A2BP_PJ2B Practical Language 2B

Faculty of Education
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ailsa Marion Randall, M.A. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Tamara Váňová (assistant)
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
A2BP_PJ2B/01: Thu 13:55–15:35 učebna 10, A. Randall
Prerequisites
A2BP_PJ2A Practical Language 2A
Students will have finished successfully A2BP_PJ2A and started working with the textbook New English File Advanced.
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
This course will primarily be based upon Units 6-7 in New English File Advanced. Through practice, students will become more comfortable and more proficient using new complex structures. They will also develop a more sophisticated sense of the subtleties of English, (collocations, connotations, register, etc). They will further develop their reading skills (extra material provided) and work on their listening skills. At the end of the course students will understand and be able to discuss topics included in the course, make arguments for and against, discuss and evaluate advantages and disadvantages of particular issues; present, explain and justify their views.
Syllabus
  • Units 6-7 New English File Focus on culture: real-life objects, cultural and social issues The topics will include: 1. Migration. Free movement. Reasons for migration 2. Cultural adaptation and assimilation from the historical perspective and today 3. Argumentative essay 4. National cuisine, local ingredients, balanced diet 5. Healthy lifestyle. Exercise. Sport 6. Professional sport under the pressure of fans and money 7. Humor in English speaking countries and across the globe 8. Political satire (BBC production) 9. Portfolios - students' monitoring of progress in English language learning
Literature
  • Oxenden, C., Ch. Latham-Koenig. New English File Advanced. Student's Book. Oxford: OUP, 2010.
  • Oxford collocations dictionary for students of English. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002, xiii, 897. ISBN 0194312437. info
  • Oxford advanced learner's dictionary. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000, 1 CD-ROM. ISBN 0194367959. info
Teaching methods
The classes will involve class discussions, pair-work, group-work and learning centres. The students are encouraged to make the most of their classtime and work regularly toward their proficiency. Also, students are expected to complete all required homework.
Assessment methods
Continuous assessment: active participation in class and on the mood-link-a all required homework participation in 3 discussion fora 1 written assignment submission of a web-based portfolio credit test interview passmark 70%
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 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021.
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