IAJ05 Grammar 2A - AJ

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Karolína Mistríková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Žaneta Voldánová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Renata Jančaříková, 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
IAJ05/OS01: Fri 4. 10. 14:00–17:50 učebna 51, Fri 29. 11. 14:00–17:50 učebna 51, Sat 7. 12. 8:00–11:50 učebna 51, Ž. Voldánová
IAJ05/OS02: Fri 20. 9. 14:00–17:50 učebna 51, Fri 15. 11. 14:00–17:50 učebna 51, Sat 23. 11. 8:00–11:50 učebna 51, Ž. Voldánová
IAJ05/01: Wed 15:00–16:50 učebna 58, K. Mistríková
IAJ05/02: Tue 15:00–16:50 učebna 41, K. Mistríková
IAJ05/03: Mon 12:00–13:50 učebna 38, K. Mistríková
IAJ05/04: Wed 17:00–18:50 učebna 56, K. Mistríková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
IAJ03 Grammar 1B - 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
Course Grammar 2A deals with English grammar at intermediate level. The main objective is to summarize and develop the students' knowledge of particular grammar points (see the Outline of the course below). The main course book is Macmillan English Grammar In Context Intermediate. Also, students are expected to work on the corresponding units on their own so that in classes the topics can be summarised and particular grammar points practised.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to (SWBAT) distinguish differences between particular grammar structures and compare them; SWBAT form sentences using the structures discussed; SWBAT provide examples of their own; SWBAT transform sentences using a different structure while keeping the original meaning; SWBAT identify the most common problems and mistakes in grammar. Throughout the semester students are encouraged to link theory in the classroom to practice at schools via practical tasks.
Syllabus
  • Grammar issues covered (based on Macmillan Grammar in Context - Units 27-48); The topics of Units 1-26 were covered in Grammar 1B course
  • 1 Nouns
  • 2 Articles
  • 3 Quantity
  • 4 Pronouns
  • 5 Adjectives
  • 6 Adverbs
  • 8 Comparatives, Superlatives
  • 9 Prepositions; Prepositions in Phrases
  • 10 Phrasal verbs
  • 11 Conjunctions and other Connectors
  • 12 Relative Clauses
  • 13 Purpose and Result
Literature
    required literature
  • VINCE, Michael. Macmillan English grammar in context : intermediate with key. 1st pub. Oxford: Macmillan, 2008, 232 s. ISBN 9781405071437. info
    recommended 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
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995, 126 s. ISBN 0521449545. info
  • EASTWOOD, John. Oxford practice grammar : with answers. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999, xiii, 432. ISBN 0194313697. info
  • SWAN, Michael. Practical English usage. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005, xxx, 658. ISBN 9780194420983. info
  • ALEXANDER, L. G. Longman English grammar practice. Harlow: Longman, 1990, 250 s. ISBN 0582045886. info
  • ALEXANDER, L. G. Longman English grammar. Edited by R. A. Close. London: Longman, 1988, 374 pp. ISBN 0-582-55892-1. info
  • EASTWOOD, John. Oxford practice grammar. with answer. 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, ix, 439. ISBN 9780194579803. info
Teaching methods
independent study; seminar work - class, group and pairwork, homework, drills, observations; discussions
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: Daily students: attendance (at least 80%); assigned homework (self-study, extra activities in handouts); active participation in class; writing journals (at least 70 %); 1 topic presentation; credit test - pass mark 70 %, two resits possible. Students will be awarded the credit after they have met all the requirements. Combined students: Progress test (25 points), Journal including the teaching practice task (25 points), Final written test (50 points, pass mark 70%). Maximum number of points per semester: 100 Pass mark: 70
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3719
Combined students (Ž. Voldánová) - https://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=3719 AI: In the course, the use of AI is permitted for learning but not for cheating. It is acceptable to use AI for brainstorming ideas, basic proofreading, and suggestions for improvement. It is unacceptable to have a text generated, translated or reformulated. Remember to acknowledge all innovative ideas that are not yours. For generated ideas, use in-text citations. At the end of each assignment, state how you worked/did not work with AI. When in doubt, consult your teacher.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2023.
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