SZ7MP_2AB2 English for Academic Purposes

Faculty of Education
Spring 2007
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s) (plus 1 credit for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marika Hildebrandová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SZ7MP_2AB2/01: Mon 18:00–19:40 učebna 6, Wed 18:00–19:40 učebna 6
SZ7MP_2AB2/02: Wed 7:00–8:40 učebna 56
SZ7MP_2AB2/03: Mon 16:10–17:50 učebna 55
SZ7MP_2AB2/04: Tue 16:10–17:50 učebna 53
SZ7MP_2AB2/05: Wed 7:00–8:40 učebna 54
SZ7MP_2AB2/06: Mon 16:10–17:50 učebna 10, M. Hildebrandová
Prerequisites
SZ7MP_1AB2 EAP - C
Level B2 course. A pass in SZ7MP_1AB2
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 80 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/80, only registered: 0/80
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
EAP The intermediate student (Level B2) can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including discussions on his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Final presentation and Final Test at the end of semester.
Syllabus
  • EAP 1 My field of study. Hot issues in my specialisation. Current resources. WWW. 2 Special texts related to the field of studies. Note-taking, skimming for main ideas, scanning, summarizing, interpreting the data. Diploma work annotation and summary 3) Learning difficulties of pupils - Text 19 - Dyslexia 4) Teaching profession. Advantages and Disadvantages. Opinion exchange. Final presentation Texts 19, 20 B2-level Final Test at the end of the course.
Literature
  • VACEK, Jiří and Duncan HENDY. Analýza odborného anglického textu pro studenty společného základu PdF MU (English Texts for Specific Purposes). 1st ed. Masarykova univerzita: Masarykova univerzita, 2006, 102 pp. MU, Pedagogická fakulta, Brno 2006. ISBN 80-210-3967-1. info
  • GILL, Nora, Jiří VACEK, Ruth COUFALOVÁ, Olga INGROVÁ and Jana KOLLÁROVÁ. Communicative ESP Practice for Pre-Service Teachers. 1st ed. Olomouc: Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2003, 109 pp. English Texts. ISBN 80-244-0652-7. info
  • VACEK, Jiří and Matthew NICHOLLS. English Texts With Tests II. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita Brno, 2002, 109 pp. Skripta. ISBN 80-210-2945-5. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Examination requirements: - attendance (not more than 2 classes missed, active class participation, all extra-class tasks and assignments submitted, credit test (level B2/FCE, passing limit – 65%). A two-part final examination: 1) Presentation of the final thesis (topic introduction, aims, structure, etc.) + presentation of three relevant sources of information for the thesis (a book, article and/or internet source). A brief background research must be submitted in written form prior to the exam to e-learning ODEVZDAVARNA - BY 10 APRIL 2007! 2) Reading, comprehension and paraphrasing of an unfamiliar authentic text related to the field of study.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
General note: B2 level final test at the end of the course.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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