SZ7MP_2ABX English for Academic Purposes

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2007
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s) (plus 1 credit for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Timetable
Wed 17:05–18:45 učebna 11
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SZ7MP_2ABX/01: No timetable has been entered into IS. J. Vacek
Prerequisites
SZ7MP_1AB2 EAP C
Level B2 course. A pass in SZ7MP_1AB2
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
EAP The intermediate student (Level B2) can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including discussions on 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. Final presentation and Final Test at the end of semester.
Syllabus
  • Assignment: MS Power Point Presentation (to be submetted to Odevzdávárna v ISu) - My course of study - Hot issues in my specialisation - Current resources (articles, books, web pages) 1 My course of study. Hot issues in my specialisation. Current resources. Related web pages. 2 Special texts related to the field of studies. Note-taking, skimming for main ideas, scanning, summarizing, interpreting the data. Diploma work annotation and summary 3) Learning difficulties of pupils. Text 19 - Dyslexia 4) Advantages and Disadvantages of my course. Opinion exchange. Final presentations Texts 19, 20 B2-level Final Test at the end of the course
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
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Examination requirements: - attendance (not more than 2 classes missed, active class participation, all extra-class tasks and assignments submitted, credit test (level B2/FCE, passing limit – 65%). A two-part final examination: 1) Presentation of the final thesis (topic introduction, aims, structure, etc.) + presentation of three relevant sources of information for the thesis (a book, article and/or internet source). A brief background research must be submitted in written form prior to the exam to e-learning ODEVZDAVARNA - BY 30th November 2007! 2) Reading, comprehension and paraphrasing of an unfamiliar authentic text related to the field of study.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
General note: B2 level final test at the end of the course.
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