712-2168/03 – English Language c/IV for FS (intermediate) (Ac/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
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, Ph.D.
PRE0053 Ing. Radim Pretsch
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.
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 B1-B2 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 suitable for effective communication and negotiations in meetings as well as the signposting language used in presentations. They will also get acquainted with the language of advertisements. Students will revise and reinforce their knowledge of the reported speech and passive voice. An integral part of the course is the development of students’ presentations skills. Students are supposed to give presentations on the selected topic, which they present in the class during the seminars.

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:

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.

Additional study materials

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

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: Lekce 7-8 L7 Grammar: Reported speech L7 Vocabulary: Reporting verbs L7 Work skills: Effective meetings L7 Functions: Giving feedback L7 Review Unit 7 L8 Grammar: Passives L8 Vocabulary: Advertisements L8 Work skills: Giving clear signals L8 Functions: Recommending and responding L8 Review Unit 8 Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic Credit test

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

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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
2022/2023 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S01) Air Transport Technology and Management P Czech Ostrava 3 Compulsory study plan
2022/2023 (B1088A040001) Operation and management of air transport (S02) Aviation Operation Management P Czech Ostrava 3 Compulsory study plan
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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
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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

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