PdF:ZS1BK_AJ1A Language Practice 1A - Course Information

ZS1BK_AJ1A Language Practice 1A - AJ

Extent and Intensity

0/0.7/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Veronika Dvořáčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Minaříková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor), Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová (deputy)

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

Timetable of Seminar Groups

ZS1BK_AJ1A/OS01: Fri 19. 9. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 26. 9. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 10. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 17. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 24. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 31. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 7. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 14. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 21. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 28. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 5. 12. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, Fri 12. 12. 7:30–9:10 učebna 38, V. Dvořáčková
ZS1BK_AJ1A/OS02: Fri 19. 9. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 26. 9. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 10. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 17. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 24. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 31. 10. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 7. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 14. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 21. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 28. 11. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 5. 12. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, Fri 12. 12. 7:30–9:10 učebna 25, E. Minaříková
ZS1BK_AJ1A/OS03: Fri 19. 9. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 26. 9. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 10. 10. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 17. 10. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 24. 10. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 31. 10. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 7. 11. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 14. 11. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 21. 11. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 28. 11. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 5. 12. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Fri 12. 12. 7:30–9:10 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží)

Prerequisites

NOW ( ZS1BK_AF1A Phonetics and Phonology 1A )||( ZS1BK_AF1A Phonetics and Phonology 1A )
Course outline: This is the first stage of a six term course of practical language intended to meet the needs of the future primary school teachers. The students' expected level is A2 according to the levels of the global scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, i. e. A2: Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate basic need. The whole course is designed to lead the students from A2 through B1 to B2 with 5 units a term based freely on the recommended textbooks.

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

• Primary School Teacher Training (programme PdF, M-ZS5)

Course objectives

The main objective of this course is to focus on particular grammar points, enhance vocabulary and language skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening. Authentic materials will be used and presented throughout the course and due to the additional materials students awareness of diverse cultures will be raised. Students become competent language users and will be able to use the language in everyday situations.

Syllabus

• The basic study material is the coursebook New English File INTERMEDIATE (Student's book and Workbook) - Multipack B, see Literature below. The syllabus includes Units 4 - 5, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary.
• 4A - Back to school, aged 35 - First conditional and future time clauses; Education
• 4B - In an ideal world... - Second Conditional; Houses
• 4C - Still friends? - Usually and used to; Friendship
• 5A - Slow down, you move too fast - Quantifiers; Noun formation
• 5B - Same planet, different worlds - Articles; Verbs and adjectives + prepositions
• 5C - Job swap - Gerunds and infinitives; Work

Literature

• OXENDEN, Clive, Christina LATHAM-KOENIG and Paul SELIGSON. New English file. 1st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005, 159 s. ISBN 0194384373. info
• REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use :pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, vi, 263 s. ISBN 0-521-01171-X. info
• MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994, x, 350. ISBN 052152931X. info

Teaching methods

Methods:one-to-one consultations, class discussions, homework, drills.

Assessment methods

Maximální počet bodů/ Maximum number of points: 100 Minimální počet bodů k udělení zápočtu/ Pass mark: 70 Průběžné hodnocení/ Continuous assessment - 30 bodů/points 10 bodů úvodní placement test s individuální konzultací/placement test and consultation 10 points 10 bodů úkoly na moodlince/tasks on moodlinka 10 points 10 bodů závěrečný placement test/final placement test 10 points Závěrečné hodnocení/ Final assessment - 70 bodů/points závěrečný test /written credit test - based on NEF - 40 bodů/points ústní test/ oral credit test - based on NEF - 30 bodů/points

Language of instruction

English

Follow-Up Courses

• ZS1BK_AJ1B Language Practice 1B - AJ

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 hodin.

Teacher's information

http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1349

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2014, recent)
  
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