PdF:SV4MP_2AB2 English D - Course Information

SV4MP_2AB2 English for Social Educators - D

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. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (lecturer)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PaedDr. Marta Holasová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Ing. Boris Janča (assistant)
Mgr. Zuzana Janoušková (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Reichová, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (assistant)

Guaranteed by

PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová

Timetable of Seminar Groups

SV4MP_2AB2/PV: Thu 10:40–12:20 učebna 11, J. Vacek

Prerequisites

SV4MP_1AB2 English C
A pass in SV4MP_1AB2 (English for Social Educators - C)

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

• Social and Free Time Education (programme PdF, N-PD)

Course objectives

The student will extend all CEFR B2 language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and will be able to speak on current topics related to his/her academic field of study and professinal career (Future Career; People and Society; Interpersonal Relations)
Students will also deepen their academic skills in: writing a CV, cover letter, Master's Thesis Abstract, research and bibliography resources developing thus his/her own Project on the 'Presentation for a Social Worker's Job Abroad'.

Syllabus

• Topics: 1) Work, job opportunities/applications, qualifications 2) Professional career of a social educator; Advertisements, Job interviews; Plans for the future; 3) Master's thesis abstract 4) Presentation and presentation skills 5) Communication, interpersonal relations, hot social issues Grammar: Articles; reported speech; prepositional phrases; linking expressions; phrasal verbs; modals Test practice: Sentence transformations, word formation, etc. Academic writing: 1) CV and cover letter; 2) Master's thesis abstract 3) Bibliography resources

Literature

• IS.MUNI e-learning materials
• HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info
• CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
• First Certificate in English. Past papers. Reading comprehension.

Teaching methods

Practical language lessons, in-class discussions, e-learning based on IS.MUNI.CZ, Project/ Presentation - Application for a job abroad (including CV, cover letter) Thesis abstract, bibliography sources. Final B2-level test (70% pass).

Assessment methods

Credit/ examination requirements: 1) Attendance (85%) and active participation in classes; 2) Submitted in due time in-term assignments A) Project (CV, cover letter, presentation) B) Master's thesis abstract C) Literature review of Master's thesis resources in English (must be submitted to IS.MUNI in written form prior to the exam); Examination requirements: 2 parts: A) written (parts: listening, reading comprehension, use of English, writing; level B2; pass mark: 70%) B) oral (presentation of student’s bachelor’s or master’s thesis) (The final mark is based on the test score (70%) and oral exam (30%).

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.
General note: Nutno mít absolvovaný předchozí předmět typu C. Studenti skládají závěrečný test na úrovni B2 ERR.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Level B2 Course

Teacher's information

https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1441/jaro2010/SV4MP_2AB2/seminar_PV.qwarp

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