VŠTE:ACJ_4z English Language IV - Course Information

ACJ_4z English Language IV

Extent and Intensity

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

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Petr Sádlo (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Petr Sádlo
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/T1: Sun 28. 2. 14:50–16:20 E4, 16:30–18:00 E4, 18:10–19:40 E4, Sun 28. 3. 8:00–9:30 E4, 9:40–11:10 E4, 11:25–12:55 E4, Sun 2. 5. 16:30–18:00 E4, 18:10–19:40 E4, L. Turinská
ACJ_4z/S01: Tue 16:30–18:00 E4, Thu 8:00–9:30 E5, P. Sádlo

Prerequisites

meeting the requirements of the subjects ACJ_3z is recommended, not required

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, the student is able to understand complex texts on both common and specific topics and is able to communicate spontaneously and naturally with native speakers without big 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 a possible solutions.

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
• OXENDEN, C., LATHAM-KOENIG, C. New English file: Intermediate. Student's book. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016. ISBN 9780194519106.

recommended literature
• 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

Student Workload

Activities	Number of Hours of Study Workload
	Daily Study	Combined Study
Preparation for the Mid-term Test	5
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial	20	40
Preparation for the Final Test	27	44
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion	52	20
Total:	104	104

Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate

Semester test 30 points (30 % = 25 points for speaking exam, 5 points for written exam during the semester) - full-time students 30 %
on-line on IS VSTE through "ROPOT" - daily study programme 70 %
on-line on IS VSTE through "ROPOT" - combined study programme 100 %

Exam conditions

Full-time form of study:

Grading of the course both for full-time students: an exam during the semester, written test in the examination period. Successful graduates of the course have to get at least 70 points (from both parts together).

Continuous evaluation:

Semester test 30 % (25 % speaking exam, 5 % written test)

Final test:

Final test using ROPOT in the IS (70 %)

Combined form of study:

Grading of the course both for part-time students: written test in the examination period. Successful graduates of the course have to get at least 70 points.

Final test:

Final test using ROPOT in the IS (100 %)

Language of instruction

Czech

Follow-Up Courses

• ACJ_5z English as a Foreign Language 5

Teacher's information

Lessons will be a combination of prerecorded videos and powerpoint presentations accessible in the IS during the semester (45 min) and online teaching (practising, reviewing, consultations - 45 min) via MS Teams, with both video and audio recording.

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