SZ7MP_1AB2 English for Teachers - C

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (lecturer)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (lecturer)
PaedDr. Marta Holasová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Alena Hradilová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Ing. Boris Janča (assistant)
Mgr. Zuzana Janoušková (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Němcová (assistant)
Mgr. Pavla Pospíšilová (assistant)
PhDr. Hana Reichová, Ph.D. (assistant)
PhDr. Radoslava Šopovová (assistant)
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: Mon 8:50–10:30 budova C - učebna 8, J. Vacek
SZ7MP_1AB2/02: Mon 10:40–12:20 budova C - učebna 8, J. Vacek
SZ7MP_1AB2/03: Mon 8:50–10:30 učebna 5, G. Hublová
SZ7MP_1AB2/05: Mon 12:30–14:10 budova C - učebna 8, G. Hublová
SZ7MP_1AB2/06: Thu 12:30–14:10 učebna 5, G. Hublová
SZ7MP_1AB2/07: Wed 7:55–9:35 budova C - učebna 8, D. Dvořáková
SZ7MP_1AB2/08: Wed 9:45–11:25 budova C - učebna 8, D. Dvořáková
SZ7MP_1AB2/09: Wed 12:30–14:10 učebna 27, D. Dvořáková
SZ7MP_1AB2/10: Wed 14:20–16:00 budova C - učebna 8, D. Dvořáková
Prerequisites
B1 level knowledge of English is required. The pre-intermediate student (B1) understands the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters. Can enter unprepared into conversation about familiar topics and connect ideas in a simple way. Can provide information, take messages, give simple instructions and deal with less routine problems, e.g. complaints. Can describe events, experiences, hopes and ambitions; give reasons, explanations of plans and opinions.
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
Students will develop all receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing)language skills together with their grammar and vocabulary awarness within B2 level, by means of acadmeic topics related to the sphere of education. Course objectives: 1) acquiring specialised vocabulary related to education; 2) B2 level grammar practice; 3) enhancing all language skills; 4) practising academic writing; 5) giving an oral presentation.
Syllabus
  • 1 Course introduction + mock test; 2 Terminology and practical language related to education, school and teaching. 3 Academic skills: Application for a scholarship + project statement. Language of discussion (Currrent issues in Czech education + future prospects). 4 Various aspects teaching profession (motivation, interaction with other staff, mental health). 5 Classroom management. "Common mistakes" in the career of young, inexperienced teachers. 6 Giving assessment - a straightforward or complicated matter? 7 Modern technologies – a way to enhance or spoil educational process? 8 Alternative teaching methods. 9 Academic skills: Oral presentations based on visual aids on various aspects of education. Grammar: Present simple X continuous; Past simple X continuous; Future in English; Introduction to word formation, abstract vocabulary; Present perfect tenses; Sentence transformations I; The passive; Sentence transformations II; Modals.
Literature
    required literature
  • In-class materials designed for teaching LSP.
    recommended literature
  • 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
  • PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
  • REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
  • SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, xx, 220. ISBN 0521476585. info
Teaching methods
Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes (acitvities developing students' awarness of language skills and systems within B2 level - listening and reading tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice, discussions and other speaking activities etc.).
Assessment methods
Course requirements: 1)Attendance (only 2 seminars can be missed); 2)Active participation in classes (10 marks); 3)Mid-term test (20 marks); 4)Completed in-term assignments; 5)Oral mini-presentation based on visual aids; 6)Credit test (70 marks); Assessment: 10 marks - active participation; 20 marks – Mid-term test; 70 marks – Credit test; Total: 100 marks; PASS MARK = 70 points (70%).
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
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: Kurz úrovně B2 navazuje na kurz B1 z bakalářského studia.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Kurz pro studenty, kteří úspěšně absolvovali kurz úrovně B1 v bakalářském studiu.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006, Spring 2007, Autumn 2007, Spring 2008, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017.
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