NCJ_4 German 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)
Mgr. Lenka Pareisová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Elena Tomášková (seminar tutor)
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/A5: Sat 23. 2. 8:00–9:30 D415, 9:40–11:10 D415, 11:25–12:55 D415, Sat 9. 3. 8:00–9:30 D415, 9:40–11:10 D415, 11:25–12:55 D415, Sat 23. 3. 8:00–9:30 D415, 9:40–11:10 D415, Sat 6. 4. 11:25–12:55 D415, 13:05–14:35 D415, L. Pareisová
NCJ_4/S01: Mon 13:05–14:35 E6, Fri 8:00–9:30 E6, 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 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. Criminality, crimes 2. Environment 3. Science and research, inventions and discoveries 4. Healthy life style 5. Future career 6. Socio-geographical characteristic of Germany 7. The most important German towns and cities 8. Socio-geographical characteristic of Austria 9. The most important Austrian 10. Socio-geographical characteristic of Switzerland 11. Czech-German economic relations 12. Czech-Austrian economic relations 13. Austria and Germany relations to European Union (Moderní učebnice němčiny lesson 22-25 a Prüfungstraing tests of 4 language skills)
Literature
    required literature
  • Höppnerová, V., Jaucová, L. Moderní učebnice němčiny. Nové, upravené vydání. Praha : NS Svoboda, 2010. 357 s. ISBN 80-205-615-3.
    not specified
  • 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 Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial2860
Preparation for the Final Test4050
krátký ústní projev (in Czech)10 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5220
Total:130130
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
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2018, summer 2020, summer 2021.
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