Course Information

JVp018 English for Special Educators - D

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dita Hochmanová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Mirjana Georgieva Slavíková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radim Herout
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 – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education

Prerequisites

JVp017 Eng. for Special Educators - C
A pass in JVp017 English for Special Educators - C.

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 23 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

A B2 course whose mission is to develop students' language in receptive (reading, listening), productive (speaking, writing), and interactive modes of communication. Its further aim is to foster autonomy in students by providing them with opportunities to regulate their own learning process (open glossary). It also offers tasks that will enable students to develop their academic skills, for example researching sources, arguing a point, synthesizing information, giving feedback, mediating information, and problem-solving. Also, the course materials provide a wide range of activities that are aimed at helping students to acquire specialist vocabulary.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to: understand spoken texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; understand written texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; produce an argumentative synthesis; provide peer review; present a persuasive talk and write a report. They will also be able to use specialist terminology related to selected topics.

Syllabus

• Subject-specific topics: 1) Specific learning difficulties 2) Autism spectrum disorders 3) ADHD 4) Down syndrome Academic skills: - researching sources, - arguing a point, - synthesising information, - giving feedback, - mediating information and - problem-solving Grammar (self-study): - conditionals; articles; countable and uncountable nouns; some, any, no…; reported speech; selected B2 structures; prepositional phrases; transitional expressions; phrasal verbs.

Literature

required literature
• Course materials in the IS MUNI

recommended literature
• SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, xii, 88. ISBN 9780521476607. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
• REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Test your English vocabulary in use : upper-intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001, 150 s. ISBN 052166568X. info
• PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
• HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info

Teaching methods

Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed to develop and practise both language competencies (productive, receptive & interactive) and soft skills (researching, synthesising, explaining, presenting, problem-solving and collaborating).

Assessment methods

Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only two undocumented absences are allowed), completing in-term tasks/home preparation for classes, active participation in classes; 2) Submitting writing assignments: an argumentative synthesis & a report; 3) Giving a talk about the synthesis 4) Giving peer feedback on the synthesis, talk, and report; 5) Contributing to an open glossary 6) Oral exam: presenting the tasks the student has worked on throughout the semester and reflecting on the process of accomplishing them.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2 SERRJ.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

JVp018 English for Special Educators - D

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Mirjana Georgieva Slavíková (seminar tutor)
Jitka Autratová (assistant)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radim Herout
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 – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JVp018/01: Wed 13:00–14:50 učebna 63, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/02: Wed 11:00–12:50 učebna 51, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/03: Wed 9:00–10:50 učebna 63, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/04: Tue 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/05: Thu 9:00–10:50 učebna 51, M. Slavíková
JVp018/06: Tue 11:00–12:50 učebna 33, M. Slavíková

Prerequisites

JVp017 Eng. for Special Educators - C
A pass in JVp017 English for Special Educators - C.

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 23 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

A B2 course whose mission is to develop students' language in receptive (reading, listening), productive (speaking, writing), and interactive modes of communication. Its further aim is to foster autonomy in students by providing them with opportunities to regulate their own learning process. It also offers tasks that will enable students to develop their academic skills, for example researching sources, arguing a point, synthesizing information, giving feedback, mediating information, and problem-solving. Also, the course materials provide a wide range of activities that are aimed at helping students to acquire specialist vocabulary.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to: understand spoken texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; understand written texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; produce an argumentative synthesis; provide peer review; present a persuasive talk and participate in a professional discussion. They will also be able to use specialist terminology related to selected topics.

Syllabus

• Subject-specific topics: 1) Specific learning difficulties 2) Autism spectrum disorders 3) ADHD 4) Down syndrome Academic skills: - researching sources, - arguing a point, - synthesising information, - giving feedback, - mediating information and - problem-solving Grammar (self-study): - conditionals; articles; countable and uncountable nouns; some, any, no…; reported speech; selected B2 structures; prepositional phrases; transitional expressions; phrasal verbs.

Literature

required literature
• Course materials in the IS MUNI

recommended literature
• SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, xii, 88. ISBN 9780521476607. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
• REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Test your English vocabulary in use : upper-intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001, 150 s. ISBN 052166568X. info
• PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
• HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info

Teaching methods

Weekly a hundred-minute seminars designed to develop and practise both language competencies (productive, receptive & interactive) and soft skills (researching, synthesising, explaining, presenting, problem-solving and collaborating).

