SEJ 1 Syllabus

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91110 Contemporary English Language 1 is a comprehensive course which allows the students to

improve their English by giving a practical understanding of the language and how to use it. Our

teaching methodology enables students to learn how English is spoken and used in real-life, day-to-

day situations. Focusing on the four skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), they will practise

speaking and writing skills along with sharpening grammar, vocabulary, and meta-language. Every

lesson will be based on a specific topic or theme. The language skills and grammar are taught within

the framework of the topic and serve to help students apply everything they have learned in a natural

way. Teachers and academic staff will be on hand to give the students ongoing support, encourage-

ment, advice and feedback and to steadily guide them to B2 level of English competence. The stu-

dents progresses is assessed continually both in a formative and summative way.

The primary goal of this course is revision and leveling of the previously acquired language compe-

tences to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. In addition,

the course aims at developing productive and receptive skills through customized content and topical

tasks.

C o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n

L e a r n i n g o u t c o m e s

After completing the course, the students will:

1. Revise, learn and practice language systems and structures that are common in English.

2. Offer a balance of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and skills to help use English effectively.

3. Paraphrase grammar structures and lexical units using the appropriate meta-language.

4. Produce fluent speech without searching for vocabulary or correct grammar.

5. Communicate effectively in social and academic situations.

6. Develop reading skills scanning and skimming7. Improve writing skill, with a key focus on descriptive and narrative writing.

8. Enrich vocabulary related to topics such as travel, fashion, peoples character and appearance,

natural world, education, emotions and feelings etc.

9. Develop techniques of individualized learning beyond the classroom.

10. Benefit from different educational tools.

91110 C o n t e m p o r a r y

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1. Haines, S. and Stewart, B. (2004). FCE Masterclass SB, WB (Units 1-6). OUP. London

2. Vince, M. and Emmerson, P. (2003). FC Language Practice with Key. MacMillan Educa-

tion. London

3. Townsend, S. (1986). The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole. Longman. London

4. FOR LECTURES: Yule, G. (1998). Explaining English Grammar. Oxford: Oxford University

Press.

Note:Note:Note:Note: The electronic versions of the books can be found here

http://www.wix.com/91110sej1/syllabus#!course-materials

Written exam comprises of four parts:Written exam comprises of four parts:Written exam comprises of four parts:Written exam comprises of four parts:

1. Dictation

2. Grammar test

3. Vocabulary test

4. Essay

Oral exam:Oral exam:Oral exam:Oral exam:

You will be asked to read and translate into Serbian an excerpt from the chapters ofThe Se-

cret Diary of Adrian Mole which you are required to read. The oral exam also includes three

brief questions, two of which have to do with the excerpt you will be asked to read and trans-

late; the third question is a general interest/opinion question.

C o u r s e M a t e r i a l s

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Course workCourse workCourse workCourse work

Class participation 10%

Term tests 30%

Final examinationFinal examinationFinal examinationFinal examination

Written exam 50%

Oral exam 10%


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C o u r s e c o n t e n t s

WeekWeekWeekWeek Units and tasksUnits and tasksUnits and tasksUnits and tasks

1 Yule, ch. 1: Basic forms, Basic mean-

ings; Yule, ch. 2: Articles

2 Yule, ch. 2: Articles

3 Yule, ch. 3: Tense and Aspect

4 Yule, ch. 3: Tense and Aspect

First term testFirst term testFirst term testFirst term test

5 Yule, ch. 4: Modals

6 Yule, ch. 4: Modals

7 Yule, ch. 5: Conditionals

8 Yule, ch. 5: Conditionals; Overallrevision

Second term testSecond term testSecond term testSecond term test

L e c t u r e s :

P r a c t i c a l s :

WeekWeekWeekWeek Units and tasksUnits and tasksUnits and tasksUnits and tasks

1 FC Masterclass U1

FC Language Practice GU 12, 22 VU 12

Adrian Mole January

2 FC Masterclass U2FC Language Practice GU 1, 2 VU 17

Adrian Mole - February

Descriptive writing

3 FC Masterclass U3


Adrian Mole March

4 Overall revision

5 FC Masterclass U4


Adrian Mole - April

6 FC Masterclass U5FC Language Practice GU 17, 26 VU 1

Adrian Mole - May

Narrative writing

7 FC Masterclass U6


Adrian Mole - June

8 Overall revision


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1. Bring your course books to every class.

2. You are expected to come to class on time. If you are absent from

any part of the class, it is entirely your responsibility to ascertain

what you missed. It is our recommendation that you establish a

reliable way to communicate with classmates to help you with

this. Also, you can always contact the teachers regarding time

you have missed; the teachers cannot re-teach the entire class,

but they will answer intelligently prepared questions and help you

stay on track. You can consult your teachers during their office

hours, or contact them via e-mail. Here are their addresses:http://www.wix.com/91110sej1/syllabus

3. Turn off cell phones.

4. Respect for one another is always the rule in this classroom. Stu-

dents should always refrain from having conversations while the

teacher is speaking / instructing or while other students are re-

sponding to questions. Treat others with courtesy, respect and

civility.

The study method is primarily based on communicative approach where classroom

work involves students in comprehending, producing or interacting in English while

their attention is focused on the content rather than form. This approach involves real-

language use because the language used by the students is not predetermined, but

derives from the nature of the project or topic discussed. This approach will include

interactive learning techniques, as well as use of video and audio recordings, relevant

Web-based materials and activities, as well as social media.

T e a c h i n g m e t h o d s a n d c l a s s r o o m

p r o c e d u r e s

T e a c h e r s e x p e c t a t i o n s

Jovana Dimitrijevic Savic, PhD

Anita Jankovic

Snezana Zecevic

I n s t r u c t o r s

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