712-0125/04 – English Language b/II for FEI - intermediate (Ab/II-FEI)

Gurantor departmentInstitute of LanguagesCredits2
Subject guarantorMgr. Kateřina SmutnáSubject version guarantorMgr. Kateřina Smutná
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementCompulsory
Year1Semestersummer
Study languageEnglish
Year of introduction2016/2017Year of cancellation
Intended for the facultiesFEIIntended for study typesBachelor
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
CHU01 Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
ILL0025 Mgr. Petr Illík
MAT0433 Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková
PRE0053 Ing. Radim Pretsch
SMU0007 Mgr. Kateřina Smutná
SNI0029 Martin Šnicer
TRA0015 Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská
WLO74 Mgr. Andrea Wlochová, Ph.D.
ZAR0050 Bc. Vladimír Žárik, MBA
Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of studyWay of compl.Extent
Full-time Credit 0+2

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

The aim is to create a grounding of ESP language with respect to communication skills, i.e. reading, writing, speaking and listening with the output level B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Teaching methods

Tutorials

Summary

The instruction is focused on mastering vocabulary, grammar, and phrases in the given range. Students will acquire comprehensive language skills and use terminology related to the topics, that are the content of the course, so that they are prepared for management positions in an international working environment. Students will be able to prepare a successful and dynamic presentations, using contrasting and generalizing phrases, including reassuring once. They will also learn to use verb tenses to describe past events (including linking words and phrases), work with gerunds and infinitives, express their own opinions and attitudes (using assertiveness), and deal with complaints. They will as well acquire professional terminology and language skills related to selected technical texts in reference to the focus of the faculty.

Compulsory literature:

FULL-TIME STUDY: APPLEBY, Rachel, Frances WATKINS, Duncan LAING a Nina LEEKE. International express: upper intermediate. Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014-[2016]. ISBN 978-0-19-459787-6. PART-TIME STUDY: KOLLMANOVÁ, L. Angličtina pro samouky s klíčem a CD. Leda 2011. ISBN 978-80-7335-260-8.

Recommended literature:

IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521734882. MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use 3rd Edition with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2004. ISBN 9780521537629.

Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester

Credit test E-learning

E-learning

Compulsory e-learning course available at: lms.vsb.cz

Other requirements

The completion of assigned written and oral tasks, active participation during tutorials, chosen chapters from Technology 2. 80% attendance, min. test result: 65%.

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

International Express Upper-intermediate: Units 3-4 1. U3 Grammar: Relative clauses; Relative pronouns who, which 2. U3 Vocabulary: Work-life balance 3. U3 Work skills: Dynamic presentations 4. U3 Functions: Hedging, contrasting, and generalizing; Review Unit 3 5. U4 Grammar: Narrative tenses; Linking words and phrases 6. U4 Vocabulary: Gerunds and infinitives in the context of money donation 7. U4 Work skills: Being assertive 8. U4 Functions: Handling complaints; Review Unit 4 9. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary 10. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary 11. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary 12. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary 13. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary 14. Credit test

Conditions for subject completion

Conditions for completion are defined only for particular subject version and form of study

Occurrence in study plans

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2023/2024 (B0613A140010) Computer Science P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (B0714A150002) Control and Information Systems P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (B0541A170009) Computational and Applied Mathematics P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B0613A140010) Computer Science P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B0714A150002) Control and Information Systems P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B0714A150004) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B0714A060020) Electrical Engineering P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B0541A170009) Computational and Applied Mathematics P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0613A140010) Computer Science P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0714A060020) Electrical Engineering P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0714A150004) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0714A150002) Control and Information Systems P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0713A060006) Electrical Power Engineering P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0714A060013) Applied Electronics P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0541A170009) Computational and Applied Mathematics P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B0714A150002) Control and Information Systems P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B0714A150004) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B0613A140010) Computer Science P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B0714A060013) Applied Electronics P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B0714A060009) Mobile Technology P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B0714A060011) Telecommunication Technology P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B0541A170009) Computational and Applied Mathematics P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B0713A060006) Electrical Power Engineering P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B0713A060008) Automotive Electronic Systems P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B0714A060020) Electrical Engineering P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B2660) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B2660) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B2649) Electrical Engineering P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B0714A060011) Telecommunication Technology P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B0714A150002) Control and Information Systems P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B0613A140010) Computer Science P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B0714A150004) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B0541A170009) Computational and Applied Mathematics P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B0714A060009) Mobile Technology P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B0713A060006) Electrical Power Engineering P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B0714A060013) Applied Electronics P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B2660) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B3973) Automotive Electronic Systems P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B2649) Electrical Engineering P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2649) Electrical Engineering P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2660) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B3973) Automotive Electronic Systems P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2649) Electrical Engineering P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2660) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan

Occurrence in special blocks

Block nameAcademic yearForm of studyStudy language YearWSType of blockBlock owner

Assessment of instruction



2018/2019 Summer