JV006 English for Study Abroad

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Belinda Rachael Allan, M.Ed. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Belinda Rachael Allan, M.Ed.
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
JV006/01: Tue 18:00–19:50 učebna 75, B. Allan
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 - Russian || JVp001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JVp002 Entrance Test A2 - German || JVp003 Entrance Test A2 - Russian || JVk001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JVk002 Entrance Test A2 - German || JVk003 Entrance Test A2k - Russian
A pass in any English course at the Faculty of Education or other faculties at MU, at least B1 level knowledge of English is required.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
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
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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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.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to: introduce themselves/their university/faculty and their field of study; share their ideas and discuss different issues associated with the topic of education; write a successful motivation letter; fill in the necessary forms in English; show a good command of vocabulary connected with travelling and living/studying abroad at B1+/B2 level of the CEFR
Syllabus
  • Topics: 1Presentation and presentation skills, introducing oneself, field of study, university,
  • 2 Application forms, motivation letter, communication with university staff,
  • 3 Tips for being successful in an interview
  • 4 Tertiary Education - extension of vocabulary,
  • 5 Travelling, accomodation, board, unexpected situations in a foreign country,
  • 6 Ways of communication, communication with foreigners, cultural differences,
  • 7 Practical experience sharing
Literature
    required literature
  • E-learning resources in IS.MUNI.CZ - Study materials
    recommended literature
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, vi, 263. ISBN 052101171X. info
    not specified
  • 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, continuous tests during semester.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Otevření předmětu v daném semestru závisí na personální kapacitě pracoviště.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2019, recent)
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