SZ7_AJ1 English for Study Abroad

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (assistant)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SZ7_AJ1/01: Wed 11:10–12:50 učebna 65, R. Mlýnková
Prerequisites
CJV_AJA2 Entrance Test A2 || CJV_AJA2k Entrance Test A2 || CJV_NJA2 Entrance Test A2 || CJV_NJA2k Entrance Test A2 || CJV_RJA2 Entrance Test A2 - Russian || CJV_RJA2k Entrance Test A2k
A pass in any English course at the Faculty of Education or other faculties at MU, B1 level knowledge of English is required.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 16 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/16, only registered: 0/16, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/16
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students who consider studying abroad with specific communication and language skills to be able to cope with various situations when studying in a foreign country. The course will focus on revising and extending the vocabulary connected to travelling, education, studying abroad, cultural differences, etc. Students will learn how to fill in the forms, present themselves and their university and how to write a motivation letter.
Syllabus
  • 1 Ways of communication, communication with foreigners, cultural differences,
  • 2 Education - extension of vocabulary,
  • 3 Presentation and presentation skills, introducing oneself, field of study, university,
  • 4 Travelling, accomodation, board,
  • 5 Unexpected situations in a foreign country,
  • 6 Application forms, motivation letter, communication with university staff,
  • 7 Practical experience sharing
Literature
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, vi, 263. ISBN 052101171X. info
  • Roberts, R., Buchanan, H., Pathare, E. Navigate intermediate. Oxford University Press, 2015.
  • LANE, Sarah. Instant academic skills : a resource book of advanced-level academic skills activities. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011, 128 stran. ISBN 9780521121620. info
  • HARDING, Keith and Liz TAYLOR. International express : student's book ; intermediate ; with pocket book and multiROM. 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007, 152 s. ISBN 9780194576529. info
Teaching methods
class and group discussions, presentation and soft skills practice, expressing opinion and sharing experience, giving arguments etc.
Assessment methods
Course requirements: attendance, active participation in classes, oral presentation, completed in-term writing assignments.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
General note: Otevření předmětu závisí na personální kapacitě pracoviště odd. CJV na PdF.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017.
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