SV4MP_2AB2 English for Social Educators - D

Faculty of Education
Spring 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (assistant)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SV4MP_2AB2/01: Thu 10:15–11:55 učebna 59, J. Vacek
SV4MP_2AB2/02: Thu 12:05–13:45 učebna 5, 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 their CEFR B2 language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and will be able to speak on current topics related to their academic field of study and professinal career (Problem addiction. Work with addicts. Prevention; Social issues of today. Homelessness. Un/Employment. Applying for a job. Future career;)
Students will also deepen their academic skills in: Writing a CV, cover letter, Master's thesis abstract developing thus their presentation skills in the 'Presentation for a Social Worker's Job Abroad' project.
Syllabus
  • Topics:
  • 1) Hot social issues. Problem addictions. Prevention.
  • 2) Studying Abroad. Social educator's qualification and experience. Plans for future career.
  • 3) Current social issues. Interpersonal relations. Family issues. Un/Employment. Homelessness.
  • HOME ASSIGNMENTS: A. PROJECT Poster - Job Advertisement: Creating a job opportunity. Poster presentation. Shortlisting job applicants. Job interview.
  • B. Master's thesis ABSTRACT in English. Title. Topic. Structure. Recommendations.
  • SELF-STUDY Grammar: Tenses, reported speech; conditional sentences; articles;prepositional phrases; linking expressions; gerund or infinitive; phrasal verbs;
  • Vocabulary practice. Reading and Listening comprehension (level B2)
  • Test practice: Sentence transformation, word formation, listening, reading comprehension, essay writing, etc.
  • Academic writing: 1) Essay writing 2) Master's thesis abstract
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 a Felicity O'DELL. English vocabulary in use :[upper-intermediate]. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, 309 s. ISBN 978-0-521-67743-1.
  • CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
  • Cambridge English First 5, CUP 2012, ISBN: 9781107603318
  • First Certificate in English. Past papers. Reading comprehension.
    not specified
  • GOUGH, Chris. English vocabulary organiser :100 topics for self-study. Hove: LTP language, 2001, 224 s. ISBN 1-899396-36-5. info
Teaching methods
Seminars. Practical language lessons. In-class discussions. E-learning based on IS.MUNI.CZ, Project/Presentation
Assessment methods
1) Attendance and active participation in the classes (only 2 classes can be missed) 2) All in-term assignments submitted in due time A) Project (Job advert, poster presentation, job interview) B) Master's thesis abstract Final examination requirements: A) Written part (listening, reading, use of English, writing; (total = 70 marks; pass mark = 45). Test on PC. B) Oral part:
a Monologue (1-minute talk about the student's field of study and master's thesis) b)Dialogue (6-minute discussion of two students on a particular topic) Total: 30 marks; Pass mark = 20
Final grade
A=100-93, B=92-86, C=85-79, D=78-72, E=71-651) Attendance and active participation in the classes (only 2 classes can be missed) 2) All in-term assignments submitted in due time A) Project (Job advert, poster presentation, job interview) B) Master's thesis abstract Final examination requirements: A) Written part (listening, reading, use of English, writing; (total = 70 marks; pass mark = 45). Test on PC. B) Oral part:
a Monologue (1-minute talk about the student's field of study) b)Dialogue (6-minute discussion of two students on a particular social topic) Total: 30 marks; Pass mark = 20
Final grade
A=100-93, B=92-86, C=85-79, D=78-72, E=71-65
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Studenti skládají závěrečný test na PC. Ústní část zkoušky ve dvojicích.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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