712-2162/04 – English Language b/II for FS (pre-intermediate) (Ab/II-FS)

Gurantor departmentInstitute of LanguagesCredits2
Subject guarantorMgr. Gabriela ChudašováSubject version guarantorMgr. Gabriela Chudašová
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementChoice-compulsory type B
Year2Semesterwinter
Study languageEnglish
Year of introduction2018/2019Year of cancellation
Intended for the facultiesFSIntended for study typesBachelor
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
CHU01 Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
TRA0015 Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská
WLO74 Mgr. Andrea Wlochová, Ph.D.
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 Intermediate: Units 3-4 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 B1-B2 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:

HARDING, Keith and Alastair LANE. International express. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-441825-6.

Recommended literature:

GLENDING, H. Technology 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0 19 4569507. MURPHY, R. Essential Grammar in Use with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0521 67580 2. MCCARTHY, M., O'DELL, F. English Vocabulary in Use Elementary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010. ISBN 9780521136174. IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521715188. IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009.

Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester

Credit test E-learning

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 the book, translation of technical texts. 80% attendance, min. test result: 65%.

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

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

Full-time form (validity from: 2018/2019 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 lessons - compulsory attendance - 80 % - passing e-learning course successfully (75% of each module)

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Conditions for subject completion and attendance at the exercises within ISP: - active participation in the first and the last seminar - self-study of the relevant units from the textbook - passing e-learning course successfully (75% of each module) - self-study of the technical texts and exercises posted on LMS

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Occurrence in study plans

Academic yearProgrammeBranch/spec.Spec.ZaměřeníFormStudy language Tut. centreYearWSType of duty
2021/2022 (B0715A270012) Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (B0715A270012) Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (B0715A270012) Engineering P English Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan

Occurrence in special blocks

Block nameAcademic yearForm of studyStudy language YearWSType of blockBlock owner
Subject block without study plan - FS - P - en 2022/2023 Full-time English Optional FS - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering stu. block

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