PdF:ZS1MP_A4A Practical Language AJ - Course Information

ZS1MP_A4A Practical Language AJ

Extent and Intensity

0/3/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Bc. Šárka Dohnalová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kateřina Sýkorová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Tamara Váňová (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Gabriela Oaklandová
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

ZS1MP_A4A/01: Tue 7:30–10:05 učebna 10, Š. Dohnalová, K. Sýkorová
ZS1MP_A4A/02: Tue 10:15–12:50 respirium (5. nadzemní podlaží), Š. Dohnalová, K. Sýkorová

Prerequisites (in Czech)

ZS1BP_AJ3A Language Practice 3A && ZS1BP_A3B Practical Language AJ

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

• Primary School Teacher Training (programme PdF, M-ZS5)

Course objectives

The main objective of the course is to develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills at B2 level. At the end of the course students should be able to: discuss everyday topics, communicate in everyday situations, read and listen to authentic texts at the upper-intermediate level and communicate in the language fluently.

Syllabus

• The syllabus includes: speaking activities reading comprehension writing narratives listening comprehension
• interaction. Students will participate in weekly activities and complete work outside of class in the coursebook and on Moodlinka.
• New Cutting Edge Upper Intermediate, units 1 - 6, revision of verb forms, forming nouns, gerunds and adjectives, verb forms in the narrative, perfect tenses, articles.
• Topics: Life circles, Feelings, Doing quizes, Achievements, How to... (making a list of tips).

Literature

required literature
• Cunningham, Sarah, Moor, Peter: New Cutting Edge, Upper-Intermediate, Student´s Book

recommended literature
• Cunningham, Sarah, Moor, Peter: New Cutting Edge, Upper-Intermediate, Workbook
• MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students : with answers. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, x, 350. ISBN 052143680X. info
• HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, vi, 136. ISBN 0521755484. info
• REDMAN, Stuart. English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate and intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997, 270 s. ISBN 0521557372. 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
• UR, Penny. Grammar practice activities :a practical guide for teachers. 1. publ. (4. print.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990, viii, 288. ISBN 0-521-33847-6. info

Teaching methods

lectures, class discussion, pair work, group work, brainstorming, individual assignments, online work

Assessment methods

Students have to pass 2 continuous tests (passmark - 70%) focused on the vocabulary and grammar covered during the term, prepare a short presentation to revise the previous subject matter, contribute to moodlinka forum 5 times per semester, work on moodlinka course regularly and submit an essay. During final oral exam they prove their overall grammar and vocabulary knowledge (70%). Students have to prepare for lessons throughout the whole term and do homework for each lesson, which is the base for their active participation in the seminars. Most of the work is based on students' self-study.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2016, recent)
  
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