Assessment methods

Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only two undocumented absences are allowed), completing in-term tasks/home preparation for classes, active participation in classes; 2) Submitting writing assignments: an argumentative synthesis & notes for discussion; 3) Giving a talk about the synthesis 4) Giving peer feedback on the synthesis 5) Oral exam: - presenting the tasks the student has worked on throughout the semester and reflecting on the process of accomplishing them. - sharing an interest in a SE topic - debating a controversial topic

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2 SERRJ.
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

JVp018 English for Special Educators - D

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (seminar tutor)
Jitka Autratová (assistant)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radim Herout
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 – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JVp018/01: Tue 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/02: Wed 12:00–13:50 učebna 63, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/03: Tue 11:00–12:50 učebna 51, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/04: Wed 10:00–11:50 učebna 53, A. Bízková Doleželová

Prerequisites

JVp017 Eng. for Special Educators - C
A pass in JVp017 English for Special Educators - C.

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 23 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

A B2 course whose mission is to develop students' language in receptive (reading, listening), productive (speaking, writing), and interactive modes of communication. Its further aim is to foster autonomy in students by providing them with opportunities to regulate their own learning process (open glossary). It also offers tasks that will enable students to develop their academic skills, for example researching sources, arguing a point, synthesizing information, giving feedback, mediating information, and problem-solving. Also, the course materials provide a wide range of activities that are aimed at helping students to acquire specialist vocabulary.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to: understand spoken texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; understand written texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; produce an argumentative synthesis; provide peer review; present a persuasive talk and write a report. They will also be able to use specialist terminology related to selected topics.

Syllabus

• Subject-specific topics: 1) Specific learning difficulties 2) Autism spectrum disorders 3) ADHD 4) Down syndrome Academic skills: - researching sources, - arguing a point, - synthesising information, - giving feedback, - mediating information and - problem-solving Grammar (self-study): - conditionals; articles; countable and uncountable nouns; some, any, no…; reported speech; selected B2 structures; prepositional phrases; transitional expressions; phrasal verbs.

Literature

required literature
• Course materials in the IS MUNI

recommended literature
• SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, xii, 88. ISBN 9780521476607. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
• REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Test your English vocabulary in use : upper-intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001, 150 s. ISBN 052166568X. info
• PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
• HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info

Teaching methods

Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed to develop and practise both language competencies (productive, receptive & interactive) and soft skills (researching, synthesising, explaining, presenting, problem-solving and collaborating).

Assessment methods

Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only two undocumented absences are allowed), completing in-term tasks/home preparation for classes, active participation in classes; 2) Submitting writing assignments: an argumentative synthesis & a report; 3) Giving a talk about the synthesis 4) Giving peer feedback on the synthesis, talk, and report; 5) Contributing to an open glossary 6) Oral exam: presenting the tasks the student has worked on throughout the semester and reflecting on the process of accomplishing them.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2 SERRJ.
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

JVp018 English for Special Educators - D

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dita Hochmanová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radim Herout
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JVp018/02: Thu 12:00–13:50 učebna 63, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/03: Tue 10:00–11:50 učebna 63, D. Hochmanová
JVp018/04: Tue 12:00–13:50 učebna 59, D. Hochmanová

Prerequisites

JVp017 Eng. for Special Educators - C
A pass in JVp017 English for Special Educators - C.

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 23 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

A B2 course whose mission is to develop students' language in receptive (reading, listening), productive (speaking, writing), and interactive modes of communication. Its further aim is to foster autonomy in students by providing them with opportunities to regulate their own learning process. It also offers tasks that will enable students to develop their academic skills, for example researching sources, arguing a point, synthesizing information, giving feedback, mediating information, and problem-solving. Also, the course materials provide a wide range of activities that are aimed at helping students to acquire specialist vocabulary.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to: understand spoken texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; understand written texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; produce an argumentative synthesis; provide peer review; present a persuasive talk and write a report. They will also be able to use specialist terminology related to selected topics.

Syllabus

• Subject-specific topics: 1) Specific learning difficulties 2) Autism spectrum disorders 3) ADHD 4) Down syndrome Academic skills: - researching sources, - arguing a point, - synthesising information, - giving feedback, - mediating information and - problem-solving Grammar (self-study): - conditionals; articles; countable and uncountable nouns; some, any, no…; reported speech; selected B2 structures; prepositional phrases; transitional expressions; phrasal verbs.

Literature

required literature
• Course materials in the IS MUNI

recommended literature
• SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, xii, 88. ISBN 9780521476607. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
• REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Test your English vocabulary in use : upper-intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001, 150 s. ISBN 052166568X. info
• PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
• HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info

Teaching methods

Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed to develop and practise both language competencies (productive, receptive & interactive) and soft skills (researching, synthesising, explaining, presenting, problem-solving and collaborating).

