712-0144/01 – English Language b/IV for FEI - intermediate (BME) (Ab/IV-FEI)
| Gurantor department | Institute of Languages | Credits | 2 |
| Subject guarantor | Mgr. Jana Adámková, Ph.D. | Subject version guarantor | Mgr. Jana Adámková, Ph.D. |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Compulsory |
| Year | 2 | Semester | summer |
| | Study language | Czech |
| Year of introduction | 2013/2014 | Year of cancellation | |
| Intended for the faculties | FEI | Intended for study types | Bachelor |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
The aim is to create a grounding of general and professional language with respect to communication skills, i.e. reading, writing, speaking, and listening with the output level B2-C1 (full-time) and B1-B2 (part-time) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Teaching methods
Tutorials
Summary
International Express Upper-intermediate
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 phrases suitable for effective communication and negotiations in meetings as well as the signposting language used in presentations. They will also get acquainted with the language of advertisements. Students will revise and reinforce their knowledge of the reported speech 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:
Recommended literature:
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Presentation
Credit test
Exam test
Oral Examination
E-learning
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: U7-8
1. L7 Grammar: Reported speech
2. L7 Vocabulary: Reporting verbs
3. L7 Work skills: Effective meetings
4. L7 Functions: Giving feedback
5. L7 Review Unit 7
6. L8 Grammar: Passives
7. L8 Vocabulary: Advertisements
8. L8 Work skills: Giving clear signals
9. L8 Functions: Recommending and responding
10. L8 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
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction