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English for Sociology II - JLB002
Title: Angličtina pro sociology II
Guaranteed by: The Language Centre (23-KJP)
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Actual: from 2022 to 2022
Semester: summer
E-Credits: 3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:0/2, Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / 96 (108)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
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 -
Last update: Mgr. Michaela Klírová, M.Phil. (31.01.2024)
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.
Aim of the course -
Last update: Mgr. Michaela Klírová, M.Phil. (31.01.2024)

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Requirements to the exam -
Last update: Mgr. Michaela Klírová, M.Phil. (31.01.2024)

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. Academic writing (paragraph +plan + peer-review): 10% 
  3. Line graph description: 10%  
  4. Thesis/Antithesis assignment: 5%
  5. Debate (Getting ready HW + active participation in DEBATE + Self-assessment + Debate judging forms): 20%
  6. 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:

  • (excellent) = 91 % and more (outstanding performance with only minor errors)
  • (very good) = 81-90 % (above the average standard but with some errors)
  • (good) = 71-80 % (generally sound work with a number of notable errors)
  • (satisfactory) = 61-70 % (fair but with significant shortcomings)
  • (sufficient) = 51-60 % (performance meets the minimum criteria)
  • (fail) = 0-50 % (considerable further work is required)
Syllabus -
Last update: Mgr. Michaela Klírová, M.Phil. (31.01.2024)
  • READING & LISTENING SKILLS: authentic academic materials
  • SPEAKING SKILLS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, DEBATE
  • WRITING SKILLS: GRAPH DESCRIPTION, SUMMARY, PARAGRAPH, ESSAY
  • 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
Entry requirements -
Last update: Mgr. Michaela Klírová, M.Phil. (31.01.2024)

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

 
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