Course: English around the world

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Course title English around the world
Course code KAJ/QWE@
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Nevařil Josef, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: Native and of non-native speakers' English. Different varieties of native speakers' standard and non-standard English. Different varieties of non-native speakers' English. Development of receptive skills through regional varieties of British, American, Australian, etc. English. Development of receptive skills through different varieties of non-native speakers' English. Development of productive skills with respect to given social context. Enhancing students' awareness of English used for international communication.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course students will be able to: - define differences between native and non-native speakers' English, - recognise and appreciate the differences between standard and non-standard English, - communicate without difficulty with native as well as non-native speakers of English, - recognise a given social situation and accommodate their use of English accordingly.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Seminar Work

attendance, seminar paper, written exam
Recommended literature
  • COLLINS, B. & MEES, I. M. (2013). Practical Phonetics and Phonology. 3rd ed.. London.
  • JENKINS, Jennifer. (2015). Global Englishes. 3rd ed.. London.


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): English Language for Education (BB24) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language for Education (BB22) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language for Education (BB23) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter