Course Unit Code | 712-2162/03 |
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Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 2 ECTS credits |
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Type of Course Unit * | Choice-compulsory type B |
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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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| 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 |
| KAU0005 | Ing. Hana Kauerová |
| SMU0007 | Mgr. Kateřina Smutná |
| TRA0015 | Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská |
| ZAP0042 | Mgr. Andrea Zapletalová |
| PRE0053 | Ing. Radim Pretsch |
| KON0226 | Ing. Hana Krupová |
| 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 |
| ILL0025 | Mgr. Petr Illík |
Summary |
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The instruction is focused on mastering the vocabulary, grammar, and phrases in the given range. Students will acquire comprehensive language skills and use terminology related to the topics, that are the content of the course so that they are prepared for management positions in an international working environment. Students will distinguish between formal and informal emails, arrange a business meeting and confirm the agreed conclusions in writing and orally. They will also learn to use tools to compare things and situations, describe a city, and use visual aids correctly as part of a presentation. They will as well acquire professional terminology and language skills related to selected technical texts in reference to the focus of the faculty. |
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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International Express Intermediate: Units 3-4
The aim is to create a grounding of ESP language with respect to communication skills, i.e. reading, writing, speaking and listening with the output level B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
Course Contents |
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International Express Intermediate: Unit 3-4
1. L3 Grammar: will, may, might, be likely / possible
2. L3 Vocabulary: The speed of change; describing cause and effect
3. L3 Work skills: Emails 1: confirming arrangements
4. L3 Functions: Making arrangements; Review Unit 3
5. L4 Grammar: Making comparisons; adjectives
6. L4 Vocabulary: City description; -ing vs. -ed adjectives
7. L4 Work skills: Presentation 1: using visual aids
8. L4 Functions: Giving opinions; Review Unit 4
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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HARDING, Keith and Alastair LANE. International express. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-441825-6.
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HARDING, Keith and Alastair LANE. International express. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-441825-6. |
Recommended Reading: |
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GLENDING, H. Technology 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0 19 4569507.
MURPHY, R. Essential Grammar in Use with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0521 67580 2.
MCCARTHY, M., O'DELL, F. English Vocabulary in Use Elementary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010. ISBN 9780521136174.
IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521715188.
IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. |
GLENDING, H. Technology 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0 19 4569507.
MURPHY, R. Essential Grammar in Use with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2007. ISBN 978 0521 67580 2.
MCCARTHY, M., O'DELL, F. English Vocabulary in Use Elementary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2010. ISBN 9780521136174.
IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521715188.
IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. |
Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
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Tutorials |
Assesment methods and criteria |
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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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Credit | Credit | 10 | 5 |