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FIT-AITAcad. year: 2022/2023
English for IT is the course of English for specific purposes aimed at the intermediate level learners who study information and communication technology and will pursue their careers in this field. Its aim is to equip the university students with both receptive and productive skills in professional English language at the level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) focused on information and communication technology. Preferred approaches and methods in professional English language teaching in the course English for IT are a communicative approach and a task-based approach using multimedia teaching aids.
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
Speaking:A course graduate- can interact effectively on a range of topics within his/her IT field and address specific problems in spoken interaction;- can substantiate his/her opinions with evidence, negotiate with colleagues, and interact effectively to reach a consensus;- can describe and give effective instructions about specific processes and methods within his/her field; can interpret data spontaneously and share his/her understanding precisely and concisely in spoken production.Listening:A course graduate- can understand extended, well-structured speech and lectures, and follow potentially complex arguments and counterarguments;- can identify and refer to specific points made in anothers speech.Reading:A course graduate- can find the answers to specific questions in texts on familiar but complex topics from the field of information and communication technology;- can read technical documentation, scientific books, articles and reviews and follow potentially complex arguments and counter-arguments.Output knowledge and skills correspond to B2 level (Vantage) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) aimed at professional English language in the field of information and communication technology.
Prerequisites
This course is for students who acquired at least 51 points in the entrance language test or whosuccessfully passed the course BAN4.
Recommended prerequisite: New Headway Intermediate 2
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
75% attendance and active participation in classes, completing set assignments.
Course assessment in points:
Course curriculum
1 Introduction to Information Technology 2 A Career in Information Technology 3 Personal Computer and Types of Computers 4 Motherboard 5 Input Devices 6 Output Devices 7 Storage Devices 8 Software 9 Windows Basics 10 Computer Networks and Internet Access 11 World Wide Web 12 Internet Safety
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Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
75% aktivní účast, průběžné plnění úkolů.
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Basic literature
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Classification of course in study plans
branch BIT , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
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