712-0127/03 – English Language b/IV for FEI - intermediate (Ab/IV-FEI)

Gurantor departmentInstitute of LanguagesCredits2
Subject guarantorMgr. Kateřina SmutnáSubject version guarantorMgr. Kateřina Smutná
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementChoice-compulsory
Year2Semestersummer
Study languageEnglish
Year of introduction2016/2017Year of cancellation
Intended for the facultiesFEIIntended for study typesBachelor
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
ILL0025 Mgr. Petr Illík
JUR21 Mgr. Radka Juříčková, Ph.D.
LAN20 Mark Landry
MAT0433 Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková
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 and Examination 0+2

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

The aim is to acquire communication skills in English with the output level B1 - B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Teaching methods

Tutorials

Summary

The lessons focus on mastering the lexis, grammar, and phrases within the given scope. Students will acquire comprehensive language skills; they will be able to use terminology related to the course topics so that they are prepared for management positions in an international working environment. Students will learn to write emails with job application, and they will get acquainted with phrases thanks to which they can check understanding, clarify, and reach agreement in meetings. Students will also revise and reinforce their knowledge of conditionals and passive voice. An integral part of the course is the development of students’ presentations skills. Students are supposed to give presentations on the selected topic, which they present in the class during the seminars.

Compulsory literature:

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.

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 Presentation Examination

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.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 7-8 1. U7 Grammar: Reported speech 2. U7 Vocabulary: Reporting verbs 3. U7 Work skills: Effective meetings 4. U7 Functions: Giving feedback 5. U7 Review Unit 7 6. U8 Grammar: Passives 7. U8 Vocabulary: Advertisements 8. U8 Work skills: Giving clear signals 9. U8 Functions: Recommending and responding 10. U8 Review Unit 8 11. Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic 12. Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic 13. Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic 14. Credit test

Conditions for subject completion

Full-time form (validity from: 2016/2017 Winter semester)
Task nameType of taskMax. number of points
(act. for subtasks)
Min. number of pointsMax. počet pokusů
Credit and Examination Credit and Examination 100 (100) 51
        Credit Credit  
        Examination Examination 100  51 3
Mandatory attendence participation: - active participation in the lessons - compulsory attendance - 80 % - passing e-learning course successfully (75% each module)

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Conditions for subject completion and attendance at the exercises within ISP: - active participation in the first and the last seminar - self-study of the relevant units from the textbook - passing e-learning course successfully (75% each module) - self-study of the technical texts and exercises posted on LMS

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2019/2020 (B0713A060006) Electrical Power Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
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2018/2019 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology (2612R059) Mobile Technology P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B3973) Automotive Electronic Systems P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B3973) Automotive Electronic Systems P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2649) Electrical Engineering (2612R003) Applied Electronics P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2649) Electrical Engineering (2612R041) Control and Information Systems P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
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2017/2018 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology (1103R031) Computational Mathematics P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology (2601R013) Telecommunication Technology P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology (2612R025) Computer Science and Technology P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology (2612R059) Mobile Technology P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2660) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology (1103R031) Computational Mathematics P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology (2601R013) Telecommunication Technology P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology (2612R025) Computer Science and Technology P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2647) Information and Communication Technology (2612R059) Mobile Technology P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2649) Electrical Engineering (2612R041) Control and Information Systems P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2649) Electrical Engineering (2612R003) Applied Electronics P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2649) Electrical Engineering (3907R001) Electrical Power Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2660) Computer Systems for the Industry of the 21st. Century P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan

Occurrence in special blocks

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Assessment of instruction



2019/2020 Summer