PdF:AJ1104 Practical Language 2B - Course Information
AJ1104 Practical Language 2B
Faculty of EducationSpring 2020
- Extent and Intensity
- 0/3/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
- Teacher(s)
- Ailsa Marion Randall, 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
- AJ1104/Prez01: Mon 15:00–16:50 A43 učebna, A. Randall
AJ1104/01: Fri 14. 2. 8:00–9:50 B410 učebna, Fri 28. 2. 8:00–9:50 B410 učebna, Fri 13. 3. 8:00–9:50 B410 učebna, Fri 27. 3. 8:00–9:50 B410 učebna, Fri 17. 4. 8:00–9:50 B410 učebna, A. Randall - Prerequisites
- AJ1103 Practical Language 2A
Students will have finished successfully A2BP_PJ2A and started working with the textbook New English File Advanced. - 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
- Abstract
- This course will primarily be based upon Units 6-7 in New English File Advanced. Through practice, students will become more comfortable and more proficient using new complex structures. They will also develop a more sophisticated sense of the subtleties of English, (collocations, connotations, register, etc). They will further develop their reading skills (extra material provided) and work on their listening skills.
- Learning outcomes
- During the course the students will submit one paper (argumentative essay), make a presentation covering one of the topics discussed in class, will continue to compile their learners' portfolios (an ongoing assignment of 3 semesters); They will understand and be able to discuss topics included in the course, make arguments for and against, discuss and evaluate advantages and disadvantages of particular issues; present, explain and justify their views. Students will become more aware of how language and culture are intrinsically connected and mutually dependent.
- Key topics
- Units 6-7 New English File Focus on culture: real-life objects, cultural and social issues The topics will include: 1. Migration. Free movement. Reasons for migration 2. Cultural adaptation and assimilation from the historical perspective and today 3. Argumentative essay 4. National cuisine, local ingredients, balanced diet 5. Healthy lifestyle. Exercise. Sport 6. Professional sport under the pressure of fans and money 7. Humor in English speaking countries and across the globe 8. Political satire (BBC production) 9. Portfolios - students' monitoring of progress in English language learning
- Study resources and literature
- required literature
- Oxenden, C., Ch. Latham-Koenig. New English File Advanced. Student's Book. Oxford: OUP, 2010.
- Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
- The classes will involve class discussions, pair-work, group-work and learning centres. The students are encouraged to make the most of their classtime and work regularly toward their proficiency. Also, students are expected to complete all required homework.
- Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
- Continuous assessment: active participation in class and on the mood-link-a all required homework participation in 3 discussion fora 1 written assignment submission of a web-based portfolio credit test passmark 70%
- Language of instruction
- English
- Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
- Study Materials
The course is taught annually. - Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
- Teacher's information
- The written exam will happen in Moodlinka and the oral part on Zoom.
- Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2020, recent)
- Permalink: https://is.muni.cz/course/ped/spring2020/AJ1104