NCJ_4 German Language IV

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2020
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)
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/A6: Sat 22. 2. 9:40–11:10 A7, 11:25–12:55 A7, Sun 15. 3. 9:40–11:10 A7, 11:25–12:55 A7, 13:05–14:35 A7, Sat 4. 4. 9:40–11:10 A7, 11:25–12:55 A7, 13:05–14:35 A7, Sun 17. 5. 9:40–11:10 A7, 11:25–12:55 A7, E. Hořínková
NCJ_4/S01: Mon 9:40–11:10 E4, Tue 11:25–12:55 A6, E. Tomášková
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 gains the knowledge of the organizational structure of Germany and of Czech-German economic relations. 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. Complicated job situations and their practical solutions
  • 2. Complicated personal situations and their practical solutions
  • 3. The Czech Republic - geographical position, system of government, modern history
  • 4. The Czech Republic - economy, industry, agriculture
  • 5. The Czech Republic - top tourist sights
  • 6. The Czech Republic - advice and recommendation for foreigners
  • 7. Negative social phenomena - introduction
  • 8. Negative social phenomena - practical solutions and one´s own experience
  • 9. Crimes - types, prevention and detection modes
  • 10. Social-geographical characteristics of Germany
  • 11. The most important German cities
  • 12. Czech-German economic relations
  • 13. My work/study stay in Germany (Moderní učebnice němčiny lessons 19-22 a Prüfungstraing tests of 4 language skills)
Literature
    required 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
  • Höppnerová, V., Jaucová, L. Moderní učebnice němčiny. Nové, upravené vydání. Praha : NS Svoboda, 2010. 357 s. ISBN 80-205-615-3.
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
Continuous evaluation11
Preparation for continuous evaluation1012
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial2038
Preparation for the Final Test2032
Final test11
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5220
Total:104104
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – final 70 %
continuous evaluation 30 %
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
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
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 2021.
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