712-2188/02 – English Language c/IV (Ac/IV-HGF)
| Gurantor department | Institute of Languages | Credits | 2 |
| Subject guarantor | Mgr. Eva Swiechová | Subject version guarantor | Mgr. Eva Swiechová |
| Study level | undergraduate or graduate | Requirement | Choice-compulsory type B |
| Year | 2 | Semester | summer |
| | Study language | English |
| Year of introduction | 2019/2020 | Year of cancellation | |
| Intended for the faculties | HGF | Intended for study types | Bachelor |
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:
Recommended literature:
Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester
Credit test
E-learning
Presentation
Examination - The exam will be oral. Students will speak on one of the eight topics from the textbook International Express - upper-intermediate
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:
1.L7 Grammar: Reported speech
2.L7 Vocabulary: Reporting verbs
3.L7 Work skills: Effective meetings
4.L7 Functions: Giving feedback
5.L7 Review Unit 7
6.L8 Grammar: Passives
7.L8 Vocabulary: Advertisements
8.L8 Work skills: Giving clear signals
9.L8 Functions: Recommending and responding
10.L8 Review Unit 8
11.Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
12.Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
13.Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
14.Credit test
Conditions for subject completion
Occurrence in study plans
Occurrence in special blocks
Assessment of instruction
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