English for Drama in Education - Upper-Intermediate 2

Subject guarantor:

Štěpánka PÁROVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

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

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Ability to communicate in complex situations.

Ability to lead discussions on abstract topics.

Vocabulary of the study area.

Mode of study:

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.

Recommended or required reading:

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.

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 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

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