SV4MP_2AB2 English for Social Educators - D

Faculty of Education
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SV4MP_2AB2/01: Tue 14:50–16:30 učebna 58, J. Vacek
SV4MP_2AB2/02: Tue 11:10–12:50 učebna 58, J. Vacek
Prerequisites
SV4MP_1AB2 English C
A pass in SV4MP_1AB2 (English for Social Educators - C)
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 student will extend all CEFR B2 language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and will be able to speak on current topics related to his/her academic field of study and professinal career (Future Career; People and Society; Interpersonal Relations)
Students will also deepen their academic skills in: writing a CV, cover letter, Master's Thesis Abstract, research and bibliography resources developing thus his/her own Project on the 'Presentation for a Social Worker's Job Abroad'.
Syllabus
  • Topics: 1) Work, job opportunities/applications, qualifications 2) Professional career of a social educator; Advertisements, Job interviews; Plans for the future; 3) Master's thesis abstract 4) Presentation and presentation skills 5) Communication, interpersonal relations, hot social issues Grammar: Articles; reported speech; prepositional phrases; linking expressions; phrasal verbs; modals Test practice: Sentence transformations, word formation, etc. Academic writing: 1) CV and cover letter; 2) Master's thesis abstract 3) Bibliography resources
Literature
    required literature
  • IS.MUNI e-learning materials
    recommended literature
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. English vocabulary in use : [upper-intermediate & advanced]. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994, vi, 296. ISBN 0521423961. info
  • CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
  • First Certificate in English. Past papers. Reading comprehension.
Teaching methods
Practical language lessons, in-class discussions, e-learning based on IS.MUNI.CZ, Project/ Presentation - Application for a job abroad (including CV, cover letter) Thesis abstract, bibliography sources. Final B2-level PC test (70% pass).
Assessment methods
Credit/ examination requirements: 1) Attendance and active participation in the classes; 2) All in-term assignments submitted in due time A) Project (CV, cover letter, presentation) B) Master's thesis abstract C) Literature review of Master's thesis resources in English (must be submitted to IS.MUNI Odevzd in written form prior to the exam); Examination requirements: 3 parts: A) written (listening, reading comprehension, use of English, writing; level B2; pass mark: 70%). Test on PC. B) oral (presentation – Applying for a social worker's job abroad) C) oral (presentation of a student’s bachelor’s or master’s thesis) (The final mark is based on the PC test score (70%) and oral presentations (30%).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Nutno mít absolvovaný předchozí předmět typu C. Studenti skládají závěrečný test na úrovni B2 ERR.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Level B2 Course
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1441/jaro2014/SV4MP_2AB2/seminar_PV.qwarp
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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