712-2122/01 – English Language b/II for FAST (pre-intermediate) (Ab/II-FAST)
Gurantor department | Institute of Languages | Credits | 2 |
Subject guarantor | Mgr. Barbara Kratochvílová | Subject version guarantor | Mgr. Barbara Kratochvílová |
Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Choice-compulsory |
Year | 1 | Semester | summer |
| | Study language | Czech |
Year of introduction | 2014/2015 | Year of cancellation | |
Intended for the faculties | FAST | Intended for study types | Bachelor |
Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences
International Express: Intermediate
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 A2 – B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Teaching methods
Tutorials
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:
Recommended literature:
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Credit test
E-learning
Translation of technical texts
Practice testing of technical terminology
E-learning
Compulsory e-learning course available at: lms.vsb.cz
Other requirements
Active participation during tutorials, the completion of assigned written and oral tasks, translation of technical texts. 80% attendance, min. test result: 65%.
Students are required to translate the given texts and learn new vocabulary based on them. Students will master both vocabulary and knowledge needed for their future careers. Teachers will check the progress by tests.
Prerequisities
Subject has no prerequisities.
Co-requisities
Subject has no co-requisities.
Subject syllabus:
International Express: Intermediate: Units 3-4
L3 Grammar: will, may, might, be likely / possible
L3 Vocabulary: The speed of change; describing cause and effect
L3 Work skills: Emails 1: confirming arrangements
L3 Functions: Making arrangements; Review Unit 3
L4 Grammar: Making comparisons; adjectives
L4 Vocabulary: City description; -ing vs. -ed adjectives
L4 Work skills: Presentation 1: using visual aids
L4 Functions: Giving opinions; Review Unit 4
Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
Credit test
Conditions for subject completion
Conditions for completion are defined only for particular subject version and form of study
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction