SV4BP_CJA2 English for Academic Purposes B

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2006
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s) (plus 1 credit for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Šárka Dohnalová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SV4BP_CJA2/01: Thu 7:00–8:40 učebna 34
SV4BP_CJA2/02: Thu 7:00–8:40 šatna
Prerequisites
SV4BP_CJA1 EAP
The English course for intermediate students who can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc., who can 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
Course objectives
In the compulsorily-optional English as a Foreign Language Course B, the students will continue learning selected academic skills (survey, written presentation, discoursive composition, summary) in English. During the oral examination, special text reading comprehension will be tested, as well as translation and interpretation (a special text - 5 000 words, 8 - 10 pages A4, authentic original English or American text). Set conversational topics will test speaking abililities of the student. Compulsory special task: "My field of study. Hot issues in my specialisation. Current resources" discussion
Syllabus
  • SV4BP_CJA2 Cizí jazyk B - anglický Weeks 1-3 1. Current problems in Czech schools, especially bullying, lack of young teachers, etc. Texts 1, 18. (Discussion. Arguing the point.Essay writing. Role-play.) 2. Interpersonal Relations, including Non-Verbal Communication Text 14 (Opinion exchange, deduction. Picture descriptions. Surveys similarities, differences. Mime role play.) Weeks 7 - 9 3. Rules and Restrictions, Crime and Punishment. Texts 11, 20. (Expressing opinion in writing. Discussion, arguing the point. Presentation - slogans, posters) Weeks 10 - 12 4. Gender, race, cultural differences, ethnic minorities, immigration. Texts 10, 17 (Supporting an argument. Problem solving. Discursive composition - pros, cons, conclusions.) Weeks 10-12 SPECIAL TASK: My field of study. (My studies, departments, lessons,hot issues in my specialisation, current resources - 1st year students experience, etc.) Oral presentations during the semester. Active participation in practical lessons. The student who has not completed continuous assessment during the particular semester cannot be examined! EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS: - 1 CREDIT ("zápočet") in CJ A - CONVERSATION on the given topics - discussion, analysis and translation of a 8-10 pages,i.e. approx. 5000 words A4 format, of a SPECIAL TEXT (authentic, original English or American texts linked to the student's field of study)prepared as a home assignment - SPECIAL TASK: "My field of study. Hot issues in my specialisation. Current resources" discussion (Student, který nemá splněné průběžné úkoly z jednotlivých témat v rámci daného semestru, nemůže být zkoušen.)
Literature
  • 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
  • VACEK, Jiří and Matthew NICHOLLS. English Texts With Tests II. 1. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita Brno, 2002, 109 pp. Skripta. ISBN 80-210-2945-5. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Practical course in English for Specific/Academic Purposes (including surveys, written presentations, summary writing, etc.) Pro ukončení předmětu jsou předepsány v semestru průběžné kontroly (ustni prezentace, pisemne ukoly, atd.), jejichž výsledky jsou započítávány do závěrečného hodnocení.Level B1 examination.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Kurz není určen pro začátečníky
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2007.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2006, recent)
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