FSpS:v2044 Preparation for English Langua - Course Information

v2044 Preparation for English Language Examination I

Extent and Intensity

0/13/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. et Mgr. Zuzana Handlová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Daniela Dlabolová (assistant)
PhDr. Renata Prucklová (assistant)

Guaranteed by

PhDr. Renata Prucklová
Language Centre, Faculty of Sports Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: PhDr. Renata Prucklová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Sports Studies Division – Language Centre

Timetable of Seminar Groups

v2044/01: Mon 8. 1. 10:00–12:30 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Mon 15. 1. 10:00–12:30 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Mon 22. 1. 10:00–12:30 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Mon 29. 1. 10:00–13:20 E34/225 - seminární místnost

Prerequisites

B1 level of English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required

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

there are 35 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to deepen students’ existing knowledge of sport-related topics while broadening their reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in English. At the end of the course students are required to have reached level B2 of CEF. Successful graduates of this course will acquire a more advanced command of professional terminology in sport science, health, anatomy and coaching. Besides, the study will focus on practising advanced grammatical phenomena as well as developing writing skills.

Syllabus

• Language for studying • Cause and effect • Physiology of exercise • Fitness and Medical Problems • Sports injuries • Heart disease • Diet and Health • Sports training

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 0521532892. info
• HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. info

Teaching methods

Language seminar: speaking, reading, listening, writing

Assessment methods

The course is focused on creating an effective learning climate by implementing the principles of communicative approach, engaging students in problem-based learning, and using a case method simulations that promote active learning. Students are supposed to find topics for each week in the interactive syllabus section, and prepare them for the following classes. The classes comprise practising reading, writing and speaking skills. Frequently used methods and procedures to reach these objectives are: for oral skills: practising of delivering presentations + their evaluation and analysis, class discussions, brainstorming activities, practising of giving instructions; for listening: selective listening, making notes from listening, listening for key words; for reading: finding key words in a text, skimming, scanning, checking understanding of a text (true/false etc.), making comments on the text; for writing: productive + reproductive writing, academic writing (advantages/disadvantages, summary etc.) The course is completed by a written multiple-choice credit test including grammar and vocabulary. After a proper registration class-attendance becomes compulsory, 1 missed attendance is accepted.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials

Teacher's information

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1451/podzim2016/v2044/um/

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