712-1151/01 – English Language b/II for FEI - intermediate (KS) (Ab/II-FEI)

Gurantor departmentInstitute of LanguagesCredits2
Subject guarantorMgr. Kateřina SmutnáSubject version guarantorMgr. Kateřina Smutná
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementCompulsory
Year1Semestersummer
Study languageCzech
Year of introduction2021/2022Year of cancellation
Intended for the facultiesFEIIntended for study typesBachelor
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
LAN20 Mark Landry
MAT0433 Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková
VYH19 Mgr. Martina Rochlová
SLA14 Mgr. Karolina Slamová, Ph.D.
SMU0007 Mgr. Kateřina Smutná
TRA0015 Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská
ZAR0050 Bc. Vladimír Žárik, MBA
ZOU0025 Roman Zouhar
Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of studyWay of compl.Extent
Part-time Credit 0+8

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 B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Teaching methods

Individual consultations

Summary

The instruction is focused on mastering the 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 distinguish between formal and informal emails, arrange a business meeting, and confirm the agreed conclusions in writing and orally. They will also learn to use tools to compare things and situations, describe a city, and use visual aids correctly as part of a presentation. 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:

HARDING, Kate; Alastair LANE. International Express: Intermediate: Student's book with pocketbook and DVD-ROM. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, 167 s. ISBN 978-0-19-459786-9. International Express Intermediate: Units 3-4

Recommended literature:

KOLLMANOVÁ,L. Angličtina pro samouky s klíčem a CD. Leda 2011. ISBN 978-80-7335-260-8. 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

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

Other requirements

Working out of assigned written and oral tasks.

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

International Express Intermediate: Units 3-4 1. Introductory seminar 2. L3 Grammar: will, may, might, be likely / possible 3. L3 Vocabulary: The speed of change; describing cause and effect 4. L3 Work skills: Emails 1: confirming arrangements 5. L3 Functions: Making arrangements; Review Unit 3 6. L4 Grammar: Making comparisons; adjectives 7. L4 Vocabulary: City description; -ing vs. -ed adjectives 8. L4 Work skills: Presentation 1: using visual aids 9. L4 Functions: Giving opinions; Review Unit 4 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. Concluding seminar 14. Credit test

Conditions for subject completion

Part-time form (validity from: 2021/2022 Winter semester)
Task nameType of taskMax. number of points
(act. for subtasks)
Min. number of pointsMax. počet pokusů
Credit Credit 10  5 3
Mandatory attendence participation: - active participation in the first and the last seminar - passing e-learning course successfully (65% each module) and technical texts (75%)

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Conditions for subject completion and attendance at the exercises within ISP: - active participation in the first and the last seminar - passing e-learning course successfully (65% each module) and technical texts (75%)

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2023/2024 (B0714A060023) Communication and Information Technology K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (B0714A060008) Mobile Technology K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (B0714A060010) Telecommunication Technology K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
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2022/2023 (B0713A060005) Electrical Power Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
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2022/2023 (B0714A060010) Telecommunication Technology K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B0541A170008) Computational and Applied Mathematics K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0613A140014) Computer Science K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0714A150001) Control and Information Systems K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0713A060005) Electrical Power Engineering K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0713A060004) Design of Electrical Systems and Technologies K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0714A060012) Applied Electronics K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0714A060010) Telecommunication Technology K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0714A060008) Mobile Technology K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0541A170008) Computational and Applied Mathematics K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B2648) Designing of Electric Devices K Czech Ostrava 1 Compulsory study plan

Occurrence in special blocks

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Assessment of instruction



2022/2023 Summer
2021/2022 Summer