IAJk15 Practical Language 4A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/0/.7. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D. (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
Prerequisites (in Czech)
IAJk12 Practical Language 3B - 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 B2 level. 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
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- discuss everyday topics;
- communicate in everyday situations;
- read and listen to authentic texts at the upper-intermediate level;
- communicate in the language fluently;
- speak about abstract topics, express their opinions;
- present their agreement or disagreement politely in both formal and informal situations.
Syllabus
  • The syllabus includes: speaking activities reading comprehension writing narratives listening comprehension
  • interaction. Students will participate in weekly activities and complete work outside of class in the coursebook and on Moodlinka.
  • New Cutting Edge Upper Intermediate, units 1 - 4, revision of verb forms, forming nouns, gerunds and adjectives, verb forms in the narrative, perfect tenses, articles.
  • Topics: Life circles, Feelings, Adventure, Achievements, How to... (making a list of tips).
Literature
    required literature
  • Cunningham, Sarah, Moor, Peter: New Cutting Edge, Upper-Intermediate, Student´s Book
    recommended literature
  • Cunningham, Sarah, Moor, Peter: New Cutting Edge, Upper-Intermediate, Workbook
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
  • ALTMAN, Roann and Raymond MURPHY. Grammar in use : reference and practice for intermediate students of English. Edited by William E. Rutherford. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989, 267 s. ISBN 0521348439. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments, online work
Assessment methods
Students have to pass 2 continuous tests (passmark - 70%) focused on the vocabulary and grammar covered during the term, prepare a short presentation to revise the previous subject matter, contribute to moodlinka forum 5 times per semester, work on moodlinka course regularly and submit an essay on given topic. During final oral exam they prove their overall grammar and vocabulary knowledge (70%). 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)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every other week.
General note: Předmět je určen studentům NŠ, kteří složili SoZK a připravují se na státnice z AJ.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 konzultací.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2018, recent)
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