AJ2104 Practical Language 2B

Faculty of Education
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Helena Worthington, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zuzana Kršková, 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
AJ2104/01: Mon 18:00–19:50 A43 učebna, H. Worthington
AJ2104/02: Wed 10:00–11:50 A31 učebna, H. Worthington
AJ2104/03: Tue 10:00–11:50 A51 učebna, H. Worthington
AJ2104/04: Tue 14:00–15:50 A43 učebna, H. Worthington
Prerequisites (in Czech)
AJ2103 Practical Language 2A
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 7 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Abstract
1. To improve students' expression and understanding in English. 2. To expand students' English language use within a cultural context. 3. To provide students with opportunities to practice teaching language concepts. 4. To allow students to use English communication in one-to-one, small group and whole class situations. 5. To help students develop their critical thinking and make them aware of various culture-specific aspects through discussions and debates.
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
  • Topics for course
  • Advanced grammar
  • Reading comprehension
  • Writing proficiency
  • Speaking proficiency
  • Listening proficiency
  • Group facilitation
  • Cultural awareness
  • Examples of ELT
Study resources and literature
    required literature
  • OXENDEN, Clive and Christina LATHAM-KOENIG. New English file. Oxford: Oxford University, 2010, 168 s. ISBN 9780194594585. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
This class uses a variety of methods including learning centres, group discussions, presentations, projects and Moodlinka work.
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Students must acquire a minimum of 70 points from quizzes, forums, class participation, group facilitation and the final credit test.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ped.muni.cz
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026, Spring 2027.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2021, recent)
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