ZS1BK_AJ2B Language Practice 2B - AJ

Faculty of Education
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/0/.7. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Sýkorová, 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
ZS1BK_AJ2B/OS01: Fri 21. 2. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 28. 2. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 7. 3. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 14. 3. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 28. 3. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 4. 4. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 11. 4. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 18. 4. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 25. 4. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 2. 5. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 9. 5. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, Fri 16. 5. 9:20–11:00 učebna 34, K. Sýkorová
Prerequisites
The basic study material is New English File Upper Intermediate. The students who do not pass Practical language 2A and 2B have to take a revision test covering the syllabus of the two courses (ZS1BP_AJ2A and AJ2B) to be able to continue in ZS1BP_AJ3A.
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 Upper-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 Upper-Intermediate Level and communicate in the language fluently.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook New English File UPPER -INTERMEDIATE (Student's book and Workbook), see Literature bellow. The syllabus includes Units 3 - 4, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary.
Literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive and Christina LATHAM-KOENIG. New English file. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, 159 s. ISBN 9780194518000. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate and intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 270 s. ISBN 0521557372. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521532892. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
  • UR, Penny. Grammar practice activities : a practical guide for teachers. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1988, viii, 288. ISBN 0521329442. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments
Assessment methods
Students have to pass 2 short progress tests (70%) focused on the vocabulary and grammar covered during the term, submit and only then can they sit the final oral exam proving their overall grammar and vocabulary knowledge (70%) at the end of the term. 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 (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.
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