AJ1104 Practical Language 2B

Faculty of Education
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/3/0. 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
AJ1104/Prez01: Thu 13:00–14:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), A. Randall
AJ1104/01: Fri 15. 2. 13:00–14:50 učebna 58, Fri 1. 3. 13:00–14:50 učebna 58, Fri 15. 3. 13:00–14:50 učebna 58, Fri 29. 3. 13:00–14:50 učebna 58, Fri 12. 4. 13:00–14:50 učebna 58, Fri 3. 5. 13:00–14:50 učebna 58, A. Randall
Prerequisites
AJ1103 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.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course students will be able to conduct lessons entirely in English, they will be able to analyze and assess the effectiveness of various activities, and will also have experience in creating their own. Their language skills will have further developed toward C1 level.
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
    required literature
  • Oxenden, C., Ch. Latham-Koenig. New English File Advanced. Student's Book. Oxford: OUP, 2010.
    recommended literature
  • 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 passmark 70%
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: kombinované studium: výuka v blocích.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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