A2BP_PJ1A Practical Language 1A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Aaron Marc Collier, B.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Irena Headlandová Kalischová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Irena Headlandová Kalischová, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
A2BP_PJ1A/001: Mon 9:20–11:00 učebna 11, A. Collier
A2BP_PJ1A/002: Wed 14:50–16:30 učebna 11, A. Collier
A2BP_PJ1A/01: Tue 10:15–11:55 učebna 56, I. Headlandová Kalischová
A2BP_PJ1A/02: Thu 8:25–10:05 učebna 57, I. Headlandová Kalischová
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
By the end of the year, students will be able to (SWBAT) do the following things:
* Given a text written for the general public, SWBAT recognize the most important ideas and produce an oral summary.
* Given a range of general topics, SWBAT initiate, maintain, and end discourse naturally with effective turn-taking.
* Given a range of general topics, SWBAT write texts that demonstrate a good grasp of writing conventions, including grammatical correctness, and showing a wide range of vocabulary.
* Given a range of general topics, SWBAT employ a variety of structures and vocabulary, correct slips and errors that have led to misunderstandings, and use standard phrases to gain time and keep the turn.
* Given speech on a general topic in standard language even in a noisy environment, SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas.
* Given a general topic, SWBAT produce a clear, detailed description/presentation that demonstrates a logical chain of argument.
* SWBAT distinguish and apply reading strategies for various types of texts and explain the value of the texts.
* When placed in a learning team, SWBAT encourage others, designate roles, and produce a result that fulfills given tasks.
* SWBAT plan and carry out concrete and achievable long-term goals for self-improvement in the language.
* SWBAT create and continuously update a record of personal language development.
* Given a gap in knowledge, SWBAT identify and use appropriate reference material and/or technological resources to fill the gap.
* Given a set of criteria, SWBAT critically evaluate their own language skills.
Syllabus
  • This semester will cover the first four units from the book New English File Upper Intermediate. In addition, the following twelve study skills areas will be covered:
  • 1. Self-Assessment and Goal Setting
    2. Portfolio
    3. Learning Styles/Types
    4. Presentation Skills
    5. Process of Writing
    6. In-Class Study Skills
    7. Out-of-Class Study Skills
    8. Requests in Formal Communication
    9. Writing Conventions
    10. Reading Skills
    11. Listening Strategies
    12. Test-Taking and Stress Management
Literature
    required literature
  • New English File: Upper-Intermediate
  • Interactive Syllabus in IS.
  • HAIS, Karel and Břetislav HODEK. English-czech dictionary. 3. přeprac. vyd. Voznice: LEDA, 2003, 1504 s. ISBN 807335022X. info
  • FRONEK, Josef. Comprehensive Czech-English dictionary. 1. vyd. Praha: Leda, 2000, xlvii, 159. ISBN 8085927543. info
    recommended literature
  • DUŠKOVÁ, Libuše. Mluvnice současné angličtiny na pozadí češtiny. 3. vyd. Praha: Academia, 2003, 673 s. ISBN 8020010734. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use :a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. second edition. x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
  • SPARLING, Don. English or Czenglish? : jak se vyhnout čechismům v angličtině. 2. vydání. Praha: Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1990, 274 stran. ISBN 8004259693. info
Teaching methods
Oral projects, written assignments, class discussions, practical exercises, individual projects, online group discussions.
Assessment methods
The general pass mark for this course is 70%. Throughout the semester there will be various tasks that make up the Continuous Assessment.
The continuous assessment will be based on work done in class as well as out-of-class assignments and a final test during the examination period. The out-of-class assignments include discussion online, the setting and progress towards personal language goals, the development of a language portfolio, a progress test, a written essay, and a recording.
The test at the end of the semester will be worth 70% of the course and will consist of reading, writing, listening, use of English, and spoken interviews.
If the student reaches 70% of the total of 1. the work during the semester (30%) and 2. the test at the end (70%), they will pass the course and continue to the Spring semester.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1441/podzim2013/A2BP_PJ1A/index.qwarp
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2013, recent)
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