ACJ_4z English Language IV

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. et doc. PaedDr. Mgr. Zdeněk Caha, Ph.D., MBA, MSc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jitka Janoušková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petr Sádlo (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jan Gregor, Ph.D. (assistant)
Mgr. Daniel Raušer (assistant)
Mgr. Karim Sidibe (assistant)
Mgr. Věra Sládková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petr Sádlo
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
ACJ_4z/D6: Sun 3. 3. 8:00–9:30 D415, 9:40–11:10 D415, 11:25–12:55 D415, Sun 17. 3. 8:00–9:30 D415, 9:40–11:10 D415, Sun 31. 3. 8:00–9:30 D415, 9:40–11:10 D415, Sun 7. 4. 8:00–9:30 D415, 9:40–11:10 D415, L. Turinská
ACJ_4z/S01: Mon 13:05–14:35 E4, Wed 9:40–11:10 E5, P. Sádlo
ACJ_4z/S02: Mon 13:05–14:35 E5, Thu 14:50–16:20 E5, J. Janoušková
Prerequisites
meeting the requirements of the subjects ACJ_3z is recommended, not required
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 the language knowledge of the student to the B2- level according to CEFR for languages. After successful completion of the course, the student is able to understand complex texts on both common and specific topics and is able to communicate spontaneously and naturally with native speakers without big efforts. The course objective is also to teach students to express both orally and in writing their opinions related to the current topics and give advantages and disadvantages of a possible solutions.
Learning outcomes
Student: - understands the main ideas of even complex texts; is able to get the most important points from the professional texts related to their fields of study - is able to express their opinions in writing, using complex sentences and advanced grammar structures corresponding to the descriptors of the B2- level according to CEFR - is able to participate actively and spontaneously in the communication with a native speaker without major efforts on neither side
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
  • OXENDEN, C., LATHAM-KOENIG, C. New English file: Intermediate. Student's book. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016. ISBN 9780194519106.
    recommended literature
  • Náhradní obsah: 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
Exercise
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 Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial1436
Preparation for the Final Test2850
Účast na semináři/ cvičení/ tutoriálu (in Czech)10 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5218
Total:104104
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – mid-term 30 %
Test – final 70 %
Exam conditions
Grading of the course both for part-time and full-time students: an exam during the semester, written test in the examination period. The final test requires B2- level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Successful graduates of the course have to get at least 70 points (from both parts together). The final test includes the questions within the range of the level B2- (not only based on the textbook).
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Teacher's information
Students are required to actively participate in lessons and complete assigned tasks. ACJ_4z covers units 5-7 of the compulsory course book. Attendance in lessons is defined in a separate internal standard of ITB (Evidence of student attendance at ITB). Full-time students are obliged to attend 70 % of the lessons. In case the student did not comply with the requirements necessary to pass the test, he/she is entitled to take a second test in case he achieved at least 30 % of the requirements. Those who hold international certificates at least at B2 level and thouse who can prove having attended a similar course in terms of content, number of lessons and requirements can be considered as if they have completed the course if they apply officially.
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2018, winter 2019, summer 2020, summer 2021, summer 2022, SUMMER 2023, summer 2024, summer 2025.
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