IAJp03 Grammar 1B - AJ

Faculty of Education
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Helena Špiříková (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IAJp03/01: Mon 10:00–11:50 učebna 50, H. Špiříková
IAJp03/02: Wed 10:00–11:50 učebna 11, H. Špiříková
IAJp03/03: Wed 13:00–14:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), H. Špiříková
IAJp03/04: Wed 15:00–16:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), H. Špiříková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW( IAJp04 Language Practice 1B - AJ )||( IAJp04 Language Practice 1B - AJ )
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
Course Grammar 1B deals with English grammar at intermediate level. The main objective is to summarize and develop the students' knowledge of particular grammar points (see the Outline of the course below).
The main course book is Macmillan English Grammar In Context Intermediate. Also, students are expected to work on the corresponding units of English Grammar in Use - Fourth edition(by R. Murphy) on their own so that in classes the topics can be summarised and particular grammar points practised.
At the end of the course the students should be able to: distinguish differences between grammar structures, form complex sentences, give examples of their own, become competent users of the language.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to (SWBAT) distinguish differences between particular grammar structures and compare them; SWBAT form sentences using the structures discussed; SWBAT provide examples of their own; SWBAT transform sentences using a different structure while keeping the original meaning; SWBAT identify the most common problems and mistakes in grammar.Throughout the semester students are encouraged to link theory in the classroom to practice at schools via practical tasks.
Syllabus
  • Macmillan English Grammar in Context - Units 1-26 / Grammar issues covered:
  • 1.Tenses - present, past and perfect tenses; future
  • 2.There vs. It
  • 3.Questions and question tags
  • 4.Infinitive vs. -ing form
  • 5.Reported speech
  • 6.Conditionals
  • 7.Passive and causative
  • 8.Modals
Literature
    required literature
  • VINCE, Michael. Macmillan English grammar in context : intermediate with key. 1st pub. Oxford: Macmillan, 2008, 232 s. ISBN 9781405071437. info
    recommended literature
  • 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 0521537622. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995, 126 s. ISBN 0521449545. info
  • EASTWOOD, John. Oxford practice grammar : with answers. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999, xiii, 432. ISBN 0194313697. info
  • SWAN, Michael. Practical english usage. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1995, xxx, 658. ISBN 019431197X. info
  • SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. How English works : a grammar practice book : with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997, 358 stran. ISBN 0194314561. info
Teaching methods
independent study; seminar work - class, group and pairwork, homework, drills, observations; discussions
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: attendance (at least 80%); assigned homework (self-study, extra activities in handouts); active participation in class; journal; 1 written progress test; credit test - pass mark 70 %. Students need to collect at least 140 points during the semester: journal 0 - 50; progress test 0 - 50; credit test 0 - 100. Students will be awarded the credit after they have met all the requirements.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
PLEASE NOTE! Due to the quarantine in semester Spring 2020, the credit test will be taken online in the exam period, which is from May to September 2020. Students will sign up for terms in the IS.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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