IAJ04 Language Practice 1B - AJ

Faculty of Education
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Bc. Mgr. Sonia Homolka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Žaneta Voldánová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Irena Hůlková, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IAJ04/OS01: Sat 24. 2. 12:00–13:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 1. 3. 14:00–15:50 učebna 56, Fri 22. 3. 14:00–15:50 učebna 56, Sat 6. 4. 12:00–13:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Sat 4. 5. 12:00–13:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 17. 5. 14:00–15:50 učebna 56, Ž. Voldánová
IAJ04/OS02: Sat 24. 2. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 1. 3. 16:00–17:50 učebna 56, Fri 22. 3. 16:00–17:50 učebna 56, Sat 6. 4. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Sat 4. 5. 14:00–15:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 17. 5. 16:00–17:50 učebna 56, Ž. Voldánová
IAJ04/PrezSem02: Mon 18:00–19:50 učebna 11, S. Homolka
IAJ04/PrezSem03: Mon 10:00–11:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), S. Homolka
IAJ04/PrezSem04: Wed 10:00–11:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), S. Homolka
IAJ04/PrezSem05: Wed 14:00–15:50 učebna 53, S. Homolka
Prerequisites (in Czech)
IAJ02 Language Practice 1A - 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 the Intermediate Level (level B1 according to CEFR). The basic study material is the Outcomes Intermediate supplemented by various additional materials. Throughout the semester students are encouraged to link theory in the classroom to practice at schools via practical tasks. 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 Intermediate Level and communicate in the language fluently.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course the students will: - develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills at the Intermediate Level (B1 according to CEFR); - be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at the Intermediate Level and communicate in the language fluently. Developing English skills and encountering EFL methodology can help students prepare better for possible opportunities of teaching English to their future pupils.
Syllabus
  • The basic study material is the coursebook Outcomes INTERMEDIATE (Student's book), see Literature below. The syllabus includes Units 5 to 8, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary and grammar knowledge.
Literature
    required literature
  • DELLAR, Hugh and Andrew WALKLEY. Outcomes. Second edition. Andover: National Geographic Learning, 2016, 213 stran. ISBN 9781305093348. info
  • Outcomes int.
    not specified
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate and intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 270 s. ISBN 0521557372. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
  • 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(teaching practice task), observation
Assessment methods
Requirements: Maximum number of points per semester: 100 Pass mark: 70 (part of this sum is also the final written and oral test, students must obtain at least 70% for these final tests - if not: two resits of the final test are offered) Written test: 40 points; Oral test: 30 points; Progress test: 10 points; Journal: 20 points
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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