AJ2RC_PJ2A Practical Language 2A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/0/24. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lucie Podroužková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Irena Headlandová Kalischová, Ph.D.
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
AJ2RC_PJ2A/OS01: Fri 9. 10. 13:55–15:35 učebna 56, Fri 23. 10. 13:55–15:35 učebna 56, Fri 6. 11. 13:55–15:35 učebna 56, Fri 20. 11. 13:55–15:35 učebna 56, Fri 4. 12. 13:55–15:35 učebna 56, Fri 18. 12. 13:55–15:35 učebna 56, L. Podroužková
Prerequisites
Praktický jazyk 1A a 1B, Gramatika A, B, Fonetika a fonologie A,B
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 course 'Practical language' is focused on the development of real-life communicative skills at advanced level by means of creative grammar work, personalized speaking tasks, lexis presented in context and realistic listening and reading. The main aim is to promote learning and achieve progress by focusing on personal engagement.At the end of the course students will be able to discuss their views of particular issues, present and defend their arguments and compare advantages and disadvantages, and summarize a problem.
Syllabus
  • The course is based on "New English File Advanced". This term Units 1-2 will be covered with equal attention paid to reading, speaking and listening skills. Additional work (grammar, listening, vocabulary work) will be incorporated where appropriate according to the students' needs.
  • Topics:
  • Unit 1
  • What motivates me? Who am I? Whose language is it?
  • Unit 2
  • Once upon a time Are there really 31 hours in a day? 50 ways to leave your lover
Literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1985, viii, 328. ISBN 0521287235. info
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. info
  • HORNBY, Albert Sydney. Oxford advanced learner's dictionary : of current English. Edited by Sally Wehmeier - Michael Ashby. 6th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000, xii, 1539. ISBN 0194315851. info
  • New English file advanced
Teaching methods
pair work, group work, group and class discussion, homework, on-line activities focused on practising reading, listening and writing, self-tests
Assessment methods
Requirements: attendance highly recommended but not mandatory; active participation; all assigned homework; 2 progress tests, reading assignment, writing assignment; portfolio; credit test and interview
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2015, recent)
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