712-2161/01 – English Language b/I for FS (pre-intermediate) (Ab/I-FS)

Gurantor departmentInstitute of LanguagesCredits0
Subject guarantorMgr. Gabriela ChudašováSubject version guarantorMgr. Zuzana Trawinská
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementChoice-compulsory
Year1Semestersummer
Study languageCzech
Year of introduction2014/2015Year of cancellation2019/2020
Intended for the facultiesFSIntended for study typesBachelor
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
CHU01 Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
FOR40 PhDr. Ivona Formánková
JUR21 Mgr. Radka Juříčková, Ph.D.
KAR0143 PhDr. Janusz Karpeta, Ph.D.
KAU0005 Ing. Hana Kauerová
PEL12 Mgr. Barbara Kratochvílová
LAN20 Mark Landry
PRE0053 Ing. Radim Pretsch
VYH19 Mgr. Martina Rochlová
SLA35 PhDr. Šárka Sladovníková, Ph.D.
SLA14 Mgr. Karolina Slamová, Ph.D.
SMU0007 Mgr. Kateřina Smutná
SWI0018 Mgr. Eva Swiechová
TRA0015 Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská
VAS0004 Mgr. Ivana Vašková, MBA
WLO74 Mgr. Andrea Wlochová, Ph.D.
ZAR0050 Bc. Vladimír Žárik, MBA
ZUB0006 Mgr. Pavla Zubková
Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of studyWay of compl.Extent
Full-time Credit 0+2

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

International Express; the summer semester of the academic year 2020/2021 The main objective of the course is to create a grounding of business and technical English concerning communication skills, i.e. reading, writing, speaking, and listening with the output level B1-B2 (full-time) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. More emphasis will be put on mastering soft skills and working with technical texts.

Teaching methods

Tutorials

Summary

International Express Intermediate - the summer semester 2020/21 Students will demonstrate the acquisition of complex language skills, will be able to use terminology related to the main topics of the course. They will be able to choose suitable entertainment activities for business partners, to perform a small talk, to create various types of CVs, they will learn the appropriate vocabulary needed to lead team meetings, delegate tasks and control them. They will also master the skills related to working with technical texts.

Compulsory literature:

SS 2020/21 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. MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use 3rd Edition with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004. ISBN 9780521537629. IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009. ISBN 9780521734882. TURNBULL, J. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary: Paperback + DVD + Premium Online Access Code. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015, 1948 s. ISBN 9780194798792.

Recommended literature:

GLENDING, H., POHL, A. Technology 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2008. ISBN 9780194569538. MASCULL, B. Business Vocabulary in Use: Intermediate Book with Answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2017. 176 s. ISBN 978131662998. GLENDINNING, Eric H.; Alison POHL. Oxford English for Careers: Technology 2 Student’s Book. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018, 136 s. ISBN 01945695301. IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521715188. Mobile application: English Grammar in Use (iOS & Android) Mobile application: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (OALD9)

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, terminology testing, 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: Lessons 1-2 Summer Semester 2020/2021 1. Making connections; Multimedia: Social media marketing Grammar: Present Simple and Present Continuous 2. Vocabulary: Social networks and the internet 3. Work skills: Writing a professional profile. Traditional and picto CVs 4. Small talk and networking 5. International design Grammar: Past Simple; Present Perfect Simple and Present Perfect Continuous 6. Vocabulary: Starting a new business 7. Vocabulary: Team meetings 8. Vocabulary: Delegating tasks 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. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary 14. Credit test

Conditions for subject completion

Conditions for completion are defined only for particular subject version and form of study

Occurrence in study plans

Academic yearProgrammeBranch/spec.Spec.ZaměřeníFormStudy language Tut. centreYearWSType of duty
2019/2020 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2015/2016 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2015/2016 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2014/2015 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 1 Choice-compulsory study plan
2014/2015 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 1 Choice-compulsory study plan

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