JVk012 English for Teachers II

Faculty of Education
autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1.3. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Belinda Rachael Allan, M.Ed. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dita Hochmanová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)
Mgr. Eva Zavadilová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radim Herout
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JVk012/01: Sat 10. 10. 12:00–14:50 učebna 63, Sat 17. 10. 17:00–19:50 učebna 63, Sat 31. 10. 13:00–15:50 učebna 63, Sat 5. 12. 13:00–15:50 učebna 63, Sat 19. 12. 13:00–15:50 učebna 63, D. Hochmanová
JVk012/02: Sat 10. 10. 12:00–14:50 učebna 58, Sat 17. 10. 17:00–19:50 učebna 57, Sat 31. 10. 13:00–15:50 učebna 57, Sat 5. 12. 13:00–15:50 učebna 58, Sat 19. 12. 13:00–15:50 učebna 58, B. Allan
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
By means of practically-oriented topics, students will develop all receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) language skills together with their grammar and vocabulary awareness within B2 level. Course objectives: 1) acquiring specialist terminology for individual disciplines and vocabulary related to a professional career; 2) practising B2 level grammar; 3) enhancing language skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing); 4) practising presentation and communication skills.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to: - understand spoken LSP texts at B1+ to B2 level of the CEFR; - understand written LSP texts at B1+ to B2 level of the CEFR; - produce a discursive essay; - succesfully participate in a spoken interaction dealing with relevant LSP issues at B1+ to B2 level of the CEFR; - use selected specialist terminology - show a good command of selected grammar structures at B1+ to B2 level of the CEFR; - inform about student's studies, job and professional future.
Syllabus
  • Session 1 How to write a CV,  Working with vocabulary (collocations)
  • Session 2 Reading and summarizing, Motivating students + teachers and burnout, How to describe experience
  • Session 3 General problems in schools, Listening + report
  • Session 4 Sharing good practice How to give feedback,ADHD, How to give instructions, ADHD, Online learning
  • Session 5 Sharing good practice, How to ask questions, Specific learning difficulties
Literature
    recommended literature
  • E-learning: IS.MUNI.CZ
  • COTTON, David, David FALVEY and Simon KENT. Market leader. New ed. Harlow: Longman, 2005, 176 s. ISBN 0582838096. info
  • JONES, Leo and Richard ALEXANDER. New international business English : communication skills in English for business purposes : student's book [Jones, 2003]. Updated ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, 176 s. : i. ISBN 0-521-53173-X. 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. English vocabulary in use :pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, vi, 263 s. ISBN 0-521-01171-X. info
  • MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. English vocabulary in use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, 168 s. ISBN 0521599571. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers and ebook. Fourth edition with ebook. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2015, x, 380. ISBN 9781107539341. info
  • HASHEMI, Louise and Raymond MURPHY. English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1995, 126 s. ISBN 0521449545. info
  • 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
Teaching methods
The course instruction is realised through task based interactive sessions and through individual/autonomous assignments. Consultations are in the form of seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes (activities developing students' awareness of language skills and systems within B2 level - independent reading, listening and writing tasks; grammar and vocabulary practice; discussions and presentations)
Assessment methods
Level B2 language course. Credit requirements: 1) Active participation in seminars and careful preparation for each seminar (2 absences allowed) 2) Completing assigned in-term tasks (overal required score is 52 points) 3) Oral exam
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2.
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět je vyučován v angličtině a je zakončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 20 hodin.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Vstupní znalost anglického jazyka min. na úrovni B1.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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