SZ3BP_1AB1 English for Technology Teachers 1

Faculty of Education
Spring 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (lecturer)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (assistant)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Kollárová
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SZ3BP_1AB1/OS01: Thu 8:25–9:10 učebna 55, J. Kollárová
Prerequisites
CJV_AJA2k Entrance Test A2 || CJV_AJA2 Entrance Test A2
The English course for intermediate students (Level B1) who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., who can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, and can read texts and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
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
In the compulsorily-optional English for didactic technologies 1, the students will consolidate their language skills from secondary school (Pass in 'maturita' in English is required), and will learn some selected academic skills (oral presentation, supporting argument, discussion, etc.) in English. Successful students will be credited for active participation in the lessons, for oral and written presentations and tests.
Syllabus
  • Topic 1 Education in the CR and the UK. Tertiary education. Texts on education, similarities and differences, universities Study skills – discussion based on experience, expressing opinion, making a statement, Academic skills – basic reading techniques, mini-presentation Assignments – long-term task – create your own specialized topic based vocabulary Grammar - revision of present tense simple+continuous, prepositions of time and place Topic 2 My future work, job description, dream job Texts on various jobs and future occupations Study skills – opinion exchange, personal experience, reflection based on notes Academic skills – critical thinking, note taking Grammar – past tense simple+continuous Assignments – topic based vocabulary Mid-term test Revision of vocabulary and grammar (tenses) studied in the first part of the term Topic 3 People and interpersonal relationships. Texts on friendship, family relationship, partnership Study skills – giving and supporting arguments, comparing similarities and differences, describing people Academic skills –- expressing opinion, short writing Grammar – adjectives – personal qualities, comparatives, superlatives, Assignments – short description of a person, topic based vocabulary Topic 4 Bullying and other problems in schools Texts on problems in schools Study skills – discussion, opinion exchange, supporting arguments Academic skills - dialogues and arguments Grammar – present perfect simple, expressing future Assignment – topic based vocabulary
Literature
    recommended literature
  • GAIRNS, Ruth and Stuart REDMAN. Oxford word skills. 1st publ. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008, 254 s. ISBN 9780194620031. info
  • GILL, Nora, Jiří VACEK, Ruth COUFALOVÁ, Olga INGROVÁ and Jana KOLLÁROVÁ. Communicative ESP Practice for Pre-Service Teachers. 1st ed. Olomouc: Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2003, 109 pp. English Texts. ISBN 80-244-0652-7. info
  • SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. The good grammar book : a grammar practice book for elementary to lower-intermediate students of English : with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001, 324 s. ISBN 0194315193. info
Teaching methods
Reading, grammar and vocabulary practice, class discussions, presentations
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: Active participation and completing assignments, 80% attendance in a term, mid-term test Final test 70% Only students who have completed all assignments can sit the credit test!!!
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019.
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