NCJ_4 German Language IV

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PaedDr. Eva Hořínková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Elena Tomášková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Elena Tomášková
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
NCJ_4/A7: Sat 13. 3. 16:30–18:00 B4, 18:10–19:40 B4, Sun 28. 3. 13:05–14:35 B4, 14:50–16:20 B4, 16:30–18:00 B4, Sun 18. 4. 13:05–14:35 B4, 14:50–16:20 B4, 16:30–18:00 B4, Sun 2. 5. 11:25–12:55 B4, 13:05–14:35 B4, E. Hořínková
NCJ_4/S01: Tue 9:40–11:10 N214, Tue 11:25–12:55 N214, E. Tomášková
Prerequisites
Recommended meeting the requriments of NCJ_1, NCJ_2, NCJ_3; language skills level B1+ according to CEFR
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The course objective is to reach B2- according to the CEFR. After the successful completion of the course NCJ_4 the student is able to communicate on the on common as well as specialized topics familiar to them (see the Contents of the course). The student has a knowledge of the organizational structure of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the issue of Czech-German economic relations as well as the issue of the relations of Germany and Austria to the European Union. In spoken and written communication, the student is able to understand and use complex means of expression and the corresponding vocabulary. There can be some stylistic, lexical or grammar inaccuracies that, however, do not hinder understanding. The student is able to prepare a presentation on a pre-assigned common and specialized topic in German.
Learning outcomes
Student - understands common and specialized topics practised within the course - is able to communicate in all situations of everyday life - is able to communicate both verbally and in writing in the specific situations related to their field of study practised within the course - is able to explain and reason their opinions in terms of the specific topics related to their field of study practised within the course - has a command of common and professional vocabulary corresponding to the required level of language
Syllabus
  • 1.Difficult work situations and practical solutions • 2. Complex personal situations and practical solutions • 3. CR - geographical location, state establishment, modern history • 4. CR - economic situation, industry, agriculture • 5. CR - attractive tourist localities • 6. The Czech Republic - advice and recommendations for foreigners • 7. The Czech Republic within the European Union 8. Negative social phenomena - in general • 9. Negative social phenomena - practical solutions, own experience • 10. Crimes - their types, prevention • 11. Social -geographical characteristics of Germany • 12. The most important German cities • 13. Economic relations between Germany and the Czech Republic (Textbook "Moderní učebnice němčiny" lessons 19-22, Prüfungstraing Test 3)
Literature
    required literature
  • Höppnerová, V., Jaucová, L. Moderní učebnice němčiny. Nové, upravené vydání. Praha : NS Svoboda, 2010. 357 s. ISBN 80-205-615-3.
    recommended literature
  • BAIER, Gabi a Roland DITTRICH. Prüfungstraining: Goethe-Zertifikat B2 mit 2 Audio CDs. 1. Aufl. Berlin: Cornelsen, 2016, 200 s. ISBN 978-3-06-020530-1
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Tutorial
Consultation
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Brainstorming
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Preparation for continuous evaluation10 
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial3060
Preparation for the Final Test1224
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5220
Total:104104
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Semester test 30 points (30 % = 25 points for speaking exam, 5 points for written exam during the semester) - full-time students 30 %
on-line on IS VSTE through "ROPOT" - daily study programme 70 %
on-line on IS VSTE through "ROPOT" - combined study programme 100 %
Exam conditions
Full-time form of study:

Grading of the course both for full-time students: an exam during the semester, written test in the examination period. Successful graduates of the course have to get at least 70 points (from both parts together).

Continuous evaluation:

Semester test 30 % (25 % speaking exam, 5 % written test)

Final test:

Final test using ROPOT in the IS (70 %)

Combined form of study:

Grading of the course both for part-time students: written test in the examination period. Successful graduates of the course have to get at least 70 points.

Final test:

Final test using ROPOT in the IS (100 %)

Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Teacher's information
Lessons will be online via MS Teams in accordance with the schedule.

Attendance in lessons is defined in a separate internal standard of ITB (Evidence of attendance of students at ITB). It is compulsory, except of the lectures, for full-time students to attend 70 % lesson of the subject in a semester.

The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2018, summer 2019, summer 2020.
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