712-2166/03 – English Language c/II for FS (intermediate) (Ac/II-FS)

Gurantor departmentInstitute of LanguagesCredits2
Subject guarantorMgr. Gabriela ChudašováSubject version guarantorMgr. Gabriela Chudašová
Study levelundergraduate or graduateRequirementChoice-compulsory type B
Year2Semesterwinter
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.
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
SNI0029 Martin Šnicer
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
ZOU0034 Tomáš Zouhar
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 B2-C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Teaching methods

Tutorials

Summary

International Express Upper-intermediate: Units 3-4 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 successful and dynamic presentations, using contrasting and generalizing phrases, including reassuring ones. 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:

APPLEBY, Rachel, Frances WATKINS, Duncan LAING a Nina LEEKE. International express: upper intermediate. Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014-[2016]. ISBN 978-0-19-459787-6.

Recommended literature:

GLENDING, H., POHL, A. Technology 2. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2008. ISBN 9780194569538. 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-learnig

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:

International Express Upper-intermediate: Unit 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 Work skills: Being assertive 8. L4 Functions: Handling complaints; 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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2023/2024 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S02) Aviation Operation Management P Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2023/2024 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S01) Air Transport Technology and Management P Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B0715A040001) Transport Systems and Equipment P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2022/2023 (B0713A070002) Energetics and Environments P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2022/2023 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2022/2023 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2022/2023 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S01) Air Transport Technology and Management P Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S02) Aviation Operation Management P Czech Ostrava 2 Compulsory study plan
2021/2022 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2021/2022 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2021/2022 (B0713A070002) Energetics and Environments P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2021/2022 (B0715A040001) Transport Systems and Equipment P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (B0713A070002) Energetics and Environments P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2020/2021 (B0715A040001) Transport Systems and Equipment P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (B0715A270011) Engineering P Czech Šumperk 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (B0713A070002) Energetics and Environments P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan
2019/2020 (B0715A040001) Transport Systems and Equipment P Czech Ostrava 2 Choice-compulsory type B study plan

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2023/2024 Winter
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2020/2021 Winter