKLEY. Outcomes Advanced Student's Book. Second edition. Andover: National Geographic Learning, 2017. ISBN 9781305651920) - Units 9, 10, 11. Attention will be paid to reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Additional work (grammar, listening, vocabulary work) will be incorporated where appropriate according to the students' needs. Main topics discussed: Work, Health and Illness, Play. Other materials (for homework and coursework) are available from Mood-link.
Literature
    required literature
  • DELLAR, Hugh and Andrew WALKLEY. Outcomes. Second edition. Andover: National Geographic Learning, 2017, 214 stran. ISBN 9781305651920. info
    recommended literature
  • Dictionary of English language and culture (Variant.) : Longman dictionary of English language and culture [1992, Longman] : Longman dictionary of English language and culture [1998, Longman]. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2005, ix, 294. ISBN 0521614031. info
  • Hornby, A. S. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Oxford, 2001. ISBN 0-19-4431538. info
Teaching methods
The classes will include discussions, pair-work, group-work, giving and listening to presentations as well as listening to recordings and videos. Regular self-study will be required.
Assessment methods
Requirements: Students will attend a total of 2 hours every week.
  • Since this is a practical language course, attendance is expected. The department sets the level of attendance at 80%, so it is suggested that students not miss more than 2 classes. Students are expected to arrive to class on time and bring their own copy of the coursebook. Failure to do so may result in their attendance not being counted towards meeting the minimum requirement.
    Active participation; all assigned homework/continuous assessment tasks (oral as well as written); written exam and oral interviews in pairs During the whole semester students are encouraged to consider whether they could use or adapt the activities for their own teaching. Additional info in the course in Mood-link.
    • Language of instruction
    English
    Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
    Study Materials
    The course is taught annually.
    Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
    Teacher's information
    http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz
    Missing the class - students are expected to do the work covered in the lesson they missed on their own (including preparation for next time) and catch up with the group by next lesson. Homework - students are required to do the assigned homework whether written or oral, and are also expected to work on their own with the material covered in the lesson (e.g. go through a text again and look up all unknown vocabulary). Dictionary work - students should be able to work with a good monolingual dictionary, e.g. Oxford Learner's Dictionary listed in the Literature section above or any other of the same kind. Additional materials are available from Mood-link.
    Note for students who travel on Erasmus or have a foreign internship, etc.: If you spend a semester abroad, it is theoretically possible to enroll in this course and complete it, provided you meet all course requirements through self-study and, above all, pass the final in-class exam/credit test after you return home. There is no extra work needed. It is recommended that you communicate with the teacher prior to your departure on Erasmus and then stay in touch, informing them upon your return.
  • Each ECTS credit represents 25 to 30 hours of work/semester (both in class and self-study).
  • Full-time students are expected to attend 26 hours of seminars. The remaining 24–34 hours are dedicated to self-study.
    AI
  • In the course, the use of AI is permitted for learning purposes but not for cheating. The use of AI may be forbidden altogether in specific assignments or by individual teachers.
  • It is acceptable to use AI for brainstorming ideas, basic proofreading, and suggestions for improvement. It is unacceptable to have a text generated, translated or reformulated.
  • Remember to acknowledge all innovative ideas that are not yours. For generated ideas, use in-text citations. At the end of each assignment, state how you worked/did not work with AI.
  • When in doubt, consult your teacher.
    • The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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