Assessment methods

Credit requirements: - Attendance (only two undocumented absences are allowed), completing home preparation for classes & active participation in classes; - Submitting writing assignments: an argumentative synthesis & a report; - Giving a talk about the synthesis - Giving peer feedback on the synthesis, talk, and report; - Creating own vocabulary collection. - Oral exam: presenting the tasks students have worked on throughout the semester and reflecting on the process of accomplishing them. To be allowed to take the exam, students must submit all the assignments and achieve at least 52 points (65%).

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 úkoly. V případě nápadných rozdílů mezi úrovní odevzdaných úkolů a výkony studenta/-ky ve výuce může dojít k přezkoušení. Kurz je ukončen zkouškou na úrovni B2.
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

JVp018 English for Special Educators - D

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dita Hochmanová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)
Mgr. Marcela Sekanina Vavřinová, Ph.D. (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radim Herout
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 – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JVp018/01: Thu 12:00–13:50 učebna 53, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/02: Thu 8:00–9:50 učebna 10, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/03: Tue 12:00–13:50 učebna 67, D. Hochmanová
JVp018/04: Mon 14:00–15:50 učebna 53, D. Hochmanová

Prerequisites

JVp017 Eng. for Special Educators - C
A pass in JVp017 English for Special Educators - C.

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 23 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

A B2 course whose mission is to develop students' language in receptive (reading, listening), productive (speaking, writing), and interactive modes of communication. Its further aim is to foster autonomy in students by providing them with opportunities to regulate their own learning process (open glossary). It also offers tasks that will enable students to develop their academic skills, for example researching sources, arguing a point, synthesizing information, giving feedback, mediating information, and problem-solving. Also, the course materials provide a wide range of activities that are aimed at helping students to acquire specialist vocabulary.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to: understand spoken texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; understand written texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; produce an argumentative synthesis; provide peer review; present a persuasive talk and write a report. They will also be able to use specialist terminology related to selected topics.

Syllabus

• Subject-specific topics: 1) Specific learning difficulties 2) Autism spectrum disorders 3) ADHD 4) Down syndrome Academic skills: - researching sources, - arguing a point, - synthesising information, - giving feedback, - mediating information and - problem-solving Grammar (self-study): - conditionals; articles; countable and uncountable nouns; some, any, no…; reported speech; selected B2 structures; prepositional phrases; transitional expressions; phrasal verbs.

Literature

required literature
• Course materials in the IS MUNI

recommended literature
• SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, xii, 88. ISBN 9780521476607. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
• REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Test your English vocabulary in use : upper-intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001, 150 s. ISBN 052166568X. info
• PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
• HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info

Teaching methods

Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed to develop and practise both language competencies (productive, receptive & interactive) and soft skills (researching, synthesising, explaining, presenting, problem-solving and collaborating).

Assessment methods

Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only two undocumented absences are allowed), completing in-term tasks/home preparation for classes, active participation in classes; 2) Submitting writing assignments: an argumentative synthesis & a report; 3) Giving a talk about the synthesis 4) Giving peer feedback on the synthesis, talk, and report; 5) Contributing to an open glossary 6) Oral exam: presenting the tasks the student has worked on throughout the semester and reflecting on the process of accomplishing them.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2 SERRJ.
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

JVp018 English for Special Educators - D

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Anna Bízková Doleželová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radim Herout (assistant)
Mgr. Dita Trčková, Ph.D. (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radim Herout
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 – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JVp018/01: Thu 12:00–13:50 učebna 58, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/02: Thu 8:00–9:50 učebna 67, A. Bízková Doleželová
JVp018/03: Thu 10:00–11:50 učebna 58, A. Bízková Doleželová

Prerequisites

JVp017 Eng. for Special Educators - C
A pass in JVp017 English for Special Educators - C.

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 23 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

The course mission is to develop students' receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) language skills and to enhance their grammar and vocabulary knowledge at level B2 by means of academic topics relating to the sphere of special needs education. In terms of academic skills, special emphasis is put on producing a coherent Master's thesis abstract and understadning the process of composing a concise literature review.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to: understand spoken texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; understand written texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; produce a Master's thesis abstract; understand the principles of constructing an effective literature review; successfully participate in a spoken interaction dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; use selected specialist terminology with natural and sophisticated control; show a good command of selected grammar structures at B2 level of the CEFR.

