SC4MK_CJAJ English for Social Educators

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1.2. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SC4MK_CJAJ/OS01: Fri 13. 9. 9:20–11:55 učebna 28, Fri 4. 10. 8:25–11:55 učebna 25, Fri 15. 11. 8:25–11:55 učebna 25, Fri 6. 12. 8:25–10:05 učebna 25, Fri 10. 1. 10:15–11:55 učebna 28, J. Vacek
SC4MK_CJAJ/OS02: Fri 13. 9. 9:20–11:55 učebna 25, Fri 4. 10. 8:25–11:55 učebna 21, Fri 15. 11. 8:25–11:55 učebna 21, Fri 6. 12. 8:25–10:05 učebna 21, Fri 10. 1. 10:15–11:55 učebna 25, R. Mlýnková
Prerequisites
B1-level of English. The B1-level student can understand the main ideas of texts on both concrete and abstract topics and can discuss the topics related to his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with partners without strain for either party. Can produce an essay 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
Course objectives
The B2-level course in English is designed to develop both productive and receptive language skills. Special emphasis is put on the ability to analyse and comprehend special texts related to the social spheres. Active participation and discussion in regular consultations is required. Apart from that, the students work independently on special in-term assignments and get ready for the in-class presentation which is an essential part of the final examination.
Syllabus
  • Consultation 1: Course introduction + entrance TEST. Home assignment: Text 1 - Immigration;
  • Consultation 2: Hot social issues of today. Immigration. Multiculturalism. Ethnic minorities. Text 2 - Problem addiction. Work with addicts. Prevention; Home assignment: Text 2 - Problem addictions
  • Consultation 3: Discussion - Problem addictions. Presentations: MS Power Point Presentations including the Analysis of individual special texts related to the field of study. Reading analysis worksheets to be submitted to Odevzdavarna in due time;
  • Consultation 4: MS Power Point Presentations (cont. from previous Consultation);
  • FINAL TEST - Level B2: January 2014. Part I - vocabulary and grammar e-test in a computer room, Part II - English texts analysis and expressing opinion in writing, Part III - Listening comprehension.
Literature
    required literature
  • IS MUNI CZ online e-learning materials
    recommended 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
  • Strategic Reading. Building Effective Reading Skills. CUP 2003. ISBN 0521555787
  • English Grammar in Use. 2004. 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
Teaching methods
E-learning, home assignments. In-class discussions. Inductive and deductive methods. Critical thinking. Projects - Presentation, three special text analysis (submitted in reading comprehension worksheets). Final PC test.
Assessment methods
Examination requirements: 1) Active participation in the in-class discussions 2) In-term assignments submitted in due time (3 home assignments). 3) In-class presentation (50% of the final mark). Pass limit 70%. 4) Final e-test in a computer room (50% of the final mark, pass limit 70%). Vocabulary and grammar revision. English text analysis plus expressing opinion in writing. Listening comprehension.
A= 100-94, B=93-88, C=87-82, D=81-76, E=75-70
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je vyučován v angličtině a je zakončen testem na úrovni B2.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 14 hodin.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Požadované znalosti na úrovni B1 (ERR) se prověřují vstupním testem na úvodní konzultaci. Předmět si zapíší pouze ti studenti, kteří úspěšně absolvovali vstupní test.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
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