ACJ_3 English as a Foreign Language 3

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
winter 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/4/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Andrej Artemov, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Daniel Raušer (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Petr Sádlo (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Karim Sidibe (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Věra Sládková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Libuše Turinská (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Michal Zourek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Bc. Lucie Švehlová (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_3/A4: Sat 30. 9. 14:50–16:20 B2, 16:30–18:00 B2, Sun 1. 10. 8:00–9:30 B2, 9:40–11:10 B2, Sat 14. 10. 13:05–14:35 B2, 14:50–16:20 B2, Sun 15. 10. 8:00–9:30 B2, 9:40–11:10 B2, Sun 12. 11. 8:00–9:30 B2, 9:40–11:10 B2, L. Turinská
ACJ_3/S01: Mon 8:00–9:30 E6, Tue 9:40–11:10 D515, P. Sádlo
ACJ_3/S02: Mon 14:50–16:20 E6, Tue 14:50–16:20 D415, P. Sádlo
ACJ_3/S03: Thu 14:50–16:20 E5, Fri 9:40–11:10 E4, D. Raušer
Prerequisites
MAX_KOMBINOVANYCH(100) && MAX_PREZENCNICH(105)
meeting the requirements and recommended completion of the following subjects: ACJ_1 and ACJ_2 (B1 level)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 205 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/205, only registered: 0/205
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The course objective is to deepen B1 language skills and gradually achieve B1+ according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, enlarge vocabulary and improve listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. After successful completion of the course, the students are able to understand lectures, debates and participate in discussions on general topics / topics of their interest. Students understand TV and radio news,programmes and newspaper/ online articles on topical issues. They are fluent, and able to express their opinion on a wide range of topics.
Syllabus
  • Course Syllabus 1. Food, Eating out; 2. Sports; 3. Family. Personality; 4. Money; 5. Life changes; 6. Modern manners; 7. Mobile phones, Communication technologies; 8. Describing people, First impression; 9. Feelings; 10. Education; 11. Formal and informal letters and emails; 12. Friends, Relationships; 13. Presentation.
Literature
    required literature
  • LATHAM-KOENIG, Christina. New English file: Intermediate. Student's book. Oxford University Press, 2009. ISBN 9780194518895.
    recommended literature
  • 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
Project Teaching
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 Test19 
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial2650
Preparation for the Final Test2039
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion3915
Total:104104
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
For full-time studies: Presentation / Oral task 30 %
For full-time studies: Exam test 70 %
For part-time studies: a) Presentation / Oral task - not applicable. b) Exam test 100 %
Exam conditions
Grading of the course for: 1) Full-time students - First Test / Seminar Work/ … : maximum 30% (0-30 points); Final Test: maximum 70% (0-70 points); successful graduates of the course have to get totally at least 70 points. 2) Part-time students - Final Test: maximum 100% (0-100 points); successful graduates of the course have to get totally at least 70 points. Please note that the final test includes questions within the range of the B1 level (not only based on the textbook).
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2018, summer 2019, winter 2019, summer 2020, winter 2020.
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