BSA_ACJ_4 English language

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Petr Sádlo (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ala Vida Vachušková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Daniel Raušer
Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Supplier department: Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
BSA_ACJ_4/A2: Sat 4. 5. 8:00–9:30 E7, 9:40–11:10 E7, 11:25–12:55 E7, 13:05–14:35 E7, Sun 26. 5. 8:00–9:30 E7, 9:40–11:10 E7, 11:25–12:55 E7, 13:05–14:35 E7, A. Vachušková
BSA_ACJ_4/S01: Tue 14:50–16:20 N010, Fri 11:25–12:55 N007, P. Sádlo
Prerequisites
B1 English level
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The course learning objective is to deepen knowledge of students in accordance with B2- level descriptor of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, to further develop their understanding of longer speeches, following even more complex exchange of views and understanding of longer articles and reports that deal with current topics. Students can also express themselves clearly on a number of issues and participate in conversations fluently and spontaneously, as well as write comprehensible and detailed texts on a wide range of themes.
Learning outcomes
Having successfully completed the course, all students will be able to:
1. understand longer spoken speeches on topics they are familiar with;
2. understand texts from fields of study they deal with;
3. understand in detail texts from areas that interest them;
4. communicate their opinions and thoughts that concern different topics they are interested in;
5. write texts on various topics that interest them in such a way that details are recorded and the texts are comprehensible.
Syllabus
  • 1. Recreation and holiday
  • 2. Cinema and films
  • 3. Celebrities and society
  • 4. Image of an individual on social networks
  • 5. Physical appearance at different periods of life
  • 6. Theatre in today's world
  • 7. Education at the present time
  • 8. Extracurricular activities of young people
  • 9. The world of classical music
  • 10. Family life
  • 11. Housing and quality of life
  • 12. Luxury living in the 19th century
  • 13. Entertainment and nightlife
  • 14. Online retailing
  • 15. Polite complaint
  • 16. Employment and nature of people
  • 17. Business and television entertainment
  • 18. Work and self-satisfaction
  • 19. Students and their personal life
  • 20. Meetings that affect life
  • 21. Luck and its effects
  • 22. Information overload
  • 23. Positive and negative consequences of using modern technologies
  • 24. Relationship conflicts and their resolution
  • 25. Fear and tension in various aspects
  • 26. Life on the fringes of society
Literature
    required literature
  • LATHAM-KOENIG, CH., 2013. English File Intermediate Student’s Book. 3rd edit. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-451989-2.
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, R., 2012. English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English: with answers. 4th edit. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-18906-4.
  • LAND, C., 2011. Nemluvte Czenglicky: zbavte se nejčastějších chyb v angličtině. Brno: Brno Computer Press. ISBN 978-80-251-3519-8.
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Consultation
Teaching Block - seminar
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Group Teaching - Collaboration
Brainstorming
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
E-learning
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Continuous assessment11
Preparation for continuous assessment55
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial2145
Preparation for the Final Test2436
Final test11
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5216
Total:104104
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – final 70 %
Continuous assessment 30 %
Exam conditions
Grading of the course both for full-time and part-time students: a semester exam during the semester, written test in the examination period. Successful graduates of the course need to gain at least 70 points (from both parts together).

Continuous assessment:

Semester exam 30 % (e.g. speaking exam, listening, writing, reading comprehension)

Final test:

Final test using ROPOT in the IS (70 %)

Language of instruction
English
Teacher's information
Attendance in lessons is defined in a separate internal standard of the Institute (Attendance record of students at VŠTE). Full-time students are required to participate in at least 70 % of the seminars. They are also required to actively participate in the seminars and fulfill tasks assigned by their teachers.

Students with an individual study plan (ISP) must notify the teacher of this fact no later than the second week of the semester. Students with ISPs must complete a semester exam and the final test. The semester exam will take place on a date agreed with the teacher. The date must be agreed with the teacher no later than two weeks before the end of the teaching period. In case of any questions, please contact the course guarantor.

The course is also listed under the following terms SUMMER 2023.
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