PdF:JVp011 English for Teachers - A - Course Information

JVp011 English for Teachers - A

Extent and Intensity

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

Teacher(s)

Bc. Lenka Dítětová, MA (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Gratrix (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Malášková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. David Zelený (seminar tutor)
Jitka Autratová (assistant)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radim Herout
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

JVp011/T01: Tue 20. 2. to Fri 31. 5. Tue 9:00–10:40 KOM 110, J. Kollárová, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
JVp011/01: Tue 14:00–15:50 učebna 10, K. Gratrix
JVp011/02: Tue 13:00–14:50 učebna 34, L. Dítětová
JVp011/03: Thu 9:00–10:50 učebna 57, K. Gratrix
JVp011/04: Thu 11:00–12:50 učebna 64, K. Gratrix
JVp011/05: Wed 13:00–14:50 učebna 51, K. Gratrix
JVp011/06: Tue 9:00–10:50 učebna 53, K. Gratrix
JVp011/07: Tue 12:00–13:50 učebna 63, K. Gratrix
JVp011/09: Wed 11:00–12:50 učebna 63, M. Malášková
JVp011/10: Mon 16:00–17:50 učebna 58, D. Zelený
JVp011/11: Tue 12:00–13:50 učebna 56, M. Malášková
JVp011/12: Thu 12:00–13:50 učebna 42, M. Malášková
JVp011/13: Wed 9:00–10:50 učebna 51, M. Malášková
JVp011/14: Thu 10:00–11:50 učebna 33, M. Malášková
JVp011/15: Tue 8:00–9:50 učebna 24, L. Dítětová
JVp011/16: Wed 8:00–9:50 učebna 22, L. Dítětová
JVp011/17: Wed 13:00–14:50 učebna 56, L. Dítětová
JVp011/18: Thu 11:00–12:50 učebna 27, L. Dítětová
JVp011/19: Tue 10:00–11:50 učebna 22, L. Dítětová
JVp011/20: Mon 14:00–15:50 učebna 22, L. Dítětová
JVp011/21: Thu 8:00–9:50 učebna 58, L. Dítětová
JVp011/22: Wed 10:00–11:50 učebna 33, L. Dítětová
JVp011/23: Mon 12:00–13:50 učebna 22, L. Dítětová

Prerequisites

JVp001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JVk001 Entrance Test A2 - English || JV001 Entrance Test A2 - English
A pass in JVp001 – Entrance test A2 - English. (Úspěšně absolvovaný předmět JVp001 – Vstupní test A2 - AJ.) 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 this 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 is intended for future teachers learning and discussing topics such as study skills, university studies, Czech system of education education and systems of education abroad.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

understand spoken and written teaching and educational English towards B1 level of the CEFR;

write a formal letter in English;

communicate in English about teaching and educational topics towards B1 level of the CEFR;

give a presentation in English;

use selected teaching and educational terminology in a natural, accurate way;

show a good command of selected grammar structures towards B1 level of the CEFR.

Syllabus

• Topics for the course include:
• Study skills and learning strategies
• University studies
• Czech system of education
• Education systems abroad

Literature

required literature
• Supplementary materiasl - Interactive syllabus in the course

recommended literature
• MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, x, 380. ISBN 9780521189064. info
• MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in Use : a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007, xi, 319. ISBN 9780521675802. info

Teaching methods

Weekly hundred-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:

Active participation and attendance (max. two unexcused absences)

Continuous assessment tasks:

Language learning journey (self-assessment of language skills, setting a goal and regularly reflecting on it)

Grammar and vocabulary QuISes

Email to a teacher

Microteaching

Education system presentation

The student can choose which parts of the continuous assessment they will submit, but they must reach 65 % (45.5 points) and over to be able to sit the credit test.

Credit test (grammar and vocabulary)
The pass mark in the credit test is 65 % (19.5 points).
NB Only students who meet all the above-mentioned criteria will be given credit for the course.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Jazykový kurz na úrovni B1 SERRJ (není určen pro začátečníky).
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Podmínkou zápisu je úspěšné absolvování předmětu JVp001. Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

• JVp012 English for Teachers - B
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