Syllabus

• Subject-specific topics: 1) Intellectual disability. Teaching students general learning disability. 2) Specific learning difficulties. Teaching students with SLDs. 3) Autism spectrum disorders. 4) Behavioural disorders (ADD, ADHD, ODD and CD). 5) Psychic disorders in children and teenagers. 6) Current cure approaches and therapies in special needs education. Academic skills: Academic speaking - expressing professional opinion, agreement and disagreement; asking for clarification, more information, etc. Academic writing - writing a thesis abstract and a literature review. General vocabulary and grammar: conditionals; articles; countable and uncountable nouns; some, any, no…; reported speech; selected B2 structures; prepositional phrases; transitional expressions; phrasal verbs.

Literature

required literature
• In-class materials designed for teaching ESP.

recommended literature
• SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, xii, 88. ISBN 9780521476607. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
• REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Test your English vocabulary in use : upper-intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001, 150 s. ISBN 052166568X. info
• PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
• HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info

Teaching methods

Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes (activities developing language skills and grammar/vocabulary knowledge at level B2: listening and reading tasks, grammar and vocabulary practice, pair/group/class discussions and other kinds of speaking activities, collaborative writing, providing peer-feedback, etc.).

Assessment methods

Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only two absences are acceptable), completed in-term tasks/home preparation for classes, active participation in classes; 2) Submitted writing assignments: Master's thesis abstract + literature review (must be submitted prior to the oral part of the exam); 3) Exam: 2 parts: A) written (parts: listening, reading comprehension, use of English, writing, SNE terminology); level B2. Total: 70 marks; PASS MARK = 65 % B) Oral – A) monologue + B) spoken interaction between two students. Total: 30 marks; PASS MARK = 65 % In order to be allowed to sit the final exam, students must complete all in-term assignments and meet all deadlines. The oral part of the exam can be taken only by students who have passed the written part. Ústní část zkoušky mohou absolvovat výhradně ti studenti, kteří splní její písemnou část.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2 SERRJ.
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

JVp018 English for Special Educators - D

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (assistant)
Mgr. Jana Kollárová (lecturer)
Mgr. Radka Mlýnková (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Radka Mlýnková
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 – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education

Timetable of Seminar Groups

JVp018/01: Tue 12:00–13:50 učebna 10, R. Mlýnková
JVp018/02: Wed 13:00–14:50 učebna 59, R. Mlýnková
JVp018/03: Tue 10:00–11:50 učebna 57, R. Mlýnková

Prerequisites

JVp017 Eng. for Special Educators - C
A pass in JVp017 English for Special Educators - C.

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 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

The course mission is to develop students' receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) language skills and to enhance their grammar and vocabulary knowledge at level B2 by means of academic topics relating to the sphere of special needs education. In terms of academic skills, special emphasis is put on producing a coherent Master's thesis abstract and understadning the process of composing a concise literature review.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student will be able to: understand spoken texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; understand written texts dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; produce a Master's thesis abstract; understand the principles of constructing an effective literature review; successfully participate in a spoken interaction dealing with SNE issues at B2 level of the CEFR; use selected specialist terminology with natural and sophisticated control; show a good command of selected grammar structures at B2 level of the CEFR.

Syllabus

• Subject-specific topics: 1) Intellectual disability. Teaching students general learning disability. 2) Specific learning difficulties. Teaching students with SLDs. 3) Autism spectrum disorders. 4) Behavioural disorders (ADD, ADHD, ODD and CD). 5) Psychic disorders in children and teenagers. 6) Current cure approaches and therapies in special needs education. Academic skills: Academic speaking - expressing professional opinion, agreement and disagreement; asking for clarification, more information, etc. Academic writing - writing a thesis abstract and a literature review. General vocabulary and grammar: conditionals; articles; countable and uncountable nouns; some, any, no…; reported speech; selected B2 structures; prepositional phrases; transitional expressions; phrasal verbs.

Literature

required literature
• In-class materials designed for teaching ESP.

recommended literature
• SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, xii, 88. ISBN 9780521476607. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
• REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Test your English vocabulary in use : upper-intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001, 150 s. ISBN 052166568X. info
• PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
• HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info

Teaching methods

Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes (activities developing language skills and grammar/vocabulary knowledge at level B2: listening and reading tasks, grammar and vocabulary practice, pair/group/class discussions and other kinds of speaking activities, collaborative writing, providing peer-feedback, etc.).

