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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

English Language c/II for FS (intermediate)

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Course Unit Code712-2166/03
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type B
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
FOR40PhDr. Ivona Formánková
LAN20Mark Landry
SLA14Mgr. Karolina Slamová, Ph.D.
CHU01Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
WLO74Mgr. Andrea Wlochová, Ph.D.
JUR21Mgr. Radka Juříčková, Ph.D.
VYH19Mgr. Martina Rochlová
PEL12Mgr. Barbara Kratochvílová
ZUB0006Mgr. Pavla Zubková
KAU0005Ing. Hana Kauerová
SMU0007Mgr. Kateřina Smutná
TRA0015Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská
ZAP0042Mgr. Andrea Zapletalová
PRE0053Ing. Radim Pretsch
KAR0143PhDr. Janusz Karpeta, Ph.D.
SPU0044Mgr. Kateřina Spurná
ZAR0050Bc. Vladimír Žárik, MBA
SWI0018Mgr. Eva Swiechová
MAT0433Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková
ADA0250Mgr. Jana Adámková, Ph.D.
ZOU0025Roman Zouhar
SNI0029Martin Šnicer
ILL0025Mgr. Petr Illík
ZOU0034Tomáš Zouhar
Summary
International Express Upper-intermediate: Units 3-4

The instruction is focused on mastering 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 be able to prepare successful and dynamic presentations, using contrasting and generalizing phrases, including reassuring ones. They will also learn to use verb tenses to describe past events (including linking words and phrases), work with gerunds and infinitives, express their own opinions and attitudes (using assertiveness), and deal with complaints. 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
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 B2-C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Course Contents
International Express Upper-intermediate: Unit 3-4

1. L3 Grammar: Relative clauses; Relative pronouns who, which
2. L3 Vocabulary: Work-life balance
3. L3 Work skills: Dynamic presentations
4. L3 Functions: Hedging, contrasting, and generalizing; Review Unit 3
5. L4 Grammar: Narrative tenses; Linking words and phrases
6. L4 Vocabulary: Gerunds and infinitives in the context of money donation
7. L4 Work skills: Being assertive
8. L4 Functions: Handling complaints; 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
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
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:
GLENDING, H., POHL, A. Technology 2. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2008. ISBN 9780194569538.
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.
GLENDING, H., POHL, A. Technology 2. Oxford: Oxford University Press 2008. ISBN 9780194569538.
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.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)		Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
CreditCredit10 5