AJ2BP_PJ2A Practical Language 2A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Dr. Rita Chalmers Collins (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Aaron Marc Collier, B.A.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ2BP_PJ2A/01: Mon 15:15–16:55 respirium (4. nadzemní podlaží), R. Collins
AJ2BP_PJ2A/02: Tue 11:35–13:15 učebna 58, R. Collins
AJ2BP_PJ2A/03: Thu 12:30–14:10 učebna 34, R. Collins
Prerequisites (in Czech)
AJ2BP_SZKO Qualifying Exam || AJ2BP_SOZK Qualifying Exam
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course provides practical applications for English including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will improve their facility with the language through discussions, exercises, assignments and presentations. The goal of this course is to maximize the use of English in various formats through activities designed to improve students'language skills. This course is an opportunity to explore various teaching techniques and ways to use a cultural context for facilitating language use.
Syllabus
  • This class meets weekly and requires active participation. Students will be required to facilitate a learning center, write on-line forums, and complete a book review. Students will cover the final units in "Inside Out Upper Intermediate" and begin working in "Inside Out Advanced." Students will end the semester with a credit test.
Literature
  • KAY, Susan, Vaughan JONES, Philip KERR and Jon HIRD. Inside out. 1st ed. Oxford: Macmillan, 2001, 159 s. ISBN 0-333-75760-2. info
  • JONES, Ceri, Tania BASTOW and Jon HIRD. Inside out. 1st ed. Oxford: Macmillan, 2001, 159 s. ISBN 0-333-91740-5. info
Teaching methods
This class uses a variety of methods including mini-lecture, group discussions, presentations, and projects on Moodlinka.
Assessment methods
Assessment for this course is based on a 100 point scale: Forum (minimum 4 entries) 16 points Book Review 20 points Circle Talks 15 points Credit Test 30 points Participation 19 points TOTAL 100 points
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2009, recent)
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