Assessment methods

Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only one absence is acceptable), completed in-term tasks/home preparation for classes, active participation in classes; 2) Submitted writing assignments: Master's thesis abstract + literature review (must be submitted prior to the oral part of the exam); 3) Exam: 2 parts: A) written (parts: listening, reading comprehension, use of English, writing, SNE terminology); level B2. Total: 70 marks; PASS MARK = 65 % B) Oral – A) monologue + B) spoken interaction between two students. Total: 30 marks; PASS MARK = 65 % In order to be allowed to sit the final exam, students must complete all in-term assignments and meet all deadlines. The oral part of the exam can be taken only by students who have passed the written part. Ústní část zkoušky mohou absolvovat výhradně ti studenti, kteří splní její písemnou část.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2 SERRJ.
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

JVp018 English for Special Educators - D

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D.
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

JVp018/01: Tue 8:25–10:05 učebna 10, G. Hublová
JVp018/02: Wed 11:10–12:50 učebna 57, G. Hublová
JVp018/03: Wed 8:25–10:05 učebna 57, G. Hublová

Prerequisites

JVp017 Eng. for Special Educators - C
A pass in English for Special Educators - C.

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 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

The course mission is to develop students' receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) language skills and to enhance their grammar and vocabulary knowledge at level B2 by means of academic topics relating to the sphere of special needs education. At the end of the course, students can succesfully participate in a spoken interaction dealing with issues relating to special needs education, use selected SNE terminology with natural and sophisticated control, and show a good command of selected grammar structures. They can understand both written and spoken academic texts at level B2, and can produce a Master's thesis abstract and literature review.

Syllabus

• SNE topics/issues: Intellectual disability. Specific learning difficulties. Autism spectrum disorders. Behavioural disorders (ADD, ADHD, ODD and CD). Psychic disorders in children and teenagers. Current cure approaches and methods in special needs education. Career opportunities for special educators. Academic skills: Academic writing - writing a thesis abstract + literature review. Grammar/general vocabulary development: conditionals; articles; countable and uncountable nouns; some, any, no…; reported speech; sentence transformations III; prepositional phrases; transitional expressions; phrasal verbs.

Literature

required literature
• In-class materials designed for teaching ESP.

recommended literature
• SEAL, Bernard. Academic encounters : reading, study skills, and writing : content focus, human behavior. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999, xii, 88. ISBN 9780521476607. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Academic vocabulary in use. First published. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, 176 stran. ISBN 9780521689397. info
• CRAVEN, Miles. Listening extra : a resource book of multi-level skills activities. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, 136 s. ISBN 0521754623. info
• REDMAN, Stuart and Ruth GAIRNS. Test your English vocabulary in use : pre-intermediate & intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000, 142 s. ISBN 0521779804. info
• MCCARTHY, Michael and Felicity O'DELL. Test your English vocabulary in use : upper-intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001, 150 s. ISBN 052166568X. info
• PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate : with key. Essex: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 9780582400184. info
• HASHEMI, Louise and Barbara THOMAS. Cambridge grammar for first certificate : with answers. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003, xii, 260. ISBN 0521533368. info

Teaching methods

Weekly ninety-minute seminars designed for teaching English for specific and academic purposes (activities developing language skills and grammar/vocabulary knowledge at level B2: listening and reading tasks, grammar and vocabulary practice, pair/group/class discussions and other kinds of speaking activities, collaborative writing, providing peer-feedback, etc.).

Assessment methods

Credit requirements: 1) Attendance (only two classes can be missed), completed in-term tasks/home preparation for classes, active participation in classes; 2) Submitted writing assignments: Master's thesis abstract + literature review of Master's thesis sources in English (must be submitted prior to the oral part of the exam); 3) Exam: 2 parts: A) written (parts: listening, reading comprehension, use of English, writing, SNE terminology); level B2. Total: 70 marks; PASS MARK = 65 % B) Oral – A) monologue + B) spoken interaction between two students. Total: 30 marks; PASS MARK = 65 % In order to be allowed to sit the final exam, students must complete all in-term assignments and meet all deadlines. The oral part of the exam can be taken only by students who have passed the written part. Ústní část zkoušky mohou absolvovat výhradně ti studenti, kteří splní její písemnou část.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2 SERRJ.
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

JVp018 English for Special Educators - D

The course is not taught in Spring 2017

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Daniela Dvořáková (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Gabriela Hublová, Ph.D.
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

Prerequisites (in Czech)

JVp017 Eng. for Special Educators - C

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 10 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Information on completion of the course: Kurz je ukončen písemnou a ústní zkouškou na úrovni B2 SERRJ.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Počet míst v kurzu je limitován kapacitou pracoviště.

• Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2025, recent)