SZ7BP_2AB1 English for Academic Purposes

Faculty of Education
Spring 2007
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s) (plus 1 credit for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marika Hildebrandová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Šárka Dohnalová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SZ7BP_2AB1/01: Mon 7:55–9:35 učebna 42, D. Hendy
SZ7BP_2AB1/02: Mon 9:45–11:25 budova E - učebna 26, D. Hendy
SZ7BP_2AB1/03: Tue 7:55–9:35 učebna 11, Tue 14:20–16:00 učebna 4, D. Hendy
SZ7BP_2AB1/04: Tue 16:10–17:50 učebna 7, D. Hendy
SZ7BP_2AB1/05: Wed 16:10–17:50 učebna 21, D. Hendy
SZ7BP_2AB1/06: Thu 8:50–10:30 učebna 33, Thu 11:35–13:15 učebna 21, D. Hendy
SZ7BP_2AB1/07: Thu 15:15–16:55 učebna 2, D. Hendy
SZ7BP_2AB1/08: Tue 11:35–13:15 učebna 41, G. Hublová
SZ7BP_2AB1/09: Tue 14:20–16:00 učebna 42, G. Hublová
SZ7BP_2AB1/10: Tue 16:10–17:50 učebna 6, G. Hublová
SZ7BP_2AB1/11: Wed 8:50–10:30 učebna 52, G. Hublová
SZ7BP_2AB1/12: Thu 8:50–10:30 učebna 36, G. Hublová
SZ7BP_2AB1/13: Thu 10:40–12:20 4008, G. Hublová
SZ7BP_2AB1/14: Thu 13:25–15:05 učebna 33, G. Hublová
SZ7BP_2AB1/15: Tue 14:20–16:00 učebna 3, Š. Dohnalová
SZ7BP_2AB1/16: Tue 16:10–17:50 učebna 27, Š. Dohnalová
SZ7BP_2AB1/17: Mon 7:55–9:35 učebna 2, J. Kollárová
SZ7BP_2AB1/18: Mon 10:40–12:20 učebna 2, J. Kollárová
SZ7BP_2AB1/19: Mon 13:25–15:05 učebna 6, J. Kollárová
SZ7BP_2AB1/20: Wed 8:50–10:30 učebna 51, J. Kollárová
SZ7BP_2AB1/21: Wed 10:40–12:20 učebna 18, J. Kollárová
SZ7BP_2AB1/22: Tue 14:20–16:00 učebna 11, J. Vacek
SZ7BP_2AB1/23: Wed 8:50–10:30 učebna 53, J. Vacek
SZ7BP_2AB1/24: Wed 10:40–12:20 učebna 10, J. Vacek
SZ7BP_2AB1/25: Wed 14:20–16:00 učebna 5, J. Vacek
SZ7BP_2AB1/26: Wed 8:50–10:30 učebna 7, Š. Dohnalová
Prerequisites
SZ7BP_1AB1 EAP
A pass in SZ7BP_1AB1 The intermediate student (Level B1) can understand the main ideas of texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including special discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with partners without strain for either party. Can produce an essay on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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
Level B1 Course. Based on the common language learning skills, the student will learn and deepen some other academic skills (oral presentations, discussions, presenting and justifying the point, etc.) in English. The students will be assessed for their active participation in the course (oral and written presentations), as well as for a summary and analysis of an authentic text related to their field of study plus discussion based on special topics (at the examination, at the end of the course).
Syllabus
  • SZ7BP_2AB1 Cizí jazyk B - jazyk anglický 1. Current problems in Czech schools, especially bullying. Text 18. (Discussion, arguing the point. Essay writing. Role-play.) 2. Rules and restrictions. Crime and punishment. Text 11. (Discussion, arguing, supporting arguments. Mini-presentation, slogans, posters.) 3. Interpersonal relations. Non-verbal communication, body language. Text 5. (Opinion exchange, comparing differences and similarities. Role play. Picture descriptions.) 4. Gender, race, cultural differences. Ethnic minorities, immigration. Text 7. (Discussion, arguments based on experience. Problem solving. Reflections based on notes. Discursive composition - pros, cons, conclusions.) 5. Teaching profession. Advantages and disadvantages. Text 12. (Discussion. Expressing opinion. Essay writing.) SPECIAL TASK: My specialization - hot issues in the teacher's course of study. Current resources related to the field of study. E-learning. My future job. (Presentation based on a research.) Final Test (Level B1. Pass limit 65%).
Literature
  • VACEK, Jiří and Duncan HENDY. Analýza odborného anglického textu pro studenty společného základu PdF MU (English Texts for Specific Purposes). 1st ed. Masarykova univerzita: Masarykova univerzita, 2006, 102 pp. MU, Pedagogická fakulta, Brno 2006. ISBN 80-210-3967-1. info
  • GILL, Nora, Jiří VACEK, Ruth COUFALOVÁ, Olga INGROVÁ and Jana KOLLÁROVÁ. Communicative ESP Practice for Pre-Service Teachers. 1st ed. Olomouc: Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2003, 109 pp. English Texts. ISBN 80-244-0652-7. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Practical language lessons. Examination requirements: I. Final presentation: (My field of study - a) course description b) hot issues c) current resources FINAL TEST - Level B1, pass limit 65% II. Oral examination: Part 1 - special text analysis (authentic text related to the student's field of study, length - 5000 words): text summary, analysis, discussion Part 2 - discussion on special topics
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
General note: Pro uspešné ukončení předmětu jsou v průběhu semstru předepsány průběžné kontroly (ustni prezentace, pisemne ukoly, atd.), jejichž výsledky jsou započítávány do závěrečného hodnocení.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Spring 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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