712-2163/01 – English Language b/III for FS (pre-intermediate) (Ab/III-FS)

Gurantor departmentInstitute of LanguagesCredits0
Subject guarantorMgr. Gabriela ChudašováSubject version guarantorMgr. Gabriela Chudašová
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementChoice-compulsory
Year2Semestersummer
Study languageCzech
Year of introduction2014/2015Year of cancellation2021/2022
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
MAT0433 Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková
PRE0053 Ing. Radim Pretsch
VYH19 Mgr. Martina Rochlová
SLA14 Mgr. Karolina Slamová, Ph.D.
SMU0007 Mgr. Kateřina Smutná
SPU0044 Mgr. Kateřina Spurná
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

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 lessons focus on mastering the lexis, grammar, and phrases within the given scope. Students will acquire comprehensive language skills; they will be able to use terminology related to the course topics so that they are prepared for management positions in an international working environment. Students will learn phrases common in telephone communication with customers as well as expressions thanks to which they can communicate suggestions and solutions and describe problems in meetings. Students will also get acquainted with basic principles of word formation and learn to structure their presentations. An integral part of the course is the development of skills related to work with selected technical texts and professional terminology in connection with the focus of the faculty.

Compulsory literature:

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

Recommended literature:

IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521734882. 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

E-learning

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

Other requirements

The completion of assigned written and oral tasks, active participation during tutorials.80% attendance, min. test result: 65 %.

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

Technology 1: Lekce 9 - 12 1. How skyscrapers are built, Murphy: 30 - 31 2. Safety signs and safety advice, Murphy: 33, 35 3. Customer care – showing visitors a construction site 4. Medical technology 5. Relative clauses, Murphy: 101 - 102 6. Customer care – Giving clear instructions 7. Writing – short description 8. Personal entertainment devices 9. Should / shouldn’t, Murphy: 32 10. Customer care - Making suggestions 11. Information Technology 12. Past Passive 13. Customer care – Working on a help desk 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
2020/2021 (B2341) Engineering (2301R003) Transport Equipment and Technology P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2020/2021 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2019/2020 (B2341) Engineering (2301R003) Transport Equipment and Technology P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2018/2019 (B2341) Engineering (2301R003) Transport Equipment and Technology P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2017/2018 (B2341) Engineering (2301R003) Transport Equipment and Technology P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2016/2017 (B2341) Engineering (2301R003) Transport Equipment and Technology P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2015/2016 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2015/2016 (B2341) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 2 Choice-compulsory study plan
2015/2016 (B2341) Engineering (2301R003) Transport Equipment and Technology P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory study plan

Occurrence in special blocks

Block nameAcademic yearForm of studyStudy language YearWSType of blockBlock owner
Subject block without study plan - FS - P - cs 2021/2022 Full-time Czech Optional FS - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering stu. block

Assessment of instruction



2019/2020 Summer
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2015/2016 Summer