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 16:00–17:35 115, M. Oplatková Plocková, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
SZ7BP_2AB1/T02: Wed 23. 9. to Tue 22. 12. Wed 10:40–12:15 109, E. Tomaštíková, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
SZ7BP_2AB1/01: Mon 11:10–12:50 -A15 učebna, D. Dvořáková
SZ7BP_2AB1/02: Tue 12:05–13:45 -A15 učebna, D. Dvořáková
SZ7BP_2AB1/03: Mon 13:00–14:40 A45 učebna, D. Dvořáková
SZ7BP_2AB1/04: Thu 10:15–11:55 A21 učebna, R. Mlýnková
SZ7BP_2AB1/05: Wed 9:20–11:00 učebna 65, R. Mlýnková
SZ7BP_2AB1/06: Tue 11:10–12:50 B48 učebna, R. Mlýnková
SZ7BP_2AB1/07: Tue 7:30–9:10 A45 učebna, V. Dvořáčková
SZ7BP_2AB1/08: Thu 7:30–9:10 B14 učebna, V. Dvořáčková
SZ7BP_2AB1/09: Thu 10:15–11:55 A63 učebna, V. Vávrová
SZ7BP_2AB1/10: Tue 11:10–12:50 A25 učebna, V. Vávrová
SZ7BP_2AB1/11: Thu 12:05–13:45 A61 učebna, V. Vávrová
SZ7BP_2AB1/12: Wed 11:10–12:50 A45 učebna, V. Vávrová
SZ7BP_2AB1/13: Thu 7:30–9:10 D44 učebna, D. Dvořáková
SZ7BP_2AB1/14: Thu 12:05–13:45 D16 učebna, D. Dvořáková
SZ7BP_2AB1/15: each odd Thursday 9:20–11:00 B48 učebna and each even Thursday 9:20–11:00 A42 seminární místnost, 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.
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Abstract
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.).
Key topics
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.
Study resources and 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. 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
  • OXENDEN, Clive. New English File - Intermediate. 2011. ISBN 978-0-19-451910-6. info
  • Cambridge advanced learner's dictionary. Edited by Melissa Good. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2008, xiv, 1699. ISBN 9780521674683. info
  • VACEK, Jiří and Duncan HENDY. Analýza odborného anglického textu pro studenty společného základu PdF MU (English Texts for Specific Purposes). 1st ed. Masarykova univerzita: Masarykova univerzita, 2006, 102 pp. MU, Pedagogická fakulta, Brno 2006. ISBN 80-210-3967-1. info
  • GILL, Nora; Jiří VACEK; Ruth COUFALOVÁ; Olga INGROVÁ and Jana KOLLÁROVÁ. Communicative ESP Practice for Pre-Service Teachers. 1st ed. Olomouc: Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2003, 109 pp. English Texts. ISBN 80-244-0652-7. info
  • SWAN, Michael and Catherine WALTER. The good grammar book : a grammar practice book for elementary to lower-intermediate students of English : with answers. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001, 324 s. ISBN 0194315193. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
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.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
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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