English for Drama in Education - Upper-Intermediate 2

Course unit code:

702DADV8

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zkouška

Range:

Type of course unit:

compulsory optional subject

Level of course unit:

bez omezení

Year of study

předmět nemá určen ročník studia

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Štěpánka PÁROVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Halka VOLKMANOVÁ, Štěpánka PÁROVÁ, Peter Milan LUKETIC, Marie ŠRÁMKOVÁ, Zdeněk KRÁL, Karel FOUSTKA

Study Objectives:

Schopnost komunikovat ve složitějších situacích

Schopnost vést diskusi o abstraktních tématech

Odborná slovní zásoba studovaného oboru

Mode of delivery:

Readings and text analysis, listenings, presentation and practice of grammar and lexical structures, moderated discussions, independent presentation.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Lower level (B2/1) English knowledge is required.

Recommended optional programme components

No elective requirements.

Course contents:

Development of all language skills

Speaking: forming and defending opinions, assessing arguments, proposing resolutions, expressing feelings

Writing a CV and motivation letter

Understanding standard speech, news and films

Reading comprehension texts in the study, current newspaper and magazine articles.

Complex grammar: Conditional sentences, modal verbs in the past, verb phrases, articles, word formation, linking phrases

Terminology of the study areas.

Study materials:

DAVIS, D. Acting in Classroom Drama. Calendar Island Publishers, Portland, Maine

HEWINGS, M. Advanced Grammar in Use. CUP, 2002. ISBN 0-521-49868-6

SOARS, L. and J. New Headway Advanced. OUP, 2008. ISBN 0-19-436931-5

SPOLIN, V. Theatres Games For the Classroom. Northwestern University Press, Illinois, 1991

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Classes

Assessment methods and criteria

This course is concluded with an exam.

Conditions for sitting the test are:

class participation

completion of assignments

independent presentation

The exam has written and oral sections.

The written test (approx: 60min.) contains reading comprehension, listening, grammar and vocabulary sections.

The oral part is comprised of translation, analysis, or reproduction of a trade text of about 10 pages which the student prepares after consultation with the instructor prior to the test. A conversation follows on a study project topic.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

Note:

If the student is unable to attend instruction because of extenuating circumstances (internship, competitions, serious health problems), the instructor must be contacted to supply the materials and set a appointment for consultation. Otherwise, the student may not receive credit nor sit a test.

Further information:

This course is an elective for all AMU students

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Dramatická výchova - kombinované (Bc.) (compulsory optional subject)