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Lecturer(s)
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Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
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Čech Tomáš, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
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Peng Danping, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Students will learn about: 1. Interpersonal communication 2. Senior Citizens 3. Criminality 4. Refugees, Immigrants, Ethnic Issues 5. Reflecting Feelings 6. Communications About Yourself 7. Homeless 8. Crisis Intervention
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
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Learning outcomes
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This course will help students better understand and thrive in communication skills in English. And gives social educators the practical tools to diagnose the problems in communication. Each lesson introduces one specific context of interpersonal communication, develops an analytic toolkit and promotes critical reflection on daily-based communication over the course of eight modules.
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: - use specific grammatical structures in written and spoken communication, - respond in English in everyday situations, - express simple ideas in writing and speech, - use appropriate vocabulary related to both general and specialized pedagogical topics, - be familiar with basic terminology in the field of social pedagogy, - comprehend specialized texts related to their field of study.
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Prerequisites
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There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the course.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Conditions for completing the course: 1. Final presentation. At the end of the semester, each student, or a pair of students, will choose one topic from the list of topics provided by the teacher and prepare a 10-minute presentation. The presentation should demonstrate the student's understanding of the selected topic and include relevant examples or reflections. 2. Active participation in classes. The student actively participates in class discussions and activities and completes the assigned tasks. A maximum of 2 unexcused absences is tolerated.
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Recommended literature
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ADÁMKOVÁ, I.; ČIHÁNKOVÁ, I.; HERNOVÁ, E.; PAŘÍZEK, M. (eds.). English for Social Services. Praha. 2021.
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SOLVASON, C.; STOBBS, N.; ELLIOTT, G. Social Pedagogy in Education. Oxfordshire. 2025.
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