| Course Unit Code | 712-0144/01 |
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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 * | Third 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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| 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 |
| ZUB0006 | Mgr. Pavla Zubková |
| 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 phrases suitable for effective communication and negotiations in meetings as well as the signposting language used in presentations. They will also get acquainted with the language of advertisements. Students will revise and reinforce their knowledge of the reported speech 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 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: U7-8
1. L7 Grammar: Reported speech
2. L7 Vocabulary: Reporting verbs
3. L7 Work skills: Effective meetings
4. L7 Functions: Giving feedback
5. L7 Review Unit 7
6. L8 Grammar: Passives
7. L8 Vocabulary: Advertisements
8. L8 Work skills: Giving clear signals
9. L8 Functions: Recommending and responding
10. L8 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
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| 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.
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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.
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| Recommended Reading: |
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MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use 3rd Edition with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2004. ISBN 9780521537629.
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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 |