IAJk09 Language Practice 3A - AJ

Faculty of Education
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/0/.7. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Alena Dobrovolná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Bc. Mgr. Sonia Homolka (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Irena Hůlková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Irena Hůlková, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IAJk09/01: Fri 9. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 16. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 23. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 30. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 6. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 13. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 20. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 27. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 4. 12. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 11. 12. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 18. 12. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, Fri 8. 1. 13:00–14:50 učebna 55, S. Homolka
Prerequisites
IAJk05 Grammar 2A - AJ
The basic study material is New English File Upper Intermediate. The students are expected to be acquainted with Units 5 and 6.
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 upper-intermediate level. The basic study material is coursebook New English File Upper-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 upper-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 upper-intermediate level;
- link theory in the classroom to practice at schools via practical tasks;
-be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at 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 below. The syllabus includes Units 5 - 6, the focus is on speaking and listening activities and development of students' vocabulary.
  • Grammar:
  • Gerund/infinitive;
  • Used to, didn´t used to;
  • Reporting verbs;
  • Articles;
  • Countable and uncountable nouns;
  • Quantifiers;
  • Topics:
  • Psychology of music;
  • Sleep;
  • Media;
  • Speeches;
  • Feelings
Literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive and Christina LATHAM-KOENIG. New English file. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006, 159 s. ISBN 9780194518000. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate and intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 270 s. ISBN 0521557372. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521532892. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
  • FRONEK, Josef. Anglicko-český, česko-anglický slovník. 1. vyd. Voznice: LEDA, 1998, xxxvii, 12. ISBN 8085927489. info
Teaching methods
pair work, group work, homework, readings, observations
Assessment methods
Requirements: Maximum number of points per semester: 200 Pass mark: 140 (part of this sum is also the final written test, students must obtain at least 70% for this final test - if not: two resits of the final test are offered) Written test: 80 points Oral test: 60 points (students gather points that are added to the total sum of points, oral tests do not have resits) Placement test No. 1: 10 points Progress test: 10 points. Other types of continuous assessment: 40 points FURTHER INFORMATION ON POINTS: PROGRESS TEST: 100-95% 10 POINTS 94-85% 9 POINTS 84-75% 8 POINTS 74-70% 7 POINTS LESS THAN 70% 1 POINT
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
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.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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