| Course Unit Code | 712-0127/01 |
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| Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 2 ECTS credits |
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| Type of Course Unit * | Compulsory |
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| Level of Course Unit * | First Cycle |
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| Year of Study * | Second Year |
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| Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Summer Semester |
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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| Language of Instruction | Czech |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| FOR40 | PhDr. Ivona Formánková |
| LAN20 | Mark Landry |
| SLA14 | Mgr. Karolina Slamová, Ph.D. |
| CHU01 | Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová |
| WLO74 | Mgr. Andrea Wlochová, Ph.D. |
| JUR21 | Mgr. Radka Juříčková, Ph.D. |
| VYH19 | Mgr. Martina Rochlová |
| PEL12 | Mgr. Barbara Kratochvílová |
| ZUB0006 | Mgr. Pavla Zubková |
| SMU0007 | Mgr. Kateřina Smutná |
| TRA0015 | Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská |
| ZAP0042 | Mgr. Andrea Zapletalová |
| PRE0053 | Ing. Radim Pretsch |
| KAR0143 | PhDr. Janusz Karpeta, Ph.D. |
| SPU0044 | Mgr. Kateřina Spurná |
| ZAR0050 | Bc. Vladimír Žárik, MBA |
| SWI0018 | Mgr. Eva Swiechová |
| MAT0433 | Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková |
| ADA0250 | Mgr. Jana Adámková, Ph.D. |
| ZOU0025 | Roman Zouhar |
| SNI0029 | Martin Šnicer |
| ILL0025 | Mgr. Petr Illík |
| Summary |
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| The lessons focus on mastering the lexis, grammar, and phrases within the given scope. Students will acquire comprehensive language skills; they will be able to use terminology related to the course topics so that they are prepared for management positions in an international working environment. Students will learn to write emails with job application, and they will get acquainted with phrases thanks to which they can check understanding, clarify, and reach agreement in meetings. Students will also revise and reinforce their knowledge of conditionals and passive voice. An integral part of the course is the development of students’ presentations skills. Students are supposed to give presentations on the selected topic, which they present in the class during the seminars. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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| The aim is to acquire communication skills in English with the output level B1 - B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
| Course Contents |
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International Express Upper-intermediate: Units 7-8
1. U7 Grammar: Reported speech
2. U7 Vocabulary: Reporting verbs
3. U7 Work skills: Effective meetings
4. U7 Functions: Giving feedback
5. U7 Review Unit 7
6. U8 Grammar: Passives
7. U8 Vocabulary: Advertisements
8. U8 Work skills: Giving clear signals
9. U8 Functions: Recommending and responding
10. U8 Review Unit 8
11. Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
12. Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
13. Students’ presentations on a selected professional topic
14. Credit test |
| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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| APPLEBY, Rachel, Frances WATKINS, Duncan LAING a Nina LEEKE. International express: Upper-intermediate. Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014-[2016]. ISBN 978-0-19-459787-6. |
| APPLEBY, Rachel, Frances WATKINS, Duncan LAING a Nina LEEKE. International express: Upper-intermediate. Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014-[2016]. ISBN 978-0-19-459787-6. |
| Recommended Reading: |
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IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521734882.
MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use 3rd Edition with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2004. ISBN 9780521537629.
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IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521734882.
MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use 3rd Edition with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2004. ISBN 9780521537629.
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| Task Title | Task Type | Maximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks) | Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing |
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| Exercises evaluation and Examination | Credit and Examination | 100 (100) | 51 |
| Exercises evaluation | Credit | | |
| Examination | Examination | 100 | 51 |