SZ7MP_1AB2 English for Academic Purposes - C

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2007
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SZ7MP_1AB2/01: Wed 13:25–15:05 učebna 10, G. Hublová
SZ7MP_1AB2/03: Wed 13:25–15:05 učebna 11, D. Dvořáková
SZ7MP_1AB2/05: Wed 13:25–15:05 učebna 12, J. Vacek
SZ7MP_1AB2/02: Wed 15:15–16:55 učebna 5a, J. Vacek
SZ7MP_1AB2/04: Wed 15:15–16:55 učebna 7, D. Dvořáková
SZ7MP_1AB2/06: Wed 15:15–16:55 učebna 16, G. Hublová
SZ7MP_1AB2/07: Wed 17:05–18:45 učebna 5, G. Hublová
Prerequisites
The intermediate students should have reached Level B1 in previous course of study. They can understand the main ideas of texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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
Main areas of language practice: 1) Language development related to student’s subject/s of study: a) Specialised vocabulary extension; abstract vocabulary. b) Reading comprehension of specialised academic texts (key words, annotation/summary, making a comment…). 2) Academic skills: giving an academic presentation. 3) Practical language: a) Communication skills enhancement (discussion, argumentation, critical thinking…). b) Intermediate grammar practice. c) Common vocabulary extension based on topics. d) Listening comprehension.
Syllabus
  • SZ7MP_1AB2 Cizí jazyk C - jazyk anglický Week 1: Course introduction Week 2: Placement test (level B2) Week 3: Placement test correction; revision of tenses; test practice Week 4: Making questions; static/dynamic verbs; make X do; test practice Week 5: Common phrasal verbs; vocabulary: appereance + character, test practice Week 6 - 7: Specialized academic texts related to the student's field of study – reading comprehension, giving a summary, presentations in groups, discussions; countables/uncountables, adjectives; test practice Week 8: Progress test (level B2) Week 9: Development of presentation skills and language of presentation, vocabulary: comunication; prepositions; test practice Week 10 - 13 Giving an academic presentation on a topic related to student's subject of study; vocabulary: everyday life; test practice Week 14 Credit test (level B2): passing limit 50% Note: Week 2 - 12 Continuous B2 level examination practice – listening, reading, use of English Credit requirements Attendance (85%) Active participation Completed in-term assignments Credit test (level B2): passing limit 50%
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
  • Grammar and Vocabulary for First Certificate.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Level B2 Practical language course. Passing reading and listening comprehension tasks. Written assignments. Discussions. Credit Test (passing limit 50%) Pro ukončení předmětu jsou předepsány v semestru průběžné kontroly (ustni prezentace, pisemne ukoly, atd.) jejichž výsledky jsou započítávány do závěrečného hodnocení. Docházka: pouze dvě absence v semestru jsou tolerovány Zápočtový test (50% úspěšnost)
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Pro úspěšné ukončení předmětu jsou předepsány v semestru průběžné kontroly, jejichž výsledky jsou započítávány do závěrečného hodnocení. Jazykovy kurz neni urcen pro zacatecniky
The course is taught annually.
General note: Nutno mit absolvovane predmety SZ7BP_CJA1 a SZ7BP_CJA2.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Level B2 English Course
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2007, recent)
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