712-2126/01 – English Language c/II for FAST (intermediate) (Ac/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 type B |
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: Upper-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 B2-C1 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:
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, chosen chapters from Technology 2, 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 Upper-intermediate: Units 3-4
1. L3 Grammar: Relative clauses; Relative pronouns who, which
2. L3 Vocabulary: Work-life balance
3. L3 Work skills: Dynamic presentations
4. L3 Functions: Hedging, contrasting, and generalizing; Review Unit 3
5. L4 Grammar: Narrative tenses; Linking words and phrases
6. L4 Vocabulary: Gerunds and infinitives in the context of money donation
7. L4 Functions: Handling complaints; Review Unit 4
8. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
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. Credit test
Conditions for subject completion
Conditions for completion are defined only for particular subject version and form of study
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Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction