v2044 Preparation for English Language Examination I

Faculty of Sports Studies
Autumn 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/13. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Renata Prucklová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Sports Studies Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Jana Kubrická, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Sports Studies Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
v2044/01: Fri 23. 12. 12:30–14:45 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Fri 6. 1. 14:00–16:15 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Fri 10. 2. 9:30–11:45 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Fri 17. 2. 16:15–19:15 E34/225 - seminární místnost, J. Kubrická
Prerequisites
B1 level of English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required
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 11 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to deepen students’ existing knowledge of sport-related topics while broadening their reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in English. At the end of the course students are required to have reached level B2 of CEF. Successful graduates of this course will acquire a more advanced command of professional terminology in sport science, health, anatomy and coaching. Besides, the study will focus on practising advanced grammatical phenomena as well as developing writing skills.
Syllabus
  • Language for studying • Cause and effect • Physiology of exercise • Fitness and Medical Problems • Sports injuries • Heart disease • Diet and Health • Sports training
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
  • HEWINGS, Martin. Advanced grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, ix, 340. ISBN 0521498694. info
Teaching methods
Language seminar: speaking, reading, listening, writing
Assessment methods
The course is focused on creating an effective learning climate by implementing the principles of communicative approach, engaging students in problem-based learning, and using a case method simulations that promote active learning. Students are supposed to find topics for each week in the interactive syllabus section, and prepare them for the following classes. The classes comprise practising reading, writing and speaking skills. Frequently used methods and procedures to reach these objectives are: for oral skills: practising of delivering presentations + their evaluation and analysis, class discussions, brainstorming activities, practising of giving instructions; for listening: selective listening, making notes from listening, listening for key words; for reading: finding key words in a text, skimming, scanning, checking understanding of a text (true/false etc.), making comments on the text; for writing: productive + reproductive writing, academic writing (advantages/disadvantages, summary etc.) The course is completed by a written multiple-choice credit test including grammar and vocabulary. After a proper registration class-attendance becomes compulsory, 1 missed attendance is accepted.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/1451/podzim2016/v2044/um/
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2012, autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023.
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