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Issues of Czech language acquisition by foreign speakers
KŘÍBALOVÁ, Adéla
The diploma thesis builds on bachelor thesis entitled Issues of Sociolinguistics and it is divided into a theoretical and practical part. It focuses in more details on the concept of Czech language as a foreign language and its learning by speakers from abroad - adult non-native speakers. The theoretical part describes pivotal key concepts and terms related to sociolinguistics with mentioning its sub-discipline interactional sociolinguistics. The thesis also describes study options of Czech language in our country, the most frequent methods used during lessons and the explanation of language levels according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. A part of this section is a description of the most commonly used textbooks of Czech, analysis of their structure and main topics. The practical part is focused on students of Czech as a foreign language. They fill in a questionnaire and they are also part of an interview.
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Synergy of language and visual imagination
Hrkalová, Martina ; Kafková, Helena (advisor) ; Novotná, Magdalena (referee)
This thesis takes the form of qualitative action probe and examines specific aspects of the work of selected pupils with SLD in interdisciplinary linking of art and language education with an emphasis on reaching goals evenly in both areas. The results of the research, which was carried out by observation and semi-structured interviews with pupils and teachers, are analyzed and crystallize into concrete suggestions of streamlining individual aspects of this method for even greater efficiency of separate steps in learning new skills to students with learning disabilities. In the theoretical part I introduce educational methods of synergic development of visual and linguistic imagination. It is primarily CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), which represents an innovative tendencies in integrating English and another non-language subject (in this case Art) and a multisensory approach. I also specify the fundamental principles of the educational process in an interdisciplinary connections of art and English for pupils with learning disabilities, such as Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, respecting individual learning styles of students, focusing on multimodal teaching principles and methods applicable to Hejný model of inclusive education of Art and English. I also describe the...
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Perception of the English Vowel Schwa by Czech Learners
Fajtová, Zdeňka ; Červinková Poesová, Kristýna (advisor) ; Matuchová, Klára (referee)
This thesis deals with the perception of English vowels by Czech listeners with special focus on the mid-central vowel schwa. The theoretical part presents the current research findings in the area of cross-language speech perception as well as it explores the differences between Czech and English vocalic systems. Further, it focuses on the negative transfer from the mother tongue. The aim of the practical part is to examine the impact of the Czech sound system on the discrimination of the neutral vowel schwa in different positions using a perception test devised specifically for the purposes of this research. The results indicate that the students' perception is influenced quite strongly by their native language as successful schwa identification occurred in approximately fifty per cent of all examined cases.
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Aspiration of English plosives in Czech students of English studies
Pospíšilová, Andrea ; Skarnitzl, Radek (advisor) ; Dušková, Libuše (referee)
Voice onset time (VOT) was shown to provide an effective basis on which to differentiate individual plosives in English. This thesis carries out an analysis of recordings of university students to determine whether specific phonetic in- struction improves pronunciation of non-native speakers of English with focus on aspiration of plosives and VOT. In the first part, a theoretical background is provided with definitions of plosives, VOT and its use and measurement. It also reviews the factors that have been shown to affect the VOT values. In addition, a brief overview of second language acquisition is given, with focus on English pronunciation. The second, empirical part describes the material and method used in the analysis and provides figures and results of statistical tests that were run. The results suggest a significant increase in VOT values as a result of one semester of Phonetics and Phonology course. Furthermore, individual plosives and positions in a word were examined sep- arately to determine whether there are any differences as suggested by the theoretical overview. Keywords: voice onset time, aspiration, Czech English, second language acquisition
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Acquisition of French in language courses in French-Czech club in Kladno.
Pacovská, Anna ; Loucká, Hana (advisor) ; Nádvorníková, Olga (referee)
The main theme of the thesis is the acquisition of French language in language courses in French-Czech club in Kladno. The thesis is divided into three principal parts. In the initial one we present the institution of French-Czech club in Kladno. In addition we mention also the partnership between Kladno city and Vitry-sur-Seine in France. The main aim of the thesis are the French language courses organized by the French- Czech club in Kladno. We deal with every single course in the club, we mention the visitors of this courses and also the motivation of these students. But the thesis concern the most the caracteristics of textbooks and workbooks used in the process of teaching French in French- Czech club in Kladno. In the courses, there are two types of textbook used in the French language courses - Czech-written and French-written textbooks. Between Czech-written textbooks, we mention ON Y VA! 1. (J. Taišlová; 2007), that is based on the structural-notional compromise combined with the situational principle. Between French-written textbooks used in French language courses in French-Czech club in Kladno, we characterize the first volume of Alter Ego (C. Hugot; V.M. Kizirian; M. Waendendries; A. Berthet; E. Daill; 2012). Alter Ego textbook employs the principles of the Common European Framework of...
