Course detail

English 3 for Combined Type of Study

FSI-A3KAcad. year: 2019/2020

The course is intended to teach English as a foreign language at general level. Also deals with ESP. It is focused on practical, everyday communication for the international workplace.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Foreign Languages (ÚJ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be made familiar with general vocabulary for the workplace, as well as grammar structures for everyday communication at intermediate level.

Prerequisites

Course is intended for students within the combined study programmes who are familiar with the language at the pre-intermediate level / A2 (CEFR) as minimum. They are expected to have the knowledge and skills corresponding secondary school courses.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is intended for the combined form of study, individual work of students is directed by lectures and exercises taught en bloc.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having worked out assigned tasks and passed a credit test. Students' work in the e-learning support of the course is also reflected in the overall course assessment. Altogether it is required to collect at least 36 points out of 60 (i.e. 60%). In case the benchmark of 60% is not achieved, there is a possibility for the student to resit the test.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to equip students for real-life tasks that arise in a wide range of technical occupations. It is intended to consolidate the knowledge obtained at secondary school and practice all four language skills.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is systematically checked by the teacher and is recommended to get the credit.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

CLARE, Antonia, J. J. WILSON a Stephanie DIMOND-BAYIR. Speakout: intermediate. 2nd edition. Harlow: Pearson Education, [2015]. ISBN 978-1-292-11594-8. (EN)

Recommended reading

MURPHY, Raymond. Essential grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for elementary students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-521-67543-7. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B3S-K Bachelor's

    branch B-S1R , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch B-KSB , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Miluše Slámečková

Syllabus

1. Introduction. U1: Talking about yourself. Learning Languages. Question forms. Review of verb tenses. Talking about important dates in your life.
2. U2: Talking about facts. Narrative tenses. Present perfect and past simple. Talk about life stories. Say/tell.
3. U3: Future - plans and predictions. Future time markers, idioms. Discuss plans and arrangements. Dealing with misunderstandings.
4. U4: Jobs. Must/have to/should (obligation), used to, would.
5. U4: Personal qualities, adjectives, business. Participate in a meeting.
6. Revision.
7. Credit test.