Discussion based on papers covering various issues in Leisure Studies (updated every year), e.g. 1. Choice and Experiential Definitions of Leisure, LSA Newsletter No. 63, November 2002. 2. Boredom in Free Time, LSA Newsletter No. 64, March 2003. 3. Leisure and Citizen Participation: A Salutary Reciprocity, LSA Newsletter No. 65, July 2003. 4. The Importance of Concepts in Leisure Studies, LSA Newsletter No. 71, July 2005. 5. Non-Western Leisure: How to Study It, LSA Newsletter No. 72, November 2005. 6. Contemplation as Leisure and Non-Leisure, LSA Newsletter No 73, March 2006. 7. The Serious Leisure Perspective, LSA Newsletter No. 75, November 2006. 8. Social Networks in Leisure-From Meso to Macro Structure, LSA Newsletter No. 82, March 2009. 9. Addiction to Leisure Activities: Is It Possible?, LSA Newsletter, No. 86, July 2010. 10. Flow in Serious Leisure: Nature and Prevalence, LSA Newsletter, No. 87, November 2010. 11. Personal Memoirs, Project-Based Leisure and Therapeutic Recreation for Seniors, LSA Newsletter, No. 88, March 2011. 12. Leisure Choice, Facilitation and Constraint, LSA Newsletter, No. 88, July 2011. 13. Leisure and Happiness, LSA Newsletter, No. 89, November 2011. 14. Self-Directed Learning as a Foundation for Complex Leisure, LSA Newsletter, No. 90, March 2012. The primary focus of the discussion will be the meaning of a text; however, grammar and lexis (terminology) may be discussed as well when necessary.
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies)
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The course is taught mainly in English. Various professional resources in English are used - studies, articles, videos, audios... Students will be introduced to selected subject topics (education, pedagogy, leisure studies) and related terminology, grammar structures, expressions and prepositional phrases that are typical of professional style. They will improve the active use of English in discussions on professional texts.
deeper understanding and reflection of selected issues in Leisure Studies, dispositions and skills fostered through active participation in professional discussion
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