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Course: Introduction to language studies

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Course title Introduction to language studies
Course code KAN/UAN
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Lancová Klára, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course develops English teacher language awareness in the areas of: 1/ Phonetics and phonology 2/ Lexicology 3/ Morphology 4/ Syntax 5/ Written and spoken language 6/ Contemporary English use around the world 7/ Language and culture

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Seminar
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
B1+ level of vocabulary and grammar according to CEFR.
Skills
B1+ level of vocabulary and grammar according to CEFR.
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
know key concepts and terms to describe the sounds, words, and sentences
explain how the sounds of English work
explain how words are formed
explain how the structure of sentences works
explain how people use language in texts and contexts
explain the connection between the current state of Global Englishes and language teaching
Skills
discuss the structure of the English language
use linguistic terminology
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Textual studies
Collaborative instruction
Individual study
Skills
Collaborative instruction
Seminar classes
Textual studies
Individual study
Competences
Seminar classes
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Continuous assessment
Self-evaluation
Skills
Test
Continuous assessment
Self-evaluation
Competences
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature
  • CRYSTAL, David. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. 3rd ed.. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018. ISBN 9781108437738.
  • KORTMANN, Bernd. English Linguistics: Essentials.. J.B. Metzler Stuttgart, 2020. ISBN 978-3-476-05677-1.
  • YULE, George. The Study of Language. 7th ed.. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press., 2019. ISBN 9781108582889.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Chemistry in Education (17) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physics in Education (17) Category: Physics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (19) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (19) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual Culture in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (17) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Information Technologies in Education (19) Category: Informatics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Information Technologies in Education (18) Category: Informatics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (18) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual Culture in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (18) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (1) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Psychology in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (16) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual Culture in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (19) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (19) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Information Technologies in Education (17) Category: Informatics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Geography in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (14) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): - (16) Category: History courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Visual Culture in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Russian Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Chemistry in Education (18) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (17) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Studies in Mathematics (19) Category: Mathematics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Information Technologies in Education (16) Category: Informatics courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (17) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (18) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
University of West Bohemia, date of update: 26.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025