AED_2 English for Economists Second II

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Summer 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Ivana Jílková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jindřiška Kraťková (seminar tutor)
Ing. Eva Malá (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jitka Ryndová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Olga Toufarová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Olga Toufarová
Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AED_2/01: Thu 8:00–9:30 D006, J. Kraťková
AED_2/03: Tue 11:25–12:55 D006, J. Ryndová
AED_2/04: Tue 13:15–14:45 D006, I. Jílková
AED_2/05: Thu 11:25–12:55 D517, O. Toufarová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
AED_1 English for Economists second I
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 target of the course is to convey the basic skills necessary for the standard communication in the studied language. The course consists of 5 modules, which head towards the fixed output of level A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference. These modules lead to the continuous enrichment of the professional training component corresponding to the level in the range set topics (Horizons: U5 - U8). Module 2 The course is continuing to the module 1 and gradual development of communication skills. The course is enhanced by professional training component corresponding to that level in the range set topics. Student is prepared to gradually achieve the level of A1 by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Syllabus
  • 1.Time horizont of events 2.Daily routines 3.Sports in the modern concept 4.The function of education, school system in the CR, the USA,the UK 5.Food, daily meals, dietary habits of different cultures 6.Health, health problems, healthy lifestyle 7.Money and its role in economy 8.Salary and working hours 9.In a restaurant,menu 10.Business communication and meetings 11.Professional skills and abilities 12.Rules in the family, society, lifestyle 13.Basic characteristics of British and American English
Literature
    required literature
  • Náhradní obsah: RADLEY, P., SIMONS, D., CAMPBELL, C. Horizons I. Student´s Book. Oxford : Oxford University press, 2005. 111 s. ISBN 978-0-19-413401-9.
    recommended literature
  • RYNDOVÁ, J., TOUFAROVÁ, O.,MALÁ, E. E-learning : Study Support English Language First I. České Budějovice : VŠTE v Českých Budějovicích,2010. 27s. ISBN 978-80-87278-42-0.
  • RYNDOVÁ, J., TOUFAROVÁ, O.,MALÁ, E. E-learning : Study Support English Language First I. České Budějovice : VŠTE v Českých Budějovicích,2010. 23s. ISBN 978-80-87278-43-7.
  • Náhradní obsah: MURPHY, R., Essential Grammar in Use. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2007. 319 s. ISBN 978-0-521-67543-7.
  • MURPHY,R.,Essential Grammar in Use.Cambridge:Cambridge University Press,2007.379s.ISBN 978-0-521-53289-1.
  • Náhradní obsah: KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ Anglicko-český, česko-anglický Velký slovník. Brno : Lingea, s.r.o., 2007. 1566 s. ISBN 978-80-87062-01-2.
  • Náhradní obsah: BÜRGER, J. a kol. VELKÝ EKONOMICKÝ SLOVNÍK. Plzeň : FRAUS, 2007. 1312 s. ISBN 978-80-7238-639-0.
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Excursion - professional
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Preparation for the Mid-term Test7 
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial9 
Preparation for the Final Test7 
preparation for an oral presentation3 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion26 
Total:520
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – mid-term 40 %
Test – final 40 %
Presentation 20 %
Exam conditions
To write two tests - a mid-term test and a final test - and present one oral presentation. Test 1 is written in the first half of the semester, test 2 at the end of the semester. The oral presentation is held in accordance with the schedule set by the teacher of the course. The score corresponds to the percentage ratio of assessment methods (the oral speech maximum of 20 points, test 1 maximum of 40 points and test 2 maximum of 40 points, maximum of all three parts 100 points). For the successful completion of the course, the students have to achieve at least 70%, or 70 points from all parts.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2011, winter 2011, summer 2012, winter 2012, summer 2013, winter 2013, summer 2014, winter 2014, summer 2015, winter 2015, Summer 2016, summer 2017.
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