712-2164/03 – English Language b/IV for FS (pre-intermediate) (Ab/IV-FS)

Gurantor departmentInstitute of LanguagesCredits2
Subject guarantorMgr. Gabriela ChudašováSubject version guarantorMgr. Gabriela Chudašová
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementChoice-compulsory type B
Year3Semestersummer
Study languageCzech
Year of introduction2019/2020Year of cancellation
Intended for the facultiesFSIntended for study typesBachelor
Instruction secured by
LoginNameTuitorTeacher giving lectures
ADA0250 Mgr. Jana Adámková, Ph.D.
CHU01 Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
FOR40 PhDr. Ivona Formánková
ILL0025 Mgr. Petr Illík
JUR21 Mgr. Radka Juříčková, 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
WLO74 Mgr. Andrea Wlochová, Ph.D.
ZAP0042 Mgr. Andrea Zapletalová
ZAR0050 Bc. Vladimír Žárik, MBA
ZOU0025 Roman Zouhar
ZUB0006 Mgr. Pavla Zubková
Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of studyWay of compl.Extent
Full-time Credit and Examination 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 to write emails with job applications, and they will get acquainted with phrases thanks to which they can check understanding, clarify, and reach agreement in meetings. Students will also revise and reinforce their knowledge of conditionals and passive voice. An integral part of the course is the development of students’ presentation skills. Students are supposed to give presentations on the selected topic, which they present in the class during the seminars.

Compulsory literature:

HARDING, Keith and Alastair LANE. International Express: Intermediate. 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 Presentation Combined examination

E-learning

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

Other requirements

Active participation in the course, attendance at least 80 %. Credit test at least 65 % correct answers.

Prerequisities

Subject has no prerequisities.

Co-requisities

Subject has no co-requisities.

Subject syllabus:

International Express Intermediate: Unit 7-8 L7 Grammar: Zero, 1st and 2nd Conditional L7 Vocabulary: Money and finance L7 Work skills: Emails 2: job applications L7 Functions: Discussing and reaching an agreement L7 Review Unit 7 L8 Grammar: Passives L8 Vocabulary: Product journey L8 Work skills: Time management L8 Functions: Checking understanding and clarifying L8 Review Unit 8 Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic Credit test

Conditions for subject completion

Full-time form (validity from: 2019/2020 Winter semester)
Task nameType of taskMax. number of points
(act. for subtasks)
Min. number of pointsMax. počet pokusů
Credit and Examination Credit and Examination 100 (100) 51
        Credit Credit  
        Examination Examination 100  51 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
2024/2025 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Ostrava Optional study plan
2023/2024 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Ostrava Optional study plan
2022/2023 (B0715A040001) Transport Systems and Equipment P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2022/2023 (B0713A070002) Energetics and Environments P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2022/2023 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2022/2023 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2021/2022 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2021/2022 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2021/2022 (B0713A070002) Energetics and Environments P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2021/2022 (B0715A040001) Transport Systems and Equipment P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (B0713A070002) Energetics and Environments P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (B0715A040001) Transport Systems and Equipment P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (B0713A070002) Energetics and Environments P Czech Ostrava 3 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (B0715A040001) Transport Systems and Equipment P Czech Ostrava 3 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 - cs 2023/2024 Full-time Czech Optional FS - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering stu. block

Assessment of instruction



2022/2023 Summer
2021/2022 Summer