IAJk12 Practical Language 3B - AJ

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IAJk12/01: Fri 21. 2. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Fri 28. 2. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Fri 7. 3. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Fri 14. 3. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Fri 21. 3. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Fri 28. 3. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Fri 4. 4. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Fri 11. 4. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Fri 25. 4. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Fri 2. 5. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, Fri 9. 5. 8:00–9:50 učebna 59, A. Dobrovolná
Prerequisites (in Czech)
IAJk09 Language Practice 3A - 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
The main objective of the course is to develop speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills at the Upper-Intermediate Level (level B2 according to CEFR). The basic study material is the coursebook Outcomes Upper - Intermediate supplemented by various additional materials. Throughout the semester students are encouraged to link theory in the classroom to practice at schools via practical tasks. At the end of the course, students should be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at the Intermediate Level, and communicate in the language fluently.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the students will: - develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills at the Intermediate Level (B2 according to CEFR);
- be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at the Intermediate Level and communicate in the language fluently.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook Outcomes UPPER-INTERMEDIATE, see Literature below. The syllabus includes Units 5-8, topics: Sports and Interests, Accommodation, Nature, Crime and Punishment. The focus is on speaking and listening activities and the development of students' vocabulary.
Literature
  • DELLAR, Hugh and Andrew WALKLEY. Outcomes. Second edition. Andover: National Geographic Learning, 2016, 213 stran. ISBN 9781305093386. info
  • OXENDEN, Clive and Christina LATHAM-KOENIG. New English file. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, 159 s. ISBN 9780194518000. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments, observations
Assessment methods
Maximum number of points received during the semester: 100; Pass mark: 70 points; 1) Students need to pass the final written test focused on vocabulary, grammar, listening, and reading covered during the term: 40 points (pass mark is 70%; two re-sits are offered); 2) Oral exam proving overall grammar and vocabulary knowledge: 30 points (students gather points that are added to the total sum of points, oral tests do not have resits); 3) Progress test: 5 points (midterm); 5) Other types of continuous assessment: journal 25 points (5 points per entry); Students have to prepare for lessons throughout the whole term and do homework for each lesson, which is the base for their active participation in the seminars. Most of the work is based on students' self-study.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 konzultací.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1885
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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