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English for Sociology II - JLB002
Title: Angličtina pro sociology II
Guaranteed by: Centre for Language Learning and Pedagogical Training (23-KJP)
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Actual: from 2025
Semester: summer
E-Credits: 3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / 72 (80)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Level: specialized
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
Guarantor: Mgr. Michaela Klírová, M.Phil.
Teacher(s): Mgr. Michaela Klírová, M.Phil.
Class: Courses for incoming students
Pre-requisite : JLB001
In complex incompatibility with: JLB053
In complex pre-requisite: JLM001
Annotation -
The course is designed for students of sociology whose English is at an intermediate level at least - it corresponds to levels B2 according to CEFR. Enrolment is conditioned by obtaining a credit (zápočet) in JLB 001, this does not apply to foreign ERASMUS students. The main focus is on using and working with authentic English texts, individual and group work on short-term projects, with an emphasis on expanding professional and academic vocabulary, formal oral and written expression and, last but not least, developing the ability to reflect on how to improve further English language skills.
Last update: Klírová Michaela, Mgr., M.Phil. (31.01.2024)
Aim of the course -

The course aims to continue building specific vocabulary and developing discipline-specific language skills (e.g. describing graphs, being cautious), as well as academic language skills (e.g. debate, writing a paragraph), so that students are able to study subject/field related scholarly texts, follow lectures, present facts and opinions, and discuss professional issues and matters in English, and are prepared for studying abroad.

Last update: Klírová Michaela, Mgr., M.Phil. (31.01.2024)
Literature -

Authentic academic materials (texts, podcasts) are used. The study materials used in the classes are solely for the use of the students of the JLB002 course. Any circulation of the materials is prohibited. The study materials are supplied by the teacher as the course progresses and are available after the class on MOODLE.

Useful links:
http://englishforuniversity.com/
http://www.academicenglishuk.com/
http://www.uefap.com/
http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/
www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish
http://www.socscidiss.bham.ac.uk/ (Companion for Undergraduate Dissertations (Sociology, Anthropology, Politics, Social Policy, Social Work and Criminology), "A survival guide to coping with your dissertation")

Dictionaries:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/
http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english
http://dictionary.reference.com/
http://oxforddictionary.so8848.com/ (Online OXFORD Collocation Dictionary of English)

Grammar, vocabulary and English usage:
Hewings, M. (2009): Advanced Grammar in Use (second edition), CUP.
Vince, M. (2003): Advanced Language Practice with key, Macmillan Publishers Limited.
Hewings, M., Thaine, C. (2012): Cambridge Academic English Advanced. CUP.
McCarthy, M., O´Dell, F. (2008): Academic Vocabulary in Use. CUP.
Swan, M. (2005): Practical English Usage, 3rd ed, OUP.

Last update: Klírová Michaela, Mgr., M.Phil. (31.01.2024)
Teaching methods -

English for Specific Academic Purposes. The classes will be conducted in English.

Reading, listening, speaking and writing skills will be developed through content/project-based learning.
The method emphasises communication in the classroom, pair and group activities and student involvement in the learning process. Students will share materials they have prepared at home. Therefore, it is essential to attend the classes, study regularly and do the assignments when due.

Principles for using AI in English for Sociology II (JLB002):
ETHICALLY, REFLECTIVELY, AND CRITICALLY.
Introduction. Just like enthusiasm and joy, true learning also involves effort, searching for solutions, overcoming difficulties and obstacles, experiencing doubts and frustrations, and learning from mistakes. These are natural and valuable opportunities for growth, for acquiring deeper knowledge and growing in wisdom. Inappropriate use of GenAI offers a shortcut, a way to avoid effort while seemingly fulfilling requirements. However, such shortcuts do not help the development of our thinking.
Principles. (i) Unless you are directly encouraged to use AI tools for educational purposes (on a voluntary basis) in the English for Sociology course, please refrain from using AI tools to create content (text, video, audio, images) that will be included in your work (homework, activities, projects, etc.) and form part of your assessment. Since most interactions with AI take place outside the classroom, I will trust you to do so; strive for something greater for yourselves... (ii) When practising language skills, you can use AI for initial orientation in the subject matter, to check spelling, or to evaluate your work (which is then always subject to your critical judgment), but you should not use AI to think for you and formulate ideas for you. Remember: WRITING = THINKING. (iii) Academic honesty requires you to acknowledge any use of generative AI and to clearly indicate (in the correct citation format) which part of your assignments is your original work and which part was generated by AI, what prompts were used, and how you worked with the generated content. (iv) As for me, I will follow the same rules that I require of you and that are in accordance with the guidelines for using AI at FSV UK. See the guidelines set by FSV UK and ethical recommendations provided by Charles University.

Last update: Klírová Michaela, Mgr., M.Phil. (27.01.2026)
Requirements to the exam -

Your end-of-year score will be based on points you accumulate across continuous and formal assessment.

  • Continuous assessment: 50% of the end-of-semester score (see i-x)
  • Formal assessment: 50% of the end-of-semester score  
  • It is the student's responsibility to make up for their absence and contact their teacher via e-mail. All assignments must be submitted/presented on their due dates. Exceptions can be made only in cases of illness or extra compulsory components of students' degree subjects.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT: 50%

  1. Academic vocabulary, synonyms, collocations (interactive online practice: result screenshots): 5%
  2. Line graph description: 10%  
  3. Thesis/Antithesis assignment: 5%
  4. Debate (Getting ready HW + active participation in DEBATE, as well as in the preceding seminars + Self-assessment + Debate judging forms): 30%
  5. Language Learning Portfolio - self-assessment of your overall progress throughout the semester (a precondition for completing the course) + feedback

FORMAL ASSESSMENT: 50% - 80-minute in-class test during the exam period (51% = pass) - 3 areas: I. Academic language and style, II. Language for describing graphs, III. Developing a strong argument (for more information see MOODLE/Notice board).

GRADING:

  • A (excellent) = 91 % and more (outstanding performance with only minor errors)
  • B (very good) = 81-90 % (above the average standard but with some errors)
  • C (good) = 71-80 % (generally sound work with a number of notable errors)
  • D (satisfactory) = 61-70 % (fair but with significant shortcomings)
  • E (sufficient) = 51-60 % (performance meets the minimum criteria)
  • F (fail) = 0-50 % (considerable further work is required)
Last update: Klírová Michaela, Mgr., M.Phil. (29.01.2025)
Syllabus -
  • READING & LISTENING SKILLS: authentic academic materials
  • SPEAKING SKILLS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, DEBATE
  • WRITING SKILLS: GRAPH DESCRIPTION, ACADEMIC WRITING
  • ACADEMIC SKILLS: note-taking, reading graphs, hedging, paraphrasing, summarising, developing a strong argument
  • TOPICS: Various social riddles from the sociological landscape; individual reading and research based on academic interests
Last update: Klírová Michaela, Mgr., M.Phil. (27.01.2026)
Entry requirements -

Enrollment is conditioned by obtaining a credit (zápočet) in JLB 001. This condition does not apply to ERASMUS students.

Last update: Klírová Michaela, Mgr., M.Phil. (31.01.2024)
 
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