AED_3 English for Economists second III

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Winter 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jindřiška Kraťková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Olga Toufarová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Olga Toufarová
Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AED_3/01: Thu 8:00–9:30 D006, O. Toufarová
AED_3/02: Thu 9:35–11:05 D006, J. Kraťková
AED_3/03: Thu 11:25–12:55 D006, O. Toufarová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 52 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/52, only registered: 0/52
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The target of the course is to convey the basic skills necessary for normal communication in the studied language. The course consists of 5 modules, which head towards the fixed output of level A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference. These modules lead to the continuous enrichment of the professional training component corresponding to the level in the range of set topics (Commerce: U1 - U3). Module 3 The course is apprehended as an introduction and a gradual development of communication skills. The course is enhanced by professional training component corresponding to that level in the range of set topics. The student is prepared to gradually achieve the level of A1, and move to the level of A2 by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Syllabus
  • 1. Business environment 2. Description of offices, their equipment and facilities 3. Career in the business sector 4. Business contacts - types and forms of mutual business communication 5. Business organisations, forms of business 6. Time Management 7. Business and company structure 8. E-commerce 9. Management 10. Marketing 11. The survey of involved resources and capacities - accommodation, airlines 12. Communication with various entities - electronic, telephone 13. Forms necessary for business travel
Literature
    required literature
  • HOBBS, M., KEDDLE, M. S. Commerce I. Oxford : Oxford University press, 2006. 135 s. ISBN 019-456982-9.
    recommended literature
  • RADLEY, P., SIMONS, D., CAMPBELL, C. Horizons I. Student´s Book. Oxford : Oxford University press, 2005. 111 s. ISBN 978-0-19-413401-9.
  • MURPHY,R.,Essential Grammar in Use.Cambridge:Cambridge University Press,2007.379s.ISBN 978-0-521-53289-1.
  • 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.
  • BÜRGER, J. a kol. VELKÝ EKONOMICKÝ SLOVNÍK. Plzeň : FRAUS, 2007. 1312 s. ISBN 978-80-7238-639-0.
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Consultation
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Group Teaching - Collaboration
Teaching Supported by Multimedia Technologies
E-learning
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Preparation for the Mid-term Test7 
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial9 
Preparation for the Final Test7 
Příprava na ústní projev (in Czech)3 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion26 
Total:520
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Test – mid-term 40 %
Test – final 40 %
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2010, summer 2011, winter 2011, summer 2012, winter 2012, summer 2013, winter 2013, summer 2014, winter 2014, summer 2015, winter 2015, winter 2016.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2009, recent)
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