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Online Current Affairs Conversation Group - JLB071
Anglický název: Online Current Affairs Conversation Group
Český název: Online Current Affairs Conversation Group
Zajišťuje: Centrum jazykové a pedagogické přípravy (23-KJP)
Fakulta: Fakulta sociálních věd
Platnost: od 2023
Semestr: zimní
E-Kredity: 2
Způsob provedení zkoušky: zimní s.:
Rozsah, examinace: zimní s.:0/2, Z [HT]
Počet míst: neurčen / neurčen (12)
Minimální obsazenost: neomezen
4EU+: ne
Virtuální mobilita / počet míst pro virtuální mobilitu: ne
Stav předmětu: zrušen
Jazyk výuky: čeština
Způsob výuky: prezenční
Způsob výuky: prezenční
Poznámka: předmět je možno zapsat mimo plán
povolen pro zápis po webu
Garant: Pamela Danielle Cotte, M.A.
Třída: Courses for incoming students
Termíny zkoušek   Rozvrh   Nástěnka   
Anotace - angličtina
The course is aimed at students who want to further develop their communication skills in English and discuss current events in this language.
Poslední úprava: Cotte Pamela Danielle, M.A. (09.09.2020)
Cíl předmětu - angličtina

Aims of the Course

- To gain confidence when discussing current affairs in English, including development of vocabulary and phrases used in current affairs,

language for expressing opinions, using evidence and politely disagreeing  

- To develop critical thinking and analytical skills concerning current affairs

- To gain knowledge of current affairs and events and underlying issues and causes 

Poslední úprava: Cotte Pamela Danielle, M.A. (09.09.2020)
Literatura - angličtina

Students should use reliable news sources and academic literature when researching ongoing/recent global events and affairs.

The course will use authentic materials from news sources such as the BBC, Reuters, the Economist and academic literature. Articles, videos, interviews

and other subject-specific materials may be used.

Poslední úprava: Cotte Pamela Danielle, M.A. (09.09.2020)
Metody výuky - angličtina

The course will be online at the following Zoom link: https://cesnet.zoom.us/j/96873027282

 

Students will become familiar with and discuss current affairs and events throughout the semester.

-Topics for discussion will be selected by students. These can be from any region in the world.

-Discussion will provide opportunities to work on language development through examining problematic areas and broadening social science vocabulary.

-Due to the nature of this course attendance is very important; students are allowed two unexcused absences without penalty.

-Some lessons may include guest speakers, listening and other related discussion activities.

-Should a ‘significant’ event (war/disaster/etc.) occur during the course, this will be added to the schedule.

Poslední úprava: Cotte Pamela Danielle, M.A. (09.10.2020)
Požadavky ke zkoušce - angličtina

Credit for the course will be awarded based on the following:

50%- Class participation (contribution to discussions will be noted in each class)

30%- Short Policy Briefing

20%- Presentation or video (in pairs)

 

SHORT POLICY BRIEFING

Each student will prepare a short policy briefing (3 pages, double spaced – 700-1000 words) on an ongoing or recent current affairs topic of his or her choice.

THE POLICY BRIEFING IS DUE ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE LESSON AT 9:00 AM so students can read it to prepare for the discussion.  

 

Information on the structure and content of the policy briefing will be given at the first lesson and a sample briefing will be put on SIS.

Use of maps, graphs and other visuals is encouraged.

 

The purpose of the policy briefing is to facilitate discussion by providing students with the following information on the topic before the lesson:

1 brief background information to understand the context

2 basic information on the topic and the issues including links to sources  

3 discussion questions (to guide, structure and focus the discussion)   

 

PRESENTATION OR VIDEO  

In pairs students will create a 5 minute presentation or 2 minute video focusing on a current affairs topic of their choice.

 

There are three options regarding the content. More details will be given in the first lesson. 

1 an innovative solution to a current problem

2 a current news story

3 presentation of a position that other students can argue against, supported with evidence and examples  

 

Presentations or videos not given in the assigned class must be given in the following class for half a credit (barring a credible excuse).  

Poslední úprava: Cotte Pamela Danielle, M.A. (04.10.2020)
Sylabus - angličtina

Discussion topics in the field of current affairs will be selected by the students in consultation with the instructor.

They can include any region of the world. 

 

The structure of the lessons will be as follows: 

Short student presentation or video followed by discussion 

Discussion on the topic of the policy briefing 

Some lessons may have a different structure for example including a guest speaker or listening to English language interviews or

analysis. 

Poslední úprava: Cotte Pamela Danielle, M.A. (04.10.2020)
Vstupní požadavky - angličtina

Students should have a B2+ level of English. The course is open to students from all institutes. The minimum number of participants is 8.

Poslední úprava: Cotte Pamela Danielle, M.A. (09.09.2020)
 
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