AJP_2 English as the First Language II

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
winter 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/4. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Dana Gálová (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jan Gregor, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jitka Janoušková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jindřiška Kraťková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alena Lejsková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tatiana Musilová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Daniel Raušer (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petr Sádlo (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Karim Sidibe (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Věra Sládková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. David Studenovský, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Elena Tomášková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Kamila Tröstlová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. David Urban (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ala Vida Vachušková (seminar tutor)
Bc. David Šilha (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Libuše Turinská
Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJP_2/Q1a: Sun 11. 10. 13:05–14:35 B3, 14:50–16:20 B3, 16:30–18:00 B3, Sun 25. 10. 14:50–16:20 B3, 16:30–18:00 B3, 18:10–19:40 B3, Sat 5. 12. 11:25–12:55 B3, 13:05–14:35 B3, Sat 19. 12. 16:30–18:00 B3, 18:10–19:40 B3, A. Vachušková
AJP_2/Q1b: Sun 11. 10. 14:50–19:40 B4, Sun 25. 10. 14:50–19:40 B4, Sat 5. 12. 11:25–14:35 B4, Sat 19. 12. 16:30–19:40 B4, T. Musilová
AJP_2/S01: Mon 13:05–14:35 B5, Tue 13:05–14:35 D415, P. Sádlo
AJP_2/S02: Tue 14:50–16:20 D415, Thu 9:40–11:10 A5, K. Sidibe
AJP_2/S03: Mon 16:30–18:00 B5, Thu 8:00–9:30 E5, D. Urban
AJP_2/S04: Thu 11:25–12:55 A7, Thu 14:50–16:20 E5, D. Urban
AJP_2/S05: Mon 8:00–9:30 A1, Wed 8:00–9:30 A1, D. Urban
AJP_2/S06: Mon 9:40–11:10 A1, Wed 9:40–11:10 A1, D. Urban
AJP_2/TS01: Wed 16:30–18:00 A219, Thu 14:50–16:20 D402, D. Studenovský
Prerequisites
recommended meeting of the requirements of the subjects AJP_1
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The target of the course is to deepen student´s language knowledge to the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. After the successful completion of the course, the student is able to: - understand the main thoughts of the clear, standard input information concerning common topics (at school, work, free time, etc.) - maintain most communication situations that can happen during travelling in English-speaking countries - write a short, simple coherent text on a close topic, or topics of his/her interests - describe his/her experience, dreams and targets and briefly explain his/her opinions and plans. The student´s oral (or written) communication can contain some stylistical, lexical or grammatical inaccuracies. However, these inaccuracies do not hinder the understanding. Module 2 The aim is further and gradual development of communication skills. The student is prepared to gradually achieve the level of B1 in accordance with the CEFR. The emphasis is put on the dialogical skills development and reading comprehension.
Syllabus
  • 1. Parties, the infinitive, word stress
  • 2. Gerund, hobbies, free time
  • 3. In a department store, modal verbs (have to, don't have to, must, mustn't), A formal letter
  • 4.Conditionals - first conditional, confusing verbs, vowels
  • 5. Conditionals - second conditional, animals, stress and rhythm
  • 6. Decisions, may, might (possibility), should, shouldn't, word formation
  • 7. Fears and phobias, present perfect + for, since
  • 8. Used to
  • 9. Present perfect x past simple
  • 10. Passive
  • 11. Describing a building, some/any/no + compounds, etc.
  • 12. Phrasal verbs, so/neither + auxiliaries, health and healthy lifestyle
  • 13. Revision • Verbs • Pronouns • Word order in sentences • Revision of tenses (Lekce 5. - 8.)
Literature
    required literature
  • OXENDEN, C., KOENIG-LATHAM, C. SELIGSON, P. New English File Pre-intermediate, Oxford University Press 2007, 167 s. ISBN 0-19-438433-0
  • BLOOM, B., SMIDOWICZ, V., City&Guilds International English for Speakers of Other Languages 3 Achiever Student's Book, 2005, 168 s., ISBN: 9780851931630
    recommended literature
  • KOLEKTIV AUTORŮ, Eurolingua English 2. Plzeň: Fraus 2008, 191 s. ISBN 80-7238-062-1.
  • MURPHY, R., Essential Grammar in Use. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2007. 319 s. ISBN 978-0-521-67543-7
  • Náhradní obsah: COLLYAH, B. Anglicko-český, česko-anglický slovník. 4. vydání. Praha : Fin, 2008. 64 s.
  • MURPHY, Raymond, 1946-. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English with answers. Raymond Murphy. 3rd ed. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2006. x, 379 s.Obsahuje rejstřík. ISBN 0-521-53
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Tutorial
Consultation
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Project Teaching
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
short oral speech10 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion5220
Total:130130
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
final test 70 %
dialog 30 %
part-time students only written test 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 B1 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
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2010, Winter 2010, summer 2011, winter 2011, summer 2012, winter 2012, summer 2013, winter 2013, summer 2014, winter 2014, summer 2015, Summer 2016, winter 2016, summer 2017, winter 2017, summer 2018, winter 2018, summer 2019, winter 2019, summer 2020, winter 2020, summer 2021, SUMMER 2023.
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