PdF:SZ7MP_1AB2 EAP C - Course Information

SZ7MP_1AB2 English for Academic Purposes - C

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová

Timetable

Thu 7:00–8:40 učebna 6

• Timetable of Seminar Groups:

SZ7MP_1AB2/01: No timetable has been entered into IS. D. Dvořáková

Prerequisites

Předpokladem pro zapsání tohoto předmětu na úrovni B2 (Evropského referenčního rámce jazyka) je aktiví znalost anglického jazyka na úrovni B1 (pre-intermediate). The intermediate student (Level B2) can understand the main ideas of texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint 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

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Course objectives

The course is designed to develop especially the following: 1) Specialized language related to student’s subject/s of study. 2) Academic skills: speaking: giving a presentation; writing: application for a scholarship, project statement) 3) "Abstract" vocabulary 3) Grammar (level B2) 4) Language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) by means of up-to-date topics related to education or academic sphere.

Syllabus

• W 1 Mock test W 2 – 5 Education, school, teaching (educational systems and strategies, teaching methods, lesson plans, motivation in education, dealing with problems in the class – classroom management, teaching pupils/students with special needs…) (discussion, listening, reading, vocabulary) Academic skills: Language of discussion/argumentation, critical thinking W 2 Oral presentations allocation Grammar: W 2 Present tenses W 3 Past tenses W 4 Future in English (will, going to, present continuous; time clauses: when, as soon as… I am) W 5 Present perfect simple and continuous W 6 Academic skills: Application for a scholarship, project statement (layout + structure; punctuation; linking words) Assign project statement + application for a scholarship W 7 Academic skills: Language of presentation + presentation skills Grammar: Modals I (can, have to, allowed to, must, mustn’t, should) W 8 Mock test W 9 – 13 Oral presentations + follow-up discussions Grammar: W 8 Word order – indirect questions,… W 9 Reported speech W 10 Conditionals (first, second, zero) W 11 Verbs + prepositions W 12 Phrasal verbs I W 13 Make X do W 14 Credit test

Assessment methods (in Czech)

In-term assignments: A) Project statement + application for a scholarship (assigned in W 6, first draft due on W 8, second draft due on W 11), B) Oral presentation; Credit requirements: 1) Attendance; 2) Completed in-term assignments; 3) Credit test (3 parts: listening, reading comprehension, use of English; level B2; passing limit 50%).

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Pro úspěšné ukončení předmětu jsou předepsány v semestru průběžné kontroly, jejichž výsledky jsou započítávány do závěrečného hodnocení. Jazykovy kurz neni urcen pro zacatecniky
The course is taught each semester.
General note: Nutno mit absolvovane predmety SZ7BP_1AB1 a SZ7BP_2AB1.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Level B2 English Course

• Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2008, recent)
  
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