IAJp15 Practical Language 4A - AJ

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Žaneta Voldánová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Chocholatá, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
IAJp15/01: Mon 18:00–19:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Ž. Voldánová
IAJp15/02: Wed 12:00–13:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Ž. Voldánová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
IAJp12 Practical Language 3B - AJ
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 the Upper-Intermediate Level (level B2 according to CEFR). The basic study material is the coursebook Outcomes Upper Intermediate supplemented by various additional materials. Throughout the semester, students are encouraged to link theory in the classroom to practice 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 the 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 the Upper-Intermediate Level (B2 according to CEFR);
- be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at the Upper-Intermediate Level and communicate in the language fluently. Developing English skills and encountering EFL methodology can help students prepare better for possible opportunities of teaching English to their future pupils.
Syllabus
  • The syllabus includes: speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities.
  • Students will participate in weekly activities and complete work outside of class in the coursebook and in MS Teams.
  • Textbook: Outcomes Upper Intermediate, 2nd edition
  • Units 9 to 12
  • Topics: Careers and studying, Socialising, Transport and travel, Health and medicine
Literature
    required literature
  • DELLAR, Hugh and Andrew WALKLEY. Outcomes.. Online. Second edition. Andover: National Geographic Learning, 2016. 213 stran. ISBN 9781305093386. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
    not specified
  • MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. Online. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003. x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Online. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004. vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
  • O'DELL, Felicity and Michael MCCARTHY. Test your English vocabulary in use : upper-intermediate : with answers. Online. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012. 144 stran. ISBN 9781107638785. [citováno 2024-04-23] info
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments, observations
Assessment methods
Maximum number of points per semester: 100 Pass mark: 70 Written test: 40 points (70% pass mark) Oral test: 30 points (70% pass mark) Progress test: 10 points Journal: 20 points
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je určen studentům NŠ, kteří složili SoZK a připravují se na státnice z AJ.
Teacher's information
THIS SEMESTER, IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE TO TAKE THE LANGUAGE EXAM. IF IT DOESN'T SHOW UP IN YOUR OFFER OF SUBJECTS, IT IS NECESSARY TO TAKE SOME FORMAL STEPS.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022.
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