ACJ_4z English Language

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniel Raušer (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petr Sádlo (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Karim Sidibe (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Věra Sládková
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/D5a: Sat 17. 2. 8:00–9:30 A5, 9:40–11:10 A5, 11:25–12:55 A5, Sat 17. 3. 8:00–9:30 A5, 9:40–11:10 A5, 11:25–12:55 A5, Sun 29. 4. 9:40–11:10 A5, 11:25–12:55 A5, 13:05–14:35 A5, D. Raušer
ACJ_4z/S01: Tue 9:40–11:10 D515, Wed 9:40–11:10 E6, P. Sádlo
ACJ_4z/S02: Tue 9:40–11:10 A5, Wed 9:40–11:10 E4, D. Raušer
Prerequisites
Recommended successful completion of ACJ_3z
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 student is able to understand complex texts on both common and specific topics and is able to communicate spontaneously and naturally with native speaker without major 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.
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
  • Náhradní obsah: LATHAM-KOENIG, Christina. New English file: Intermediate. Student's book. Oxford University Press, 2009. ISBN 9780194518895.
    not specified
  • 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
E-learning
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Preparation for the Mid-term Test25 
Preparation for the Final Test2550
Účast na semináři/ cvičení/ tutoriálu (in Czech)5220
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion2860
Total:130130
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Exam – oral 30 %
Exam – written 70 %
Exam conditions
Full-time study: The exam consists of spoken and written examination. The spoken exam takes place during the semester, no later than the end of the semester. Students can get maximum of 30 points. Written exam consists of test written during the exam period. The maximum of points is 70. Students must get at least 70 points (written and oral part together) to pass. Part time study Only written test during the exam period. Maximum 100 points. Students must get no less than 70 points to pass.
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2019, winter 2019, summer 2020, summer 2021, summer 2022, SUMMER 2023, summer 2024, summer 2025.
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