JVp011 English for Teachers - A

Faculty of Education
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Marie Barotová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (lecturer)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marcela Sekanina Vavřinová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dita Trčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Dita Trčková, Ph.D.
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
JVp011/01: Tue 8:25–10:05 učebna 51, D. Trčková
JVp011/02: Tue 12:05–13:45 učebna 2, D. Trčková
JVp011/03: Thu 8:25–10:05 učebna 39, D. Trčková
JVp011/04: Thu 9:20–11:00 učebna 64, D. Dvořáková
JVp011/05: Thu 12:05–13:45 učebna 59, D. Dvořáková
JVp011/06: Mon 7:30–9:10 učebna 59, D. Dvořáková
JVp011/07: Thu 7:30–9:10 učebna 59, D. Dvořáková
JVp011/08: Mon 13:00–14:40 učebna 59, M. Sekanina Vavřinová
JVp011/09: Thu 11:10–12:50 učebna 24, M. Sekanina Vavřinová
JVp011/10: Mon 9:20–11:00 učebna 64, M. Sekanina Vavřinová
JVp011/11: Wed 11:10–12:50 učebna 63, M. Sekanina Vavřinová
JVp011/12: Wed 14:50–16:30 učebna 63, J. Kollárová
JVp011/13: Mon 13:00–14:40 učebna 6, M. Barotová
JVp011/14: Tue 10:15–11:55 učebna 32, J. Kollárová
JVp011/15: Wed 8:25–10:05 učebna 63, J. Kollárová
Prerequisites
JVp001 Entrance Test A2 - English
A pass in CJV_AJA2 – Entrance test A2 - English. (Úspěšně absolvovaný předmět CJV_AJA2 – Vstupní test A2 - AJ.) The course is designed for students who are at least at the A2 level of English and who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. They can also produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, and can read texts and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to help students achieve B1 level knowledge of English by improving all language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) and systems of the language (grammar and vocabulary) within the given level. The course also intends to introduce and enhance academic vocabulary and skills (writing assignments, summaries, opinions, presentations, etc.).
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to: - understand spoken LSP texts at A2+ level of the CEFR; - understand written LSP texts at A2+ level of the CEFR; - produce a formal email; - successfully participate in a spoken interaction dealing with relevant LSP issues at A2+ level of the CEFR; - give a poster presentation; - use selected specialist terminology in a natural, accurate way; - show a good command of selected grammar structures at A2+ level of the CEFR.
Syllabus
  • In-class topics: 1) Education in the Czech Republic 2) Educational systems in different countries 3) Tertiary education 4) Alternative schools and teaching methods 5) Introduction to special education 6) Current problems in Czech schools Grammar topics: 1) Present simple x continuous 2) Past simple x Past continuous 3) Present perfect 4) Expressing future 5) Revision of tenses 6) Word order 7) Adjectives – comparatives x superlatives 8) Adjectives x adverbs
Literature
    required literature
  • In-class materials available in the IS.
    recommended literature
  • SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. The good grammar book : a grammar practice book for elementary to lower-intermediate students of English : with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001, 324 s. ISBN 0194315193. info
  • GILL, Nora, Jiří VACEK, Ruth COUFALOVÁ, Olga INGROVÁ and Jana KOLLÁROVÁ. Communicative ESP Practice for Pre-Service Teachers. 1st ed. Olomouc: Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2003, 109 pp. English Texts. ISBN 80-244-0652-7. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, x, 380. ISBN 9780521189064. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in Use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, xi, 319. ISBN 9780521675802. info
  • OXENDEN, Clive. New English File - Intermediate. 2011. ISBN 978-0-19-451910-6. info
  • Cambridge advanced learner's dictionary. Edited by Melisa Good. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2008, xiv, 1699. ISBN 9780521674683. info
Teaching methods
Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes. Activities developing students' awareness of language skills and systems within B1 level - listening and reading tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice, discussions and other speaking activities.
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only 2 lessons can be missed), homework set in classes, active participation 2) Poster presentation (10 points) 3) Mid-term test (20 points) 4) Presentation in groups - summary of a text (10 points) 5) Credit test (60 points). Only students who complete all assignments can sit the final test. Pass mark: 65% (65 points out of 100).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: Jazykový kurz na úrovni B1 SERRJ (není určen pro začátečníky).
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Podmínkou zápisu je úspěšné absolvování předmětu JVp001. Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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