712-2248/02 – English Language c/IV for USP (intermediate) (Ac/IV-USP)

Gurantor department	Institute of Languages	Credits	2
Subject guarantor	Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová	Subject version guarantor	Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
Study level	undergraduate or graduate	Requirement	Choice-compulsory
Year	2	Semester	summer
		Study language	English
Year of introduction	2018/2019	Year of cancellation
Intended for the faculties	USP, FMT, FEI, FS	Intended for study types	Bachelor

Instruction secured by
Login	Name	Tuitor	Teacher giving lectures
TRA0015	Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská

Extent of instruction for forms of study
Form of study	Way of compl.	Extent
Full-time	Credit and Examination	0+2

Subject aims expressed by acquired skills and competences

The aim of the course is to deepen general language knowledge and to create the foundations of professional English within all language skills, i.e. speaking, writing, reading and listening with the output level of B2-C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Teaching methods

Tutorials

Summary

The lessons focus on mastering the lexicon, grammar, and phraseology within the given scope. Students will acquire complex language skills, they will be able to use terminology related to the course topics, so that they will be able to apply them once they are working as managing professionals within an international working environment. Students will learn to express themselves concisely and accurately on technical issues using appropriate language forms and they will get familiar with the procedures for preparing a test report and discussing it at a meeting. Students will also learn how to process and use raw data as a source for preparing investigative reports and will become familiar with communication strategies used in crisis situations. During the course, students will also prepare a ten-minute presentation on a field-related topic, which they will present to their classmates.

Compulsory literature:

Bonamy, David: Technical English 4 Course Book and eBook, 2nd Edition. Pearson, 2022. ISBN: 9781292424491.

Recommended literature:

MURPHY, Raymond. English Grammar in Use. 5th edition. Cambridge: CUP, 2019. Mobilní aplikace: English Grammar in Use (iOS & Android) Mobilní aplikace: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (OALD9)

Additional study materials

Study supports in the EduDocs system

Way of continuous check of knowledge in the course of semester

Credit test E-learning Presentation 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:

Technical English 4: Units 10-11 1.Technical writing 2. Test reports 3. Briefing documents 4. Revision 5. Raw data for reports 6. Investigative reports 7. Conditionals 8. Communication in crisis 9. Writing an abstract 10. Revision 11. Students’ presentations 12. Students’ presentations 13. Credit test

Conditions for subject completion

Full-time form (validity from: 2018/2019 Winter semester)

Task name	Type of task	Max. number of points (act. for subtasks)	Min. number of points	Max. počet pokusů
Credit and Examination	Credit and Examination	100 (100)	51	3
Credit	Credit			3
Examination	Examination	100	51	3

Valid from	Valid until	Mandatory attendence participation
Feb 13, 2018 1:20:17 AM	Dec 15, 2022 6:00:21 PM	Active class participation and 80% attendance are compulsory.
Feb 13, 2018 1:19:38 AM	Feb 13, 2018 1:20:17 AM	Active participation in the course, attendance at least 80%. Credit test at least 65% correct answers. The examination is conditioned by passing credit tests for terms. The examination consists of the written part (required at least 65% correct answers) and the oral part (covers four terms of instruction). Point evaluation of the examination: Written part: 10 – 20 Oral part: 21 – 40 Credit tests: 20 – 40

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 year	Programme	Branch/spec.	Form	Study language	Tut. centre	Year	Type of duty
2024/2025	(B0588A170002) Applied Sciences and Technologies		P	English	Ostrava	2	Choice-compulsory type B	study plan
2023/2024	(B0588A170002) Applied Sciences and Technologies		P	English	Ostrava	2	Choice-compulsory type B	study plan
2022/2023	(B0588A170002) Applied Sciences and Technologies		P	English	Ostrava	2	Choice-compulsory type B	study plan
2021/2022	(B0588A170002) Applied Sciences and Technologies		P	English	Ostrava	2	Choice-compulsory type B	study plan
2020/2021	(B3942) Nanotechnology	(3942R001) Nanotechnology	P	English	Ostrava	2	Choice-compulsory	study plan
2020/2021	(B0588A170002) Applied Sciences and Technologies		P	English	Ostrava	2	Choice-compulsory type B	study plan
2019/2020	(B3942) Nanotechnology	(3942R001) Nanotechnology	P	English	Ostrava	2	Choice-compulsory	study plan
2019/2020	(B0588A170002) Applied Sciences and Technologies		P	English	Ostrava	2	Choice-compulsory type B	study plan
2018/2019	(B3942) Nanotechnology	(3942R001) Nanotechnology	P	English	Ostrava	2	Choice-compulsory	study plan

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