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Influence of Phonetic Literacy on the Perception Ability of Czech Learners of English
Kaňák, Jakub ; Červinková Poesová, Kristýna (advisor) ; Farrell, Mark Robert (referee)
The thesis covers the main points of L2 acquisition with the main focus on L2 perception and production. The relevant theories concerning acquisition of L2 phonology were outlined and some important points stressed, namely, the role of L1 phonology on L2 perception and subsequently production. The subjects of final stop devoicing and pre-fortis shortening were mentioned with relation to Czech speakers of English. In the practical part, the thesis provides an account of a perceptual experiment that focused on the perception of word-final /t/ and /d/ phonemes of English by Czech students of English phonetics. It was found that Czech students are susceptible to their L1 phonology in distinguishing the voicing contrast word-finally. No significant overall correlation was found between the knowledge of pre-fortis shortening and the performance in a subsequent perceptual test. Key words: speech perception, phonetics, phonology, second language acquisition
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The principles of foreign language acquisition at pre school age in relation to ideas of J.A.Komenský (Comenius)
TŘÍSKOVÁ, Jana
The topic of this bachelor thesis are principles of foreign language acquisition at pre school age in relation to J. A. Komenský ( Comenius ). The theoretical part explains the specifics of the pre school child and his education. It explains the development of speech from infancy to pre school age. It describes the process of learning a foreign language at an early age with the appropriate methods and specific principles that are used in this process. It clarifies the references and ideas of J. A. Komenský. We seek the similarity of his basic didactic principles to the practice of today's modern pedagogy. The practical part is focused on the verification of specific principles in the process of learning English language in pre school children. The content of the chapter on research methodology is to clarify the methods used, setup research questions, techniques of data collection and their analysis. The results obtained are the subject of discussion and summarise the views and experience of teachers on the subject. The final chapter concludes and clarifies the chosen topic of work.
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Sociocultural competence in teaching Czech for foreigners
Odtsetseg, Tsenguun ; Hasil, Jiří (advisor) ; Dolenská, Jana (referee)
The present thesis tries to approach the issue of foreign language acquisition and foreign language didactics approaches. The main theme of the work is socio-cultural competence in teaching Czech for foreigners. It also states the issue in a broader context. Following is a detailed analysis of that term and its definition in a social frame of reference levels for Czech A1. The main part comprises of individually assessed five selected textbooks of Czech for foreigners. The analysis is carried out based on own criteria which have been determined in accordance with the required components of the socio-cultural competencies according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and J. Průcha methodologies. In the final part of the thesis is made mutual comparison of books with regard to the extent of helping to deepen and develop the student's knowledge in terms of socio-cultural competence. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Acquisition of French in language courses in French-Czech club in Kladno.
Pacovská, Anna ; Loucká, Hana (advisor) ; Nádvorníková, Olga (referee)
The main theme of the thesis is the acquisition of French language in language courses in French-Czech club in Kladno. The thesis is divided into three principal parts. In the initial one we present the institution of French-Czech club in Kladno. In addition we mention also the partnership between Kladno city and Vitry-sur-Seine in France. The main aim of the thesis are the French language courses organized by the French- Czech club in Kladno. We deal with every single course in the club, we mention the visitors of this courses and also the motivation of these students. But the thesis concern the most the caracteristics of textbooks and workbooks used in the process of teaching French in French- Czech club in Kladno. In the courses, there are two types of textbook used in the French language courses - Czech-written and French-written textbooks. Between Czech-written textbooks, we mention ON Y VA! 1. (J. Taišlová; 2007), that is based on the structural-notional compromise combined with the situational principle. Between French-written textbooks used in French language courses in French-Czech club in Kladno, we characterize the first volume of Alter Ego (C. Hugot; V.M. Kizirian; M. Waendendries; A. Berthet; E. Daill; 2012). Alter Ego textbook employs the principles of the Common European Framework of...
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