JAT04 English for Teachers of Science II

Faculty of Science
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Monika Ševečková, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Science Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Science
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JAT04/01: Mon 1. 3. to Fri 14. 5. Thu 10:00–11:50 J2, J. Kubrická
Prerequisites
B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (https://www.examenglish.com/B1/index.php)
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 aim of the course is to improve the students´ knowledge of academic grammar and vocabulary on B2 level of CEFR with an emphasis on communication skills. The topics studied will touch upon the issues of educational science and teaching methodology and will be related to the scientific disciplines studied.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to understand the main points of an academic text on educational science and relate it to their own field of study; provide formative feedback to a colleague on their writing and speaking; understand the structure of an abstract; give an academic presentation; teach a CLIL microlesson; apply academic grammar and vocabulary on B2 level.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction - vocabulary for studying, academic collocations 2. Education for the future - conditionals 3. Education for the future - listening skills 4. Intelligence - reported speech 5. Lesson planning - modal verbs 6. CLIL - principles, benefits, academic vocabulary 7. CLIL II - speaking skills 8. Micro-lessons - students´ presentations 9. Micro-lessons - students´ presentations 10. Abstract 11.Revision, reflection
Literature
  • WINTERBOTTOM, Mark and James DE WINTER. Approaches to learning and teaching science : a toolkit for international teachers. Edited by Paul Ellis - Lauren Harris. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017, iv, 155. ISBN 9781316645857. info
  • DALE, Liz and Rosie TANNER. CLIL activities : a resource for subject and language teachers. Edited by Scott Thornbury. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, x, 284. ISBN 9780521149846. info
  • THOMAS, Barbara and Laura MATTHEWS. Cambridge vocabulary for first certificate with answers : self-study vocabulary practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, vi, 137. ISBN 9780521697996. 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
Teaching methods
Seminar - discussions, presentatins, reading, listening, etc.
Assessment methods
continuous assessment - presentation (microteaching), abstract, reflection
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/jaro2021/JAT04/index.qwarp
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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