SZ7BP_2AB1 English for Teachers - B

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (lecturer)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)
Mgr. Veronika Vávrová (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (assistant)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Veronika Dvořáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Tomaštíková (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. František Tůma, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Veronika Vávrová
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SZ7BP_2AB1/T01: Thu 8. 10. to Tue 22. 12. Thu 16:00–17:35 KOM 115, M. Oplatková Plocková, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
SZ7BP_2AB1/T02: Wed 23. 9. to Tue 22. 12. Wed 10:40–12:15 KOM 109, E. Tomaštíková, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
SZ7BP_2AB1/01: Mon 11:10–12:50 Dětské centrum, D. Dvořáková
SZ7BP_2AB1/02: Tue 12:05–13:45 Dětské centrum, D. Dvořáková
SZ7BP_2AB1/03: Mon 13:00–14:40 učebna 59, D. Dvořáková
SZ7BP_2AB1/04: Thu 10:15–11:55 učebna 51, R. Mlýnková
SZ7BP_2AB1/05: Wed 9:20–11:00 učebna 65, R. Mlýnková
SZ7BP_2AB1/06: Tue 11:10–12:50 učebna 11, R. Mlýnková
SZ7BP_2AB1/07: Tue 7:30–9:10 učebna 59, V. Dvořáčková
SZ7BP_2AB1/08: Thu 7:30–9:10 učebna 2, V. Dvořáčková
SZ7BP_2AB1/09: Thu 10:15–11:55 učebna 64, V. Vávrová
SZ7BP_2AB1/10: Tue 11:10–12:50 učebna 53, V. Vávrová
SZ7BP_2AB1/11: Thu 12:05–13:45 učebna 63, V. Vávrová
SZ7BP_2AB1/12: Wed 11:10–12:50 učebna 59, V. Vávrová
SZ7BP_2AB1/13: Thu 7:30–9:10 učebna 42, D. Dvořáková
SZ7BP_2AB1/14: Thu 12:05–13:45 učebna 24, D. Dvořáková
SZ7BP_2AB1/15: each odd Thursday 9:20–11:00 učebna 11 and each even Thursday 9:20–11:00 respirium (4. nadzemní podlaží), D. Dvořáková
Prerequisites
SZ7BP_1AB1 English for teachers - A
A pass in SZ7BP_1AB1 – English for teachers – A. (Úspěšně absolvovaný předmět SZ7BP_1AB1 – Angličtina pro pedagogy – A.) The course is designed for students who are at least at the A2+ level of English and who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. They can also 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 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
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to help students achieve B1 level knowledge of English by improving all language skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) and systems of the language (grammar and vocabulary) within the given level. The course also intends to introduce and enhance academic vocabulary and skills (preparing and giving presentations, expressing opinions, etc.).
Syllabus
  • In-class topics: 1) Non-verbal communication. 2) Giving presentations. 3) Studying abroad. 4) Issues of today’s world. Grammar topics: 1) Modal verbs. 2) Conditional clauses. 3) Simple passive. 4) Countable x uncountable nouns, quantifiers. 5) Relative pronouns, relative clauses. 6) Phrasal verbs. 7) Verbs – gerund x infinitive. 8) Prepositions, Prepositional phrases (adjectives, verbs). 9) Determiners, Pronouns.
Literature
    required literature
  • In-class materials available in the IS.
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Online. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012. x, 380. ISBN 9780521189064. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in Use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. Online. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007. xi, 319. ISBN 9780521675802. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • OXENDEN, Clive. New English File - Intermediate. Online. 2011. ISBN 978-0-19-451910-6. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • Cambridge advanced learner's dictionary. Online. Edited by Melisa Good. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2008. xiv, 1699. ISBN 9780521674683. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • VACEK, Jiří and Duncan HENDY. Analýza odborného anglického textu pro studenty společného základu PdF MU (English Texts for Specific Purposes). Online. 1st ed. Masarykova univerzita: Masarykova univerzita, 2006. 102 pp. MU, Pedagogická fakulta, Brno 2006. ISBN 80-210-3967-1. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • GILL, Nora, Jiří VACEK, Ruth COUFALOVÁ, Olga INGROVÁ and Jana KOLLÁROVÁ. Communicative ESP Practice for Pre-Service Teachers. Online. 1st ed. Olomouc: Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2003. 109 pp. English Texts. ISBN 80-244-0652-7. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. The good grammar book : a grammar practice book for elementary to lower-intermediate students of English : with answers. Online. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001. 324 s. ISBN 0194315193. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
Teaching methods
Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes. Activities developing students' awareness of language skills and systems within B1 level - listening and reading tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice, discussions and other speaking activities.
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only 2 lessons can be missed), homework set in classes, active participation. 2) Interactive presentation in pairs. 3) Exam – written + oral part. Only students who complete all assignments can take the exam. Both parts of the exam need to be passed (written part – 49/75 points, oral part – 16/25 points). Pass mark: 65% (65 points out of 100). Written part: listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing. Oral part: monologue (1 minute) + dialogue (6 minutes).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Kurz úrovně B1 zakončený testem na úrovni B1.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019.
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