IAJp02 Language Practice 1A - AJ

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)
Bc. Mgr. Sonia Homolka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jan Kuda (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petra Pašalov (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Michaela Sojková Šamalová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Irena Hůlková, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IAJp02/OS01: Fri 18. 10. 8:00–11:50 učebna 54, Sat 26. 10. 8:00–11:50 učebna 57, Fri 15. 11. 8:00–11:50 učebna 54, P. Pašalov
IAJp02/OS02: Fri 20. 9. 8:00–11:50 učebna 54, Sat 12. 10. 8:00–11:50 učebna 57, Fri 1. 11. 8:00–11:50 učebna 54, P. Pašalov
IAJp02/01: Tue 18:00–19:50 učebna 12, S. Homolka
IAJp02/02: Tue 16:00–17:50 učebna 12, S. Homolka
IAJp02/03: Thu 18:00–19:50 učebna 54, J. Kuda
IAJp02/04: Thu 16:00–17:50 učebna 54, J. Kuda
IAJp02/05: Wed 17:00–18:50 učebna 54, J. Kuda
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
B1 according to CEFR
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 main objective of the course is to develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills at the intermediate Level. The basic study material is the coursebook Outcomes intermediate supplemented by various additional materials.Throughout the semester students will be encouraged to link theory in the classroom to practice at schools via practical tasks. At the end of the course students are going to be able to a) discuss everyday topics; b) communicate in everyday situations; c) read and listen to authentic texts at the Intermediate Level and d) communicate in the language fluently.
Learning outcomes
The student:
- 's language level is B1 in both spoken and written language; - has learned about the way learning centers and learner autonomy work in the lessons;
- has read a book/a part of a book in English and has worked on his/her journal.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook Outcomes INTERMEDIATE (Student's book), see Literature below. The syllabus includes Units 1 to 4, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and the development of students' vocabulary. The written part of the credit test takes place in the last lesson; the speaking part in the examination period.
Literature
    required literature
  • DELLAR, Hugh and Andrew WALKLEY. Outcomes. Second edition. Andover: National Geographic Learning, 2016, 213 stran. ISBN 9781305093348. info
    not specified
  • 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
  • HEWINGS, Martin. English pronunciation in use : self-study and classroom use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, 192 s. ISBN 9780521619608. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use :pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, vi, 263 s. ISBN 0-521-01171-X. info
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. English vocabulary in use : [upper-intermediate & advanced]. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994, vi, 296. ISBN 0521423961. info
Teaching methods
learning centres, language advisory, pair, group and class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments, journal and self-reflection
Assessment methods
Maximum number of points per semester: 100 Pass mark: 70 (part of this sum is also the final written and oral test, students must obtain at least 70% for these final tests - if not: two resits of the final test are offered) Written test: 40 points Oral test: 30 points; Progress test: 10 points. Other types of continuous assessment: 20 points FURTHER INFORMATION ON POINTS: PROGRESS TEST: 100-95% 10 POINTS 94-85% 8 POINTS 84-75% 6 POINTS 74-70% 4 POINTS LESS THAN 70% 2 POINTS
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
In the course, the use of AI is permitted for learning but not for cheating. 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 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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