A2BK_PJ3A Practical Language 3A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/0/24. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Dr. Rita Chalmers Collins (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Aaron Marc Collier, B.A.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Prerequisites (in Czech)
A2BP_SOZK Complex Exam || A2BK_SOZK Complex Exam
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
This course provides practical applications for English including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will improve their facility with the language through discussions, exercises, assignments and presentations. The course offers opportunities to explore various techniques of language learning and teaching, while developing a broader understanding of the cultural context. The goal of this course is to maximize the use of English in all forms through activities designed to improve language skills.
Syllabus
  • The class meets weekly and each session will include active discussion, presentations, writing and group work. Students are expected to complete an annotated bibliography, participate in an on-line forum, give prepared talks, and faciliate a learning centre.
Literature
  • Required reading will be posted on Moodlinka at class site.
  • JONES, Ceri and Russell STANNARD. Inside out. Oxford: Macmillan Education, 2001, 96 s. ISBN 0-333-92341-3. info
  • Inside out., Advanced. [Oxford]: Macmillan, 2001, 1 VHS ster. ISBN 0-333-95937-X. info
Teaching methods
Students will work in learning centers, do independent work outside of class using e-learning and also extensive reading.
Assessment methods
Assessment of student work is based on a 100 point scale with the following activities: Class participation 20 Journal 20 Annotated bibliography 20 Portfolio 20 Facilitation 20 Total maximum 100 points Minimum achievement of 70% is required to sit the semester exam. Minimum passing grade for the exam is 70%.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 24 hodin.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=1035
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2022.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2010, recent)
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