ACJ_4 English Language

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniel Raušer (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petr Sádlo (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Věra Sládková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Michal Zourek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Andrej Artemov, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Karim Sidibe (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Věra Sládková
Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
ACJ_4/A4a: Sun 11. 3. 9:40–11:10 A5, 11:25–12:55 A5, 13:05–14:35 A5, Sun 8. 4. 13:05–14:35 A5, 14:50–16:20 A5, Sun 22. 4. 9:40–11:10 A5, 11:25–12:55 A5, 13:05–14:35 A5, Sun 6. 5. 13:05–14:35 A5, 14:50–16:20 A5, D. Raušer
ACJ_4/S01: Mon 11:25–12:55 D516, Mon 13:05–14:35 D516, P. Sádlo
ACJ_4/S02: Thu 9:40–11:10 E4, Fri 11:25–12:55 E4, D. Raušer
ACJ_4/S03: Tue 8:00–9:30 E5, Thu 9:40–11:10 E5, L. Turinská
Prerequisites
recommended meeting of the requirements of the subjects ACJ_3
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The course objective is to deepen student´s language knowledge to the level B2- of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. After the successful completion of the course, students are able to: understand extended speech and follow even complex arguments, understand articles dealing with contemporary problems, present a detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects and interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects.
Learning outcomes
He/She can understand extended speech provided the topic is reasonably familiar. He/She can understand in detail texts within his/her field of interest and the area of professional specialization. He/She can present clear detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to his/her field of interests. He/She can write a clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to his/her interests.
Syllabus
  • 1. Work-life balance 2. Gender difference 3. The world of work 4. Meetings 5. Formal letters 6. Shopping and making a complaint 7. Films 8. Famous people 9. News 10.Superstitions 11. Murder mysteries 12. Television 13. How to write an article
Literature
    required literature
  • LATHAM-KOENIG, Christina. New English file: Intermediate. Student's book. Oxford University Press, 2009. ISBN 9780194518895.
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. 4th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012, x, 380 s. ISBN 978-0-521-18906-4.
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Tutorial
Consultation
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Competition
Project Teaching
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial2650
Preparation for the Final Test2939
a short talk10 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion3915
Total:104104
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
final test 70 %
oral examination 30 %
part-time students written test only 100 %
Exam conditions
Grading of the course for full-time students: Final Test 70% (0 – 70 points) and dialogue 30% (0-30). The final test requires B2- level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Successful graduates of the course have to get totally at least 70 points (from both parts together). Part-time students: Final Test: maximum 100% (0-100 points) Successful graduates of the course have to get totally at least 70 points (70%). he final test includes the questions within the range of the level B1 (not only based on the textbook)
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2018, summer 2019, winter 2019, summer 2020, summer 2021.
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