| Course Unit Code | 712-0143/01 |
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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 | Winter 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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| 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 |
| SMU0007 | Mgr. Kateřina Smutná |
| TRA0015 | Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská |
| MAT0433 | Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková |
| ADA0250 | Mgr. Jana Adámková, Ph.D. |
| ZOU0025 | Roman Zouhar |
| SNI0029 | Martin Šnicer |
| Summary |
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International Express Upper-intermediate
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 the phrases suitable for describing graphs, future events and for describing causes and solving problems. They will discuss the possibilities of working abroad and an ideal career path. They will also get acquainted with the principle of setting goals according to SMART criteria. An integral part of the course is the development of skills related to work with selected technical texts and professional terminology in connection with the focus of the faculty. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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The aim is to create a grounding of general and professional language with respect to communication skills, i.e. reading, writing, speaking, and listening with the output level B2-C1 (full-time) and B1-B2 (part-time) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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| Course Contents |
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International Express Upper-intermediate: Units 5-6
1. U5 Grammar: Future tenses
2. U5 Vocabulary: Future expression
3. U5 Work skills: Describing graphs
4. U5 Functions: Problems and solutions; Review Unit 5
5. U6 Grammar: Conditionals
6. U6 Vocabulary: Working abroad
7. U6 Work skills: SMART objectives
8. U6 Functions: Discussing career paths; Review Unit 6
9. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
10. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
11. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
12. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
13. Technical text related to the field of study; comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary
14. Credit test
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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APPLEBY, Rachel; Frances WATKINS. International Express: Upper-Intermediate: Student's Book with Pocket Book and DVD-ROM. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, 167 s. ISBN 978-0-19-459761-6.
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APPLEBY, Rachel; Frances WATKINS. International Express: Upper-Intermediate: Student's Book with Pocket Book and DVD-ROM. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014, 167 s. ISBN 978-0-19-459761-6.
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| Recommended Reading: |
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GLENDINNING, Eric H.; Alison POHL. Oxford English for Careers: Technology 2 Student’s Book. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018, 136 s. ISBN 01945695301
IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press 2009, 112 s. ISBN 9780521715188.
IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use: Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press 2009, 114 s. ISBN 9780521734882.
MASCULL, B. Business Vocabulary in Use: Intermediate Book with Answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2017, 176 s. ISBN 978131662998.
MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use Book with Answers 5E. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2019, 391. ISBN 9781108457651.
Mobilní aplikace: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (OALD9) |
GLENDINNING, Eric H.; Alison POHL. Oxford English for Careers: Technology 2 Student’s Book. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018, 136 s. ISBN 01945695301
IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press 2009, 112 s. ISBN 9780521715188.
IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use: Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press 2009, 114 s. ISBN 9780521734882.
MASCULL, B. Business Vocabulary in Use: Intermediate Book with Answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2017, 176 s. ISBN 978131662998.
MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use Book with Answers 5E. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2019, 391. ISBN 9781108457651.
Mobilní aplikace: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (OALD9) |
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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 | Credit | 10 | 5 |