AJ2BP_PJ3A Practical Language 3A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ailsa Marion Randall, M.A. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Tamara Váňová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Irena Headlandová Kalischová, Ph.D.
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
AJ2BP_PJ3A/01: Thu 8:00–9:50 učebna 12, A. Randall
AJ2BP_PJ3A/02: Mon 8:00–9:50 učebna 12, A. Randall
AJ2BP_PJ3A/03: Wed 13:00–14:50 učebna 53, A. Randall
AJ2BP_PJ3A/04: Wed 8:00–9:50 učebna 12, A. Randall
AJ2BP_PJ3A/05: Thu 13:00–14:50 učebna 53, A. Randall
Prerequisites
( AJ2BP_PJ1B Practical Language 1B && AJ2BP_GRAB Grammar B && AJ2BP_CF1B Phonetics Seminar B && AJ2BP_PJ2B Practical Language 2B ) || ( AJ2BP_SOZK Complex Exam && AJ2BP_PJ2B Practical Language 2B )
C1 level of English is essential.
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
Students will work on improving their English in all four major skill groups: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The materials used will be provided on the moodlinka course and in paper form at the copy centre. At the end of the course, the students will be able to interpret complex texts and make deductions based on acquired knowledge, lead a discussion, and express their ideas meaningfully in a written form. There will be a presentation in which students are expected as future teachers to be able to prepare a short lesson for the other students.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students be able to: understand spoken English at C1 level understand and react to a written text at C1 level speak English at C1 level write in English at C1 level - both formal and informal language create a piece of work with a child appropriate for the child's age and ability in English make a portfolio of their work discuss basic methodology topics for teaching English
Syllabus
  • The topics covered will be: teaching vocabulary, teaching pronunciation, writing development, teaching grammar, using portfolios, error correction, using music, reading with a purpose.
Literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. info
  • JONES, Leo. New progress to proficiency. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2002, 208 s. ISBN 0521635535. info
  • WATCYN-JONES, Peter and Olivia JOHNSTON. Test your vocabulary. Harlow: Penguin English, 2002, 102 s. ISBN 0582451663. info
  • JONES, Ceri and Russell STANNARD. Inside out. Oxford: Macmillan Education, 2001, 96 s. ISBN 0-333-92341-3. info
  • HIRD, Jon. Inside out. 1st ed. Oxford: Macmillan Education, 2001, [94] s. ISBN 0-333-92345-6. info
  • Inside out., Advanced. [Oxford]: Macmillan, 2001, 1 VHS ster. ISBN 0-333-95937-X. info
  • WATCYN-JONES, Peter. Test your vocabulary. Illustrated by Terry Burton. London: Penguin English, 1991, 105 s. ISBN 0-14-080860-4. info
Teaching methods
The teaching method will be class discussions, group presentations, weekly reading, writing, and listening exercises.
Assessment methods
Attendance (80% minimum) is compulsory) Assessment: For no points but must be done: Placement test. (open 2017-09-18 00:00:00 to 2017-10-18 23:59:59) https://adapt.cjv.muni.cz/test.php?test=1881158767 Portfolio - peer and teacher assessment 10 https://www.screencast.com/t/NZdzsb2Emu Teaching Practice reflection 20 Writing Activity 5 Moodlinka Contributions 5 2 tests 10 All assignments are compulsory. The remaining 50 points can be gained in the oral exam. The examination will be taken in pairs, and students will be asked about what they have read during the semester and will be expected to comment on and express their own opinions about the texts. You will also be asked to comment on your portfolio this semester.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1919
The course is also listed under the following terms 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, Autumn 2018, autumn 2020.
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