AJ1103 Practical Language 2A

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Christopher Williams, M.A. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Tamara Váňová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zdeněk Janík, M.A., 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
AJ1103/Kombi01: Fri 20. 9. 13:00–14:50 učebna 57, Fri 4. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 57, Fri 18. 10. 13:00–14:50 učebna 57, Fri 8. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 57, Fri 22. 11. 13:00–14:50 učebna 57, Fri 6. 12. 13:00–14:50 učebna 57, Ch. Williams
AJ1103/Prez01: Wed 14:00–15:50 učebna 58, Ch. Williams
Prerequisites (in Czech)
( AJ1102 Practical Language 1B && AJ1204 Grammar B && AJ1202 Phonetics and Phonology B )
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
there are 12 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
Students will practice and work on improvement of their language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) at the C2 level according to CEFR and language means (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation). Students will further enhance their soft skills (e.g. use of signpost language in presentations) and critical thinking. They will also learn to analyze the language for the purpose of teaching.
Learning outcomes
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 year will focus on the improvement of study skills. The syllabus will cover self-assessment, finding appropriate resources, and all of the major language areas. The core study materials primarily come from the coursebook New English File Advanced, Units 5-6 and additional electronic-based materials in VLE MOODLE. The topics will include: 1. Cultural values of English speaking countries 2. Citizen, citizenship and civil rights in the Western world 3. Safety, health, and environmental protection 4. Art. Perception of Art 5. Traditional and alternative medicine 6. Writing skills: report 7. Traveling and Tourism in today's global world 8. Tourists destination and historical sights in the English speaking countries 9. Humans, animals, and their coexistence. Animals' rights 10. Argumentative essay 11. Portfolios - students' monitoring of their progress in English language learning
Literature
    required literature
  • Oxenden, C., & Latham-Koenig, C. (2010). New English file: Advanced. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
    recommended literature
  • Barker, Ch. (2003). Cultural studies: Theory and practice. London: SAGE Publications.
  • Summers, D. (1992). Longman dictionary of English language and culture. Harlow, Essex, England: Longman
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, a progress test, and written essays. 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.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: kombinované studium: výuka v blocích.
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Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz/course/view.php?id=2334
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2018, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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