Master

Teacher Education of English Language for Lower and Upper Secondary Schools

The core expertise taught within the MA study builds on the preceding BA study program, and consists of a set of symbiotically interconnected linguistic, literary, and didactic disciplines designed to give the graduate substantial knowledge in all these, in correspondence to the MA level.

The aim is to educate a school-leaver who is able to teach instrument playing (piano or violin) at different kinds of music schools. The study is tied with preceding bachelor study, concentrated on gaining special musical knowledge and abilities. Master's study degree focuses on collaboration with pedagogical and psychological subjects and with praxis at basic and high schools to development of musical pedagogical skills. The subjects take account of the pedagogical orientation of a master's degree.

The core expertise taught within the MA study builds on the preceding BA study program, and consists of a set of symbiotically interconnected linguistic, literary, and didactic disciplines designed to give the graduate substantial knowledge in all these, in correspondence to the MA level. The aim is to educate a school-leaver who is able to teach instrument playing (piano or violin) at different kinds of music schools. The study is tied with preceding bachelor study, concentrated on gaining special musical knowledge and abilities. Master's study degree focuses on collaboration with pedagogical and psychological subjects and with praxis at basic and high schools to development of musical pedagogical skills. The subjects take account of the pedagogical orientation of a master's degree.

Description of verification and evaluation criteria

Exam in the first subject – a maximum score of 30 points.

Exam in the second subject – a maximum score of 30 points.

Pedagogical-psychological Preparation Oral Examination – a maximum score of 30 points.

The entrance exam is written (test) and consists of a linguistic and literary part. The linguistic part (langue disciplines): text analysis with regard to its phonetic, morphological, lexicological and syntactic aspects. A successful applicant needs to be well-versed in all the basic disciplines within the English language system (phonetics, phonology, lexicology, morphology, and syntax). The linguistic test plumbs the applicants’ knowledge of the relevant terminology, their ability to properly expound miscellaneous systemic phenomena within their original context and to give a practical illustration using some concrete language material. The test also includes theoretical syntax (semi-clausal constructions, negations, word order, and functional sentence, etc.). The literary part of the test plumbs the applicants’ awareness of literature and literary history, namely in the fields of English and American literature (developmental tendencies, key representatives and canonical works, historical context, etc.) from their historical beginnings until today. All questions are in the multiple-choice form.

The exam is the same for single field programs and for major/minor programs.

Audition – piano or violin (maximum 20 points)
Performance in the complete length of cca 30 minutes contains: The number of points is given by a complex evaluation of the interpretation of individual compositions.
Pieces are to be memorized.

1 sonata, suite, concert, cycle, variations, etc.,

2 other compositions of different styles.

Interview – piano or violin (maximum 10 points)

History of instrument, piano, or violin literature (maximum 5 points)

Description of personal musical experience and plans (maximum 5 points)

Pedagogical-psychological Preparation Oral Examination

The objective of the oral interview is to check the level of the candidate´s knowledge of the basics of pedagogical and psychological disciplines in accordance with the requirements stipulated by the obligatory subjects of the pedagogical-psychological preparation for the bachelor´s study program at the Faculty of Education of Charles University. The subjects are as follows: Introduction to Pedagogy (General and Social Pedagogy), Basics of Psychology (General, Developmental and Social Psychology), Basics of General Didactics, Basics of Special Pedagogy. Apart from testing knowledge of theory and terminology, the focus of the interview is also on the candidate´s ability to apply the acquired knowledge to model situations in teaching practice.

Admission to Master's studies is conditioned by completed secondary education confirmed by a school-leaving certificate. Admission to Post-Bachelor studies (Master's program) is likewise conditioned by completed education in any type of study program.

Additional requirements for prior education

The condition for admission to study is a completed bachelor's degree in the same or a related study program. In accordance with the concept of two-stage teacher training, the fulfillment of the minimum requirements at Charles University for bachelor programs with a focus on education will be assessed based on an appraisal of the attested documentation. In accordance with the framework requirements for study programs that provide professional qualifications for the performance of regulated professions of pedagogical staff (The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports), graduates of bachelor programs with a focus on education are therefore accepted on the basis of entrance examinations.

The applicant will submit a list of courses completed in the previous study, including their results and qualifications, or confirmation of their study, if the study has not been completed by the 28th of February, 2022.

Greenbaum, S., Quirk, R. (1990). A Student ́s Grammar of the English Language. London: Longman.

Quirk, R. et al. (1985) A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language. WF Appendix, Longman.

Roach, P.(1983). English Phonetics and Phonology. Cambridge University Press.

Bradbury, M., Ruland, R. (1991). From Puritanism to Postmodernism. Penguin Books.

Bradbury, M (1994). The Modern British Novel. Penguin Books.

Head, D. (2002). Modern British Fiction, 1950-2000. Cambridge University Press.

Procházka, M. et al. (2011). Lectures on American Literature. UK v Praze, Karolinum.

Sanders, A. (2004). The Short Oxford History of English Literature. Oxford University Press.

Teacher Education of Music for Lower and Upper Secondary School

Butterworth, A. Harmony in Practice. ABRSM.

Taylor, E. The AB Guide to Music Theory, part I, II. ABRSM.

Taylor, E. First Steps in Music Theory. ABRSM.

Taylor. E. Music Theory in Practice, part 1 to 5. ABRSM.

Laitz, S. G. The Complete Musician: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory, Analysis, and Listening. New York: Oxford University Press, 2012.

Lerdahl, F., and R. Jackendoff. A Generative Theory of Tonal Music. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press, 1983.

Forte, A. The Structure of Atonal Music. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1973. Print.

Randel, D. M.: The Harvard Dictionary of Music (Harvard University Press Reference Library)

Burkholder, J. P. A History of Western Music.

Dillon, S. Psychology of Music. Sheffield Hallam University, UK, 2018.

Sheet Music from the 17th to the 21st century

Admissions Option 2

This graduate is acquainted with the fundamental concepts of, and relations between, the langue and parole disciplines including interdisciplinary approaches, is able to interpret texts of Anglophone literature, has a good command of the latest theories and methods of English language teaching, and can apply his/her knowledge and skills in his/her practice as a teacher.

The graduate of the master's study is fully qualified in the professional, didactic and pedagogic sphere as well as in the sphere of organization, administration, general education and professional or personal culture. He acquires qualifications for music education at basic music schools, basic and high schools.

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The Faculty of Education is one of seventeen faculties associated under the umbrella of Charles University in Prague. Its primary goal is to train teachers and other pedagogical personnel for all types of schools and school systems, at various levels of study (Bachelors and Masters) and forms.

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Charles University Faculty of Education

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Master in Teacher Education of English Language for Lower and Upper Secondary Schools with double curriculum study Teacher Education of Playing Instrument

Master in Teacher Education of English Language for Lower and Upper Secondary Schools with double curriculum study Teacher Education of Playing Instrument

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