VŠTE:AEP_1 English for Economits first I - Course Information

AEP_1 English for Economits first I

Extent and Intensity

0/4. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Eva Hovorková (seminar tutor)
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. Eva Hovorková
Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice

Timetable of Seminar Groups

AEP_1/01: Mon 8:00–9:30 A4, Wed 8:00–9:30 B2, E. Malá
AEP_1/02: Mon 9:35–11:05 A4, Wed 9:35–11:05 B2, E. Malá
AEP_1/03: Tue 8:00–9:30 D616, Thu 8:00–9:30 D616, J. Ryndová
AEP_1/04: Tue 9:35–11:05 D616, Thu 9:35–11:05 D616, J. Ryndová
AEP_1/05: Tue 11:25–12:55 D616, Thu 11:25–12:55 D616, J. Ryndová
AEP_1/06: Tue 13:15–14:45 D616, Thu 13:15–14:45 D616, E. Hovorková
AEP_1/07: Tue 14:50–16:20 D616, Thu 14:50–16:20 D616, E. Hovorková
AEP_1/08: Tue 8:00–9:30 D617, Thu 8:00–9:30 D617, E. Malá
AEP_1/09: Tue 9:35–11:05 D617, Thu 9:35–11:05 D617, E. Malá
AEP_1/10: Tue 11:25–12:55 D617, Thu 11:25–12:55 D617, E. Malá
AEP_1/11: Tue 13:15–14:45 D617, Thu 13:15–14:45 D617, J. Ryndová
AEP_1/12: Tue 14:50–16:20 D617, Thu 14:50–16:20 D617, O. Toufarová
AEP_1/13: Tue 16:25–17:55 D617, Thu 16:25–17:55 D617, E. Malá
AEP_1/14: Wed 8:00–9:30 D516, Thu 13:15–14:45 B2, J. Kraťková

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

Course objectives supported by learning outcomes

The course is used for the acquisition of professional language skills in business and management, including grammar rules. The student acquires an overview of the most popular forms of grammar and phraseology applicable in everyday and professional situations.

Syllabus

Topics: 1. The company, company structure 2. Welcoming an English-speaking delegation 3. Organization of the stay 4. Tour around the company and plant premises 5. Objectives, activities and results of the company 6. Legal forms of business 7. Focusing attention on the company's profile 8. Industries 9. Oral business communication 10. Programme 11. Invitation to a social event 12. The issue of responsibility in the company 13. Verbal and non-verbal communication

Literature

• BÜRGER, J. Velký ekonomický slovník anglicko-český, česko-anglický. Plzeň: Fraus, 2007. 1312 s. ISBN 978-80-7238-639-0.
• MCCARTY, Ch., GONDSWAARD, G. Business English, s jistotou slovem a písmem. Praha: Grada, 2006. 128 s. ISBN 80-274-1800-6.
• TULLIS, G., TRAPPE, T. New Insights into Business. Longman, 2007. 176 s. ISBN 987-0-582-84887-0.
• KOLEKTIV AUTORỦ Ilustrovaný tematický slovník anglicko-český. Plzeň: Fraus, 2007. 432 s. ISBN 978-80-7238-665-9.
• FRONEK, J., Velký anglicko-český, česko-anglický slovník. Praha: Leda, 2007. 1523 s. ISBN 978-80-7335-114-4.
• MURPHY, R., Essential Grammar in Use. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2007. 319 s. ISBN 978-0-521-67543-7
• KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ Anglicko-český, česko-anglický Velký slovník. Brno : Lingea, s.r.o., 2007. 1566 s. ISBN 978-80-87062-01-2.

Forms of Teaching

Seminar
Tutorial
Consultation

Teaching Methods

Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Partner Teaching
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
E-learning

Student Workload

Activities	Number of Hours of Study Workload
	Daily Study	Combined Study
Preparation for the Mid-term Test	40	40
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial	28	60
preparation for an oral presentation	10	10
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion	52	20
Total:	130	130

Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate

presentation 20 %
mi-term test A 40 %
mid-term test B 40 %

Exam conditions

To write two tests - a mid-term test and a final test and present one oral presentation. Test A is written in the first half of the semester, test B 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 parts 100 points). For the successful completion of the course, the students have to achieve at least 70%, or 70 points from all parts. There is a possibility of writing these two tests during one lesson due to the time possibilities for the students of the combine study. However, the number of the requireed points is the same (2 x 40 points).

Language of instruction

Czech

Further Comments

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.

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