SC4BK_CJAJ English for Social Educators

Faculty of Education
Spring 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (assistant)
Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Jiří Vacek, CSc.
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 – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SC4BK_CJAJ/OS01: Fri 13. 2. 17:35–19:15 učebna 57, Fri 20. 3. 8:25–11:55 učebna 72, Fri 17. 4. 8:25–11:55 učebna 72, Fri 22. 5. 12:05–15:35 učebna 57, J. Vacek
Prerequisites
CJV_AJA2k Entrance Test A2 || CJV_AJA2 Entrance Test A2
Students enrolling the course are expected to be at least on A2+ level of English or higher (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). The course is led in English.
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 aim of the course English for Social Educators is to develop and consolidate students' language skills and help them to achieve B1 level in all language skills(listening, reading, speaking, writing). During the course students will revise grammar and vocabulary connected to their field of study (B1 level). Furthermore, students will develop some academic skills in English (oral presentation, academic writing, supporting arguments, discussion, etc.).
Syllabus
  • SC4BK_CJAJ English for Social Educators
  • Topics: Education – Education in the CR/other countries, Primary/Secondar/Tertiary Education, Current Problems in Schools - bullying, truancy, mobiles, addictions, etc., Interpersonal relationships- generation gaps (children and parents; younger and older generations), Global social issues.
  • Grammar(self-study): Wh-questions (asking questions in different tenses); Present simple x continuous, Past simple x continuous, Present perfect, Expressing future, Word order, Comparative, Superlative, Adjectives ending with -ed, –ing, Adjectives x Adverbs, Modal verbs, Conditional clauses, Simple passive, Countable x uncountable nouns, Relative pronouns/clauses, Phrasal verbs, Verbs – gerund x infinitive, Prepositions, Prepositional phrases (adjectives, verbs), Question tags.
Literature
    required literature
  • E-learning resources in IS.MUNI.CZ
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521532892. info
  • Hashemi, Louise. Cambridge Practice Tests for PET 1. Cambridge University Press,
    not specified
  • GOUGH, Chris. English vocabulary organiser :100 topics for self-study. Hove: LTP language, 2001, 224 s. ISBN 1-899396-36-5. info
Teaching methods
4 consultations during the semester, activities and tasks developing students' language skills and competencies, class and group discussions, vocabulary practice, mind mapping, opinion and information sharing, giving arguments, critical thinking, home assignments plus home reading, etc.
Assessment methods
Examination REQUIREMENTS
1) Attendance and active participation in the consultations (only 1 class can be missed)
2) Submitting home assignments (HRW) in due time (5 days prior the consultation)
3) Final examination - test on PC - max 75 marks (part A – listening (true/false, gap-filling), part B – reading (gap-filling, MCQ), part C – vocabulary, grammar (gap filling, definitions – MCQ, asking questions, verb tenses), part D – writing – composition of 130-140 words). Pass mark = 65% i.e. 49 marks
4) Oral part - Presentation - max 25 marks (8-10 minutes long, introducing oneself, the field of study, current work, plus summary of 3 articles (based on HRW).
Final grade: Grade A (100-93 marks), Grade B (92-86), Grade C (85-79), Grade D (78-72), Grade E (71-65 marks).
The student who has not completed and submitted continuous tasks during the particular semester cannot be allowed to sit the final exam.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: Pro úspěšné ukončení předmětu jsou předepsány v semestru průběžné kontroly, jejichž výsledky jsou započítávány do závěrečného hodnocení. Jazykový kurz není určen pro začátečníky.
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět bude zapsán po udělení zápočtu za Vstupní test CJV_AJA2k, který si student zapíše v podzimním semestru, test na úrovni A2 složí v lednu, a poté absolvuje předmět SC4BK_CJAJ v jarním semestru. Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 15 hodin.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět si zapíší pouze studenti, kteří úspěšně absolvovali Vstupní test na úrovni A2 (ERR). Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2015, recent)
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