ZS1MP_A4A Practical Language AJ

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/3/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Marie Lahodová Vališová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ľuboš Masaryk, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Žaneta Voldánová (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
ZS1MP_A4A/01: Wed 22. 9. to Wed 15. 12. Wed 16:00–17:50 učebna 51, Ž. Voldánová
ZS1MP_A4A/02: Tue 21. 9. to Tue 14. 12. Tue 18:00–19:50 učebna 5, Ž. Voldánová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
ZS1BP_AJ3A Language Practice 3A && ZS1BP_A3B Practical Language AJ
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 Upper-Intermediate Level (level B2 according to CEFR). The basic study material is the coursebook Outcomes Upper Intermediate supplemented by various additional materials. Throughout the semester, students are encouraged to link theory in the classroom to practice at schools via practical tasks. At the end of the course, students should be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at the Upper-Intermediate level and communicate in the language fluently.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the students will: - develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills at the Upper-Intermediate Level (B2 according to CEFR);
- be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at the Upper-Intermediate Level and communicate in the language fluently.
Syllabus
  • The syllabus includes: speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities.
  • Students will participate in weekly activities and complete work outside of class in the coursebook and in MS Teams.
  • Textbook: Outcomes Upper Intermediate, 2nd edition
  • Units 9 to 12
  • Topics: Careers and studying, Socialising, Transport and travel, Health and medicine
Literature
    required literature
  • DELLAR, Hugh and Andrew WALKLEY. Outcomes. Second edition. Andover: National Geographic Learning, 2016, 213 stran. ISBN 9781305093386. info
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate and intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 270 s. ISBN 0521557372. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments, observations
Assessment methods
Maximum number of points received during the semester: 200; Pass mark: 140 points; 1) Students need to pass the final written test focused on vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading covered during the term: 80 points (pass mark is 70%, two re-sits are offered, 1 to repeating students); 2) Oral exam proving overall grammar and vocabulary knowledge: 60 points (students gather points that are added to the total sum of points, oral tests do not have re-sits); 3) Placement test: 10 points (first class in the semester); 4) Progress test: 10 points (midterm); 5) Journal: 40 points; Students have to prepare for lessons throughout the whole term and do homework for each lesson, which is the base for their active participation in the seminars. Most of the work is based on students' self-study.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020.
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