CONTENT OF THE COURSE:

English for Specific Purposes (for geography) - ESP - work with specialized texts, audio and video, vocabulary build up

Academic English  - EAP - presentations and  discussions, academic vocabulary 

Grammar -  only specific areas

No textbook. I have prepared study materials - handouts which are available in IS. I expect you to print them out and bring them to seminars.

OBJECTIVES

• building your specific vocabulary for geography in reading and listening activities
• discussing topics that are useful for your exams JA001 and JA002
• practising speaking and presentation skills in academic context
• revising specific grammar features of academic English
• moving towards B1+ or B2 level skills needed for reading, listening to and talking and writing about geographical topics

PRE-REQUISITES 

- entrance level B1 !!!
Use a diagnostic test (type JTEST  on  https://is.muni.cz/auth/predmety/katalog?fakulta=1431).  With lower level you may find it too difficult to participate and work reasonably well. With higher level you may have different expectations, so consider registering for a different course, e.g. JAZ03, Výběrová angličtina JA003, or a course from Autonomous Learning section. See http://www.cjv.muni.cz/cs/#

CREDITS - IF YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS:

• attendance is compulsory - you can be absent twice in the semester
• homework is compulsory - completion of activities before and after sessions
• credit test in Week 13

CONTACT : dlabolova@sci.muni.cz , office hours Wednesday 12.15 - 13.00  or any time arranged by email

• If you have any questions you can write me an email or arrange a meeting by email
• I will appreciate your corrections of misprints in my texts, dead links and I will be grateful for all good suggestions
• In case of technical problems contact etech@fi.muni.cz     

The course is not obligatory, though it is recommended  as a preparation for the JA001 and JA002 exams.