SC4BK_CJAJ English for Social Educators

Faculty of Education
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1.2. 5 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: zk (examination). Other types of completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Fri 25. 1. 16:40–20:10 učebna 36, 16:40–20:10 učebna 38
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
SC4BK_CJAJ/OS01: Fri 22. 2. 8:25–11:55 učebna 42, Fri 15. 3. 8:25–11:55 učebna 42, Fri 19. 4. 14:50–16:30 učebna 42, R. Mlýnková
SC4BK_CJAJ/OS02: Fri 22. 2. 8:25–11:55 učebna 34, Fri 15. 3. 8:25–11:55 učebna 34, Fri 19. 4. 14:50–16:30 učebna 34, J. Vacek
Prerequisites
CJV_AJA2k Entrance Test A2 || CJV_AJA2 Entrance Test A2
Students enrolling on the course are expected to achieve at least a good A2 level of English or higher (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
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
In the compulsorily-optional English for Social Educators, students will consolidate their language skills from secondary school on B1 level, and develop some academic skills in English (specialist oral presentation, academic writing, supporting arguments, discussion, etc.). Students will gradually develop their specialist vocabulary focused on terminology connected to the sphere of education and social spheres. They will also revise grammar on B1 level.
Syllabus
  • SC4BK_CJAJ Angličtina pro sociální pedagogy CONSULTATION 1 Course instructions and requirements. E-learning materials (Texts and other materials in: Studijní materiály SC4BK_CJAJ - Učební materiály). Odpovědníky. 1) Introducing oneself – Personal Questionnaire 2) Topic: Education. Tertiary education. – reading text, discussion Text 1 British Educational System 3) Reading Comprehension Sheet (structure, content, tips) 4) Reading skills – self-study HOMEWORK 1 1) Find an interesting English text on the internet focussing on the topic of new ideas/trends/approaches in education and educational systems. Read the text and fill in the reading comprehension sheet (RCS) according to the instructions (key words, summary, my opinion). Don’t forget to add the website link of the original article! It is necessary to submit the RCS to ODEVZDÁVÁRNA by the date given in sylabus! 2) Print out the materials necessary for Consultation 2 CONSULTATION 2 1) Improving educational systems – presenting interesting information based on texts that students found and read (RCS) and discussion 2) Text 2 Studying at a university –reading text, doing follow-up exercises 3) Topic: Writing my own CV. Letter of application. 4) Topic: How to prepare a successful presentation, presentation tips HOMEWORK 2 1) Find a real advertisement (written in English) offering some job or position that may be interesting for you and try to reply to it. Write a letter of application according to the instructions and write your CV (use the Europass form). Advertisements can be found e.g. on: http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=en&langChanged=true It is necessary to submit the CV and letter of application to ODEVZDÁVÁRNA by the date given in sylabus! 2) Prepare a presentation introducing yourself, your field of study, your profession + summary of an interesting English article connected to your field of study (find the article on the internet/ in a magazine/ book). Presentation should be about 8-10 minutes long, . It is necessary to submit the draft of your presentation to ODEVZDÁVÁRNA by the date given in sylabus! CONSULTATION 3 1) Text 3 Building Bridges – pre-reading discussion, skimming and scanning the text, follow-up tasks 2) Discussion and exercises concerning the social issues CONSULTATION 4 Final presentations – each student is going to present his presentation introducing himself/herself, his/her field of study, his/her current profession (4-5minutes). Second part of the presentation consists of giving a summary of an interesting text connected to the students’ field of study (4-5minutes). Final exam test GRAMMAR REVISION Self-study materials available in IS – Studijní materiály předmětu SC4BK_CJAJ - Učební materiály – Grammar
Literature
    recommended literature
  • E-learning resources in IS.MUNI.CZ
  • SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. The good grammar book : a grammar practice book for elementary to lower-intermediate students of English : with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001, 324 s. ISBN 0194315193. 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
    not specified
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 300 s. ISBN 0521559286. info
Teaching methods
Activities and tasks developing students' language skills and competencies, class and group discussions, vocabulary practice, presentation and soft skills practice, opinion and information sharing, giving arguments, critical thinking, etc.
Assessment methods
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS 1) Attendance and active participation in the consultations - only 1 absence is admitted! 2) Careful preparation for each consultation - submitting homework in due time 3) Oral presentation (8-10 min. long, introducing myself, my field of study, my profession + summary of an article connected to the field of study) 4) Final exam test- 70% passmark. The student who has not completed and submitted continuous tasks during the particular semester or missed more than 1 consultation cannot be credited and cannot be allowed to sit the final exam.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: Pro úspěšné ukončení předmětu jsou předepsány v semestru průběžné kontroly, jejichž výsledky jsou započítávány do závěrečného hodnocení. Jazykovy kurz neni urcen pro zacatecniky
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět bude zapsán po udělení zápočtu za Vstupní test CJV_AJA2k, který si student zapíše v podzimním semestru,test na úrovni A2 složí v lednu, a poté absolvuje předmět SC4BK_CJAJ v jarním semestru. Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 14 hodin.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět si zapíší pouze studenti, kteří úspěšně absolvovali vstupní test na úrovni A2 (ERR). Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.
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