AJ1RC_JC2A Practical Language 2A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/0/36. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Minaříková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Irena Headlandová Kalischová, 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
Prerequisites (in Czech)
AJ1RC_JC1A Practical Language && AJ1RC_JC1B Practical language 1B
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. The basic study material is the coursebook New English File Upper-Intermediate supplemented by various additional materials. 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.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook New English File UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (Student's book and Workbook), see Literature bellow. The syllabus includes Units 1-3, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary.
Literature
    required literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive and Christina LATHAM-KOENIG. New English file. 1st pub. Oxford: Oxford University., 2008, 160 s. ISBN 9780194518420. info
    recommended literature
  • UR, Penny. Grammar practice activities :a practical guide for teachers. 1. publ. (4. print.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, viii, 288. ISBN 0-521-33847-6. info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments
Assessment methods
Students have to pass a progress test (70%), a final test (70%) focused on the vocabulary and grammar covered and the final oral exam proving their overall grammar and vocabulary knowledge (70%) at the end of the term. 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 week.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: konzultace.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016.
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