PdF:ZS1BK_A3B Practical Language AJ - Course Information

ZS1BK_A3B Practical Language AJ

Extent and Intensity

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

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Jitka Sedláčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Naděžda Vojtková (seminar tutor)

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_A3B/01: Fri 24. 2. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 2. 3. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 9. 3. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 16. 3. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 23. 3. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 30. 3. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 6. 4. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 20. 4. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 27. 4. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 4. 5. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 11. 5. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, Fri 18. 5. 13:00–14:20 učebna 37, N. Vojtková

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 the course is to develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills at the Intermediate Level. The basic study material is the coursebook New English File 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 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. Week 1 Group formation, needs analysis, expectations Week 2 Questions Unit 1A Week 3 Unit 1A Listening and speaking Unit 1B Reading and speaking Week 4 Unit 1B Listening and reading, communication Unit 1C Speaking and vocabulary Week 5 Unit 1C pp. 13,14,15 Week 6 Unit 1 Colloquial English, revision Week 7 Test Unit 2A pp. 20,21 Week 8 Unit 2B Grammar, listening and speaking Week 9 Unit 2C Week 10 Unit 2 Colloquial English, revision, Writing Week 11 Test, mock speaking exam Week 12 Speaking exam

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
• HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. 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 0521537622. 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

Teaching methods

lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments

Assessment methods

Students have to pass 2 short progress tests (70%) focused on the vocabulary and grammar covered during the term, they have to present a book and an activity and submit their learning log. They will sit the final oral exam 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

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

• Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2012, recent)
  
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