SP4BP_2AB1 English as a Foreign Language - B

Faculty of Education
Spring 2008
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s) (plus 1 credit for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Šárka Dohnalová (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (lecturer)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Kollárová
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SP4BP_2AB1/01: Wed 12:30–13:15 učebna 9, Š. Dohnalová
SP4BP_2AB1/02: Wed 12:30–13:15 učebna 9, Š. Dohnalová
SP4BP_2AB1/03: Mon 13:25–14:10 učebna 11, J. Kollárová
Prerequisites
SP4BP_1AB1 EFL A
A pass in SP4BP_1AB1 The intermediate student (Level B1) can understand the main ideas of texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including special discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with partners without strain for either party. Can produce an essay on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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
Level B1 Course. Based on the common language learning skills, the student will learn and deepen some other academic skills (oral presentations, discussions, presenting and justifying the point, etc.) in English. The students will be assessed for their active participation in the course, oral and written assignments, as well as for final end-of-the-term tests level B1 (pass limit 65%) and their final specialized presentations (level B1).
Syllabus
  • SZ7BP_2AB1 Cizí jazyk B - jazyk anglický Weeks 1 - 4 Topic 1. Current problems in Czech schools. Advantages and disadvantages of teaching. Text 18. (Discussion, arguments based on experience. Role-play.) Grammar revision: Conditionals (revision) Consequence of tences Weeks 5 - 7 Topic 2. Rules and restrictions. Crime and punishment. Text 11. (Discussion, arguing, supporting arguments. Presentation skills. Mini-presentations based on slogans, posters.) Grammar revision: Modals (probability) Weeks 8 - 10 Topic 3. Current issues in the world in respect to the students' specialization (environment, society including disabilities, gender, race, cultural differences, ethnic minorities, immigration, politics, terrorism, etc). Text 6 or 7. (Discussion. Problem solving. Expressing opinion. Reflections based on notes, posters.) Grammar revision: Future tenses. Countables, uncountables. Weeks 11 - 14 Topic 4. My field of study. Building specialized vocabulary. Conference presentations to fellow students with keywords and difficult vocabulary-board work. Current resources related to my specialization including e-resources. Professional language - skills and language of presentations. Exam requirements: Written test Part A - grammar (30%) Part B - topics (30%) Final presentation (40%) !! If a student does not give the final presentation in front of the class, he/she cannot be credited. If a student does not pass the final presentation, he/she must come to an oral exam and speak on the same topic but reaching the required level of presentation skills. !!
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
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Examination requirements: Written test Part A - grammar (30%) Part B - topics (30%) Final presentation (40%) !! If a student does not give the final presentation in front of the class, he/she cannot be credited. If a student does not pass the final presentation, he/she must come to an oral exam and speak on the same topic but reaching the required level of presentation skills. !!
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Level B1 Course.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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