AJPV_MPRB Spoken Fluency B

Faculty of Education
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Tatiana Tkačuková, 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
AJPV_MPRB/01: Mon 13:55–14:40 učebna 62, T. Tkačuková
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 40 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/40, only registered: 0/40, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/40
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
In this class, students will develop their speaking and listening skills. Students will actively engage in discussions, expand their vocabulary, presentation skills and speaking skills and have an opportunity to use complex structures in order to express complex ideas.
Syllabus
  • The course will cover various areas of spoken discourse on a range of topics. Students are expected to come to attend classes, work in groups and be prepared to express their opinions on controverial matters.
Literature
  • ANDERSON, Kenneth, Tony LYNCH and Joan MACLEAN. Study speaking : a course in spoken English for academic purposes. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 224 s. ISBN 0521533961. info
  • UR, Penny. Discussions that work : task-centred fluency practice. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1981, vi, 122. ISBN 0521281695. info
Teaching methods
The methods used in teaching are mainly different types of discussion (pair, group, class), reading, listening and giving presentations. All these expect active home preparation.
Assessment methods
Attendence is required since it is impossible to make up a missed discussion. Regarding class contribution, students should participate positively in group and class discussions, and not only when called upon. Students are also required to give several brief presentations to the whole class.
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: 1 hodina.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2013, recent)
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