IAJp02 Language Practice 1A - AJ

Faculty of Education
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Irena Hůlková, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IAJp02/01: Tue 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, G. Oaklandová
IAJp02/02: Thu 11:00–12:50 učebna 64, G. Oaklandová
IAJp02/03: Wed 18:00–19:50 učebna 64, G. Oaklandová
IAJp02/04: Wed 16:00–17:50 učebna 51, G. Oaklandová
Prerequisites
NOW( IAJp01 Phonetics and Phonology 1A - AJ )||( IAJp01 Phonetics and Phonology 1A - AJ )
B1 according to SERRJ
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 the course is to develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills at the intermediate Level. The basic study material is the coursebook Outcomes intermediate supplemented by various additional materials.Throughout the semester students will be encouraged to link theory in the classroom to practice at schools via practical tasks. 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.
Learning outcomes
The student: - ´s language level is B1 in both spoken and written language; - has learned about the way learning centers and learner autonomy work in the lessons; - has read a book/a part of a book in English and has worked on his/her journal.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook Outcomes INTERMEDIATE (Student's book), see Literature bellow. The syllabus includes Units 1 to 4, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary. 1st/2nd/3rd lesson - placement test results analysis, Unit 1: First class 4/5th lesson - Unit 2: Feelings 6th lesson - Video based lesson 7th lesson - Progress test 8/9th lesson - Unit 3: Time off 10/11th lesson - Unit 4: Interests 12th lesson - Video based lesson 13th lesson - Final test Oral test is in the exam period.
Literature
  • 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
  • HEWINGS, Martin. English pronunciation in use : self-study and classroom use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, 192 s. ISBN 9780521619608. info
  • OXENDEN, Clive and Christina LATHAM-KOENIG. New English file. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, 159 s. ISBN 9780194518000. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use :pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, vi, 263 s. ISBN 0-521-01171-X. info
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. English vocabulary in use : [upper-intermediate & advanced]. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994, vi, 296. ISBN 0521423961. info
Teaching methods
learning centers, language advisory, pair, group and class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments (teaching practice task), learning centres, journal and self-reflection
Assessment methods
Requirements: 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 No. 1: 10 points Progress test: 10 points. Other types of continuous assessment: 40 points FURTHER INFORMATION ON POINTS: PROGRESS TEST: 100-95% 10 POINTS 94-85% 9 POINTS 84-75% 8 POINTS 74-70% 7 POINTS LESS THAN 70% 1 POINT
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
Please, do not buy any textbooks before being told which ones in your first lesson by your teacher.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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