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Using Music in Teaching English
Hořejšová, Kateřina ; Dvořák, Bohuslav (advisor) ; Žďárek, Karel (referee)
This diploma thesis focuses on using music (primarily songs) in teaching English as a foreign language. The theoretical part deals with different aspects of the benefits of music. The first chapter covers the discipline of music therapy, it is followed by a chapter about Stephen Krashen's Affective Filter Hypothesis and subsequently about music and brain. Then there is a chapter about the role of motivation through music and the outline of possible criteria for choosing a good song. A chapter about different aspects of using songs: to teach grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and culture close this part. The goal of the practical part is to provide examples of using songs in an English lesson. A short chapter is concerned with other activities connected to music. The practical part consists of two surveys: the first one is a survey of a textbook series and the second one deals with the results of a survey carried out at different types of schools. Key words: music therapy, motivation, song, exploitation of the song
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Effective methods of preparing secondary school students for the maturita exam in English - focused on speaking
Rybáková, Katarína ; Dvořák, Bohuslav (advisor) ; Hofmannová, Marie (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with speaking skills and their development for the purposes of the Maturita exam. It is divided into 6 chapters. The theoretical part deals with speaking as a skill, basic definitions of the Maturita exam and, more specifically, it gives a detailed overview and comparison of the Maturita oral performance and interactive skills at both levels. The practical part covers the analysis of three sets of books that are used during the English lessons in secondary education. Key words: Maturita exam, basic level, higher level, evaluation, course books
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Relevance of Australianisms in English Language Teaching
Hillier, Markéta ; Matuchová, Klára (advisor) ; Dvořák, Bohuslav (referee)
TITLE: The Relevance of Australianisms in English Language Teaching AUTHOR: Markéta Hillier DEPARTMENT: Department of English Language and Literature SUPERVISOR: PhDr. Klára Matuchová, Ph.D. ABSTRACT: The proposed thesis explores the existence of Australian English, the part it plays in Australian culture, available sources on the subject, the direction in which it is heading and the relevance of its teaching to foreign students. The theoretical section of the thesis explores the development of Australian English, modern Australian English, second language acquisition and aspects and importance of teaching vocabulary. The practical part of this thesis introduces two hypotheses: "Australianisms are constantly evolving and in order to keep up with new generations, fresh texts should be developed as a reference for both foreign students and tourists" and "Australian English vocabulary is very different to other English varieties; therefore, students need to be exposed to Australianisms in order to successfully communicate in the Australian environment". Upon statistical analysis the first hypothesis is supported with the second hypothesis being partially supported. KEYWORDS: Australia, Australian English, Australianisms, Second Language Acquisition, Vocabulary
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Difficulties of an Adult Student in Learning and Remembering Vocabulary
Šilarová, Lucie ; Dvořák, Bohuslav (advisor) ; Vít, Radek (referee)
This bachelor's thesis is intended to search for the most efficient methods, strategies, techniques and activities in learning and teaching English vocabulary regarding an adult student with difficulties in learning and remembering English vocabulary. The research is founded on theoretical part which deals with general questions of learning vocabulary, processes of remembering words and various approaches, methods, strategies and activities, with special focus on memorization. Practical part of this thesis is based on the student's characterization according to his multiple intelligence type. The research examines various techniques and activities which were used in lessons and their effects on the student's success in remembering words.
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The Role of Family Background and Media in the Lives of Young Learners
Slavíková, Lucie ; Vít, Radek (advisor) ; Dvořák, Bohuslav (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to depict the factors influencing children's reading literacy and compare them in the context of Czech and British cultural background. The thesis is focused on children aged 11-12 years. The key question is, to what extent does the media and the family background influence children's attitudes towards reading. The theoretical part investigates the nature of children's reading at the end of the young school age and the influences which shape it. Next part introduces general tendencies in the reading practice of children nowadays and compares reading habits of Czech and British 12-year-olds. The third part consists of a study divided into two sections. Both sections are based on a questionnaire which explores the reading habits of 12-year-olds.
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Multilingual Compensatory Strategies of Czech Native Speakers in English
Pokorná, Vítězslava ; Matuchová, Klára (advisor) ; Dvořák, Bohuslav (referee)
The proposed thesis treats the topic of multilingual language acquisition and the occurring language interference. It aims to demonstrate the negative language transfer by the means of the results of a field research. The theoretical part introduces and discusses relevant topics, such as language learning, language processing, bilingualism and multilingualism. Furthermore, it focuses on the character of language transfer itself. In the practical part, two hypotheses are presented, specifically "the interference of the dominant foreign language is considerably higher than the interference of the other language, i.e. L3" and "passive interference reaches a higher degree than the active one". Eventually, the results interpretation is presented and both the hypotheses are verified.
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Total Physical Response in Different Age Groups
Pinkasová, Markéta ; Dvořák, Bohuslav (advisor) ; Hofmannová, Marie (referee)
A foreign language teaching method called Total Physical Response is described in the theoretical part. The originator proposes the method for any age group; despite the fact, the use of the method changes in different age groups, due to cognitive development of students and their level of English. The practical part shows opinions of present English teachers in Poděbrady and its neighborhood about usage of the method in their lessons.
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Music as an Effective Means in Teaching English Pronunciation
Young Žáková, Lenka ; Červinková Poesová, Kristýna (advisor) ; Dvořák, Bohuslav (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to point out the beneficial effect music has on learning English pronunciation. The theoretical part describes how music can positively influence the process of learning and helps to create an effective educational environment. This work further focuses on the motivational effect of music and on its ability to increase student interest. The practical part provides the reader with concrete examples of the methodology used in singing classes at the basic art schools with focus on selected features of English pronunciation. Key words: music, pronunciation, singing, song
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Developing Social Competencies through Interaction in English Lessons
Wagnerová, Anna ; Dvořák, Bohuslav (advisor) ; Vít, Radek (referee)
With the recent introduction of the Framework Education Programme into schools in the Czech Republic, a great attention is now paid to new concepts: Cross-curricular Subjects and Key Competencies. These also include training in personal and social skills, which should help the students to develop their personalities and to learn to cooperate with others. This work focuses on four related areas of Social Competencies, namely becoming acquainted with people, building positive relationships, social communication and cooperation. It aims to provide theoretical background and analyze possible ways of developing these competencies within English lessons at the second stage of basic education or lower secondary education, and also to offer sample activities. The questionnaire survey in the practical part explores the pupils' perception of Personal and Social Competencies in their current instruction, searches for their preferences and compares their viewpoint with that of the teachers.
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