ZS1BP_AJ3B Language Practice 3B - AJ

Faculty of Education
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Tatiana Tkačuková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
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
ZS1BP_AJ3B/01: Wed 9:20–11:00 učebna 59, T. Tkačuková
Prerequisites
ZS1BP_ASZK Qualifying Exam
The students will have successfully passed the complex exam.
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 New English File Upper-Intermediate supplemented by various additional materials. At the end of the course students should be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at the Intermediate Level and communicate in the language fluently.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook New English File Upper-Intermediate (Unit 7) and New English File Advanced (Unit 1)with Student's book and Workbook. The focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary. During the term the students will present three presentations and write the final test.
Literature
    required literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive and Christina LATHAM-KOENIG. New English file. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, 159 s. ISBN 9780194518000. info
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate and intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 270 s. ISBN 0521557372. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
  • UR, Penny. Grammar practice activities :a practical guide for teachers. 1. publ. (4. print.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, viii, 288. ISBN 0-521-33847-6. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments
Assessment methods
Students have to pass three presentations (70%) on various topics and the final test focused on the vocabulary and grammar covered during the term(70%). Students have to prepare for lessons throughout the whole term and do homework for each lesson, which is the base for their active participation in the seminars. Most of the work is based on students' self-study.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016.
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