JV006 English for Study Abroad

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Belinda Rachael Allan, M.Ed. (seminar tutor)
Jitka Autratová (assistant)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radim Herout
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: Mon 14:00–15:50 učebna 67, B. Allan
Prerequisites
CEFR B1 level knowledge of English is highly recommended.
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: 7/16, 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
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students who consider studying abroad with specific communication, language and intercultural 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 education in English, studying abroad, cultural differences, English for academic purposes, etc.
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;
  • show a good command of vocabulary connected with living/studying abroad at B1+/B2 level of the CEFR.
  • Other choices include presentations in English and a very short course of academic writing.
    • Syllabus
    • Possible topics may include:
    • Presentation and presentation skills,
    • Introducing oneself, field of study, university,
    • Intercultural communication,
    • Accommodation, studying at university and unexpected situations in a foreign country,
    • Culture shock and cultural differences,
    • Practical experience sharing
    Literature
      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. Activities are a mix of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
    Assessment methods
    Course requirements: 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.
    Teacher's information
    https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/
    The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022.
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