ZS1BK_AJ1A Language Practice 1A - AJ

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Irena Hůlková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
ZS1BK_AJ1A/01: Fri 21. 9. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 5. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 12. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 19. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 26. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 2. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 9. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 16. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 23. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 30. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 7. 12. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, Fri 14. 12. 8:00–9:50 učebna 64, I. Hůlková
Prerequisites
NOW( ZS1BK_AF1A Phonetics and Phonology 1A )||( ZS1BK_AF1A Phonetics and Phonology 1A )
Course outline: This is the first stage of a six term course of practical language intended to meet the needs of the future primary school teachers. The students' expected level is B1 according to the levels of the global scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The whole course is designed to lead the students from B1 to B2.
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
The main objective of this course is to focus on particular grammar points, enhance vocabulary and language skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening. Authentic materials will be used and presented throughout the course and due to the additional materials students awareness of diverse cultures will be raised. Students become competent language users and will be able to use the language in everyday situations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students are going to be able to a) discuss everyday topics; b) communicate in everyday situations; c) read and listen to authentic texts at the Intermediate Level and d) communicate in the language fluently.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook New English File INTERMEDIATE (Student's book and Workbook) - Multipack B, see Literature below. The syllabus includes Units 4 - 5, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary.
  • 4A - Back to school, aged 35 - First conditional and future time clauses; Education
  • 4B - In an ideal world... - Second Conditional; Houses
  • 4C - Still friends? - Usually and used to; Friendship
  • 5A - Slow down, you move too fast - Quantifiers; Noun formation
  • 5B - Same planet, different worlds - Articles; Verbs and adjectives + prepositions
  • 5C - Job swap - Gerunds and infinitives; Work
Literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive, Christina LATHAM-KOENIG and Paul SELIGSON. New English file. 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005, 159 s. ISBN 0194384373. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use :pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, vi, 263 s. ISBN 0-521-01171-X. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994, x, 350. ISBN 052152931X. info
Teaching methods
Methods:one-to-one consultations, class discussions, homework, drills.
Assessment methods
Maximum number of points per semester: 200 Pass mark: 140 (part of this sum is also the final written test, students must obtain at least 70% for this final test - if not: two resits of the final test are offered) Written test: 80 points Oral test: 60 points (students gather points that are added to the total sum of points, oral tests do not have resits) Placement test: 10 points Progress test: 10 points Other types of continuous assessment: 40 points
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1349
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017.
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