FF:cjva2p Online English Course II - Course Information

cjva2p Online Course of Academic English for the Humanities

Extent and Intensity

0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

PhDr. Ivana Malovičová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Šárka Roušavá, B.A. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Mgr. Libor Štěpánek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Renata Hajslerová (lecturer)
Mgr. Pavel Reich, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Petra Trávníková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Lenka Zouhar Ludvíková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Renata Hajslerová
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Renata Hajslerová
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre

Prerequisites

(FAKULTA(FF)||FAKULTA(FSS))&&(TYP_STUDIA(BMN))&&(FORMA(K))&&(!OBOR(AJ)&&!OBOR(AJA)&&!OBOR(AJU)&&!OBOR(PAJ)&&!OBOR(EP)&&!OBOR(EBA)&&!OBOR(EGO)&&!OBOR(SOA)&&!OBOR(CUSO)&&!OBOR(KSJ)&&!OBOR(VPLZA))&& PdF:ADAPT_AJ Adaptive Test && !NOWANY( cjva2U Recognition of English II , cjva2b English II , cjva2m English II ) && (! CJVA2U Recognition of English II ) && (! cjva2b English II ) && (! cjva2m English II )
This course is intended for part-time students who have an intermediate/upper-intermediate knowledge of English. Passing the cjva1p course is not a prerequisite. An exemption to study the full-time course CJVA2B or CJVA2M can be exceptionally granted to the students who apply for it should the capacity of the seminar groups allow. To pass the entrance test students need to enroll to ADAPT_AJ. This is a compulsory test with various language options for students of Master studies. It is to be found in the catalogue of the Pedagogical Faculty. To get more information go to https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1411/podzim2013/CJVAT01/qwarp. If you do not pass this test, you will not be registered in the course. In this case you can either attend an English course at a language school, register an online course Online_A offered by the Pedagogical Faculty MU (no attendance) or do a self-study course.Do not cheat in the test as you are likely not to be able to follow the CJVA2M course if you do not have the required knowledge.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 220 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/220, only registered: 0/220, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/220

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to achieve the B2 level (based on the Common European Framework of Reference) of English language competence. Students can understand the main ideas of relatively complex text on both concrete and academic/professional topics, including discussions in their field of specialisation; can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party; can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of academic/professional subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Listening: Students can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. They can understand most media news and current affairs programmes. Reading: Students can read academic/professional texts without great difficulty. They can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt a particular stance or viewpoint. Spoken interaction: Students can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. They can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining their views. Written interaction: Students can write both formal and informal letters/emails, applications and cover letters. Spoken production: Students can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of academic/professional subjects related to their field of study and interest. They can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Students can write short academic texts, summaries and resumes. Written production: Students can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their field of study and interest. They can write a short academic text, summary, and resume passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. Grammar accuracy: Students show a relatively high degree of grammatical control. They do not make errors which cause misunderstanding, and can correct most of their mistakes. They can also use some complex sentence forms. Grammar and language fluency: Students can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo; although they can be hesitant as they search for patterns and expressions, there are few noticeably long pauses. Coherence: Students can use a limited number of cohesive devices to link their utterances into clear, coherent discourse, though there may be some short pauses in a long contribution

Syllabus

• 1. Presentation Skills 2. Professions 3. News and Media 4. Literature 5. History 6. Music 7. Social Sciences 8. Arts 9. Politics and International Relations 10. Futurism

Literature

required literature
• A II Seminar materials
• ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor, Janice DE HAAFF, Alena HRADILOVÁ and David SCHÜLLER. Academic English – Akademická angličtina: Průvodce anglickým jazykem pro studenty, akademiky a vědce (Academic English: a guide for students, academics and scientists). Praha: Grada, 2011, 224 pp. ISBN 978-80-247-3577-1. info

recommended literature
• Effective presentations. Edited by Jeremy Comfort. 1st ed. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001. 80 s. ISBN 0-19-457065-7.
• Giving presentations. Edited by Mark Ellis - Nina O'Driscoll. 6. impr. Harlow : Longman, 1997. 96 s. ISBN 0-582-06441-4.
• Murphy,R. English Grammar in Use, CUP 1995
• Swan, M. Practical English Usage, OUP 1995
• Slabá, D., Strnadová, Z. Obecně odborná angličtina/Professional English, Leda 1995
• Thomson, A.J., Martinet, A.V.A Practical English Grammar, OUP 1986
• BBC broadcasting, Euronews and CNN

Teaching methods

It is an online course, without class participation. This online course is based on readings, vocabulary and grammar drills and a guidance how to give presentations.

Assessment methods

The course is completed by an exam which consists of a written test based on the study materials covered in the course and other sources at B2 level according to CEFR. The written part of the test includes reading and listening comprehension, tests the knowledge of English vocabulary and grammar and ability to write an argumentatave text. The oral part of the exam is in the form of an academic presentation on an academic/professional topic. A written abstract of the presentation is required too.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Information on completion of the course: zkouška se skládá z písemné a ústní části. Písemná část ověřuje schopnost porozumět slyšenému a psanému text, znalost mluvnice a lexika a schopnost napsat argumentativní text. Ústní zahrnuje prezentaci doplněnou písemným abstraktem.
The course is taught each semester.
General note: Výstupní úroveň B2 podle ERR pro hodnocení jazyků. Požaduje se vstupní znalost angličtiny na středně pokročilé úrovni. Vstupní úroveň ověřuje test, jehož splnění je prerekvizitou pro kurz. Registrace testu probíhá pod kódem ADAPT_AJ.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: individuální konzultace.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Je nutné splnit vstupní test ADAPT_AJ z katalogu Pedagogické fakulty na středně pokročilé úrovni - online.

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