SZ3BP_1AB1 English for Technology Teachers - A

Faculty of Education
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Vávrová (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (assistant)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Veronika Vávrová
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SZ3BP_1AB1/01: Thu 12:05–13:45 učebna 11, V. Vávrová
Prerequisites
CJV_AJA2 Entrance Test A2
A pass in CJV_AJA2 – Entrance test A2 - English. (Úspěšně absolvovaný předmět CJV_AJA2 – Vstupní test A2 - AJ.) The course is designed for students who are at least at the A2 level of English and who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. They can also produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, and can read texts and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to help students achieve B1 level knowledge of English by improving all language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) and systems of the language (grammar and vocabulary) within the given level. The course also intends to introduce and enhance academic vocabulary and skills (writing assignments, summaries, opinions, presentations, etc.).
Syllabus
  • In-class topics: 1) Education in the Czech Republic. 2) Educational systems in different countries. 3) Tertiary education. 4) Stages of human life. 5) Alternative schools and teaching methods. 6) Introduction to special education. 7) Current problems in Czech schools. Grammar topics: 1) Present simple x continuous. 2) Past simple. 3) Past continuous. 4) Present perfect. 5) Expressing future. 6) Revision of tenses. 7) Word order, making questions. 8) Adjectives – comparatives x superlatives. 9) Adjectives x adverbs.
Literature
    required literature
  • In-class materials available in the IS.
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in Use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, xi, 319. ISBN 9780521675802. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, x, 380. ISBN 9780521189064. info
  • Cambridge advanced learner's dictionary. Edited by Melisa Good. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2008, xiv, 1699. ISBN 9780521674683. info
  • HARRISON, Richard. New Headway academic skills : level 1 student's book : reading, writing, and study skills. 1st publ. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, 71 s. ISBN 9780194715584. info
  • 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
Teaching methods
Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes. Activities developing students' awareness of language skills and systems within B1 level - listening and reading tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice, discussions and other speaking activities.
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only 2 lessons can be missed), homework set in classes, active participation. 2) Poster presentation (10 points). 3) Mid-term test (20 points). 4) Presentation in groups - summary of a text (10 points). 5) Credit test (60 points). Only students who complete all assignments can sit the final test. Pass mark: 65% (65 points out of 100). Only students who have completed all assignments can sit the credit